News Updates from Rock of Ages!

What's up, rockers!?!?!

Sorry it has been quiet here on the “Strip” but we’re going to make up for it now with a tour-bus-sized batch of Rock of Ages news for you!

Upcoming Events:

1. The Rock of Ages Cruise on Wednesday, August 26^th! Per the official Rock of Ages page on Facebook, here are the details: The Circle Line Cruise will set sail at 7:00pm and return at 9:30pm. Boarding begins at 6:30pm. VJ Randy Esulto will be mixing your favorite 80s music videos and DJ Twist will be spinning your favorite 80s hits! You can win tickets to ROCK OF AGES on Broadway & the ROCK OF AGES Original Broadway Cast Recording CD! Tickets are $40 per person and include boat ticket, beer (courtesy of Heartland Brewery) wine (courtesy of Casa De Vinos) and soda. A cash bar will also be available. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be provided by B. Smith's Restaurant. You must be 21 years-old! Use Code NYCE and SAVE $5!! Go to the Circle Line's web site to order your tickets now for a rockin’ night on the Hudson! And FYI, cast members will be joining in on the fun on the water, but specific names have not been released at this time.

2. Rock of Ages star Constantine Maroulis will be doing two concerts at Joe’s Pub in New York City this fall, on Wednesday September 23^rd and Wednesday October 14^th. Tickets for “A Night At the Rock Show” are selling super-fast so buy them now on the Joe’s Pub web site.

3. The "Rock of Ages" After-Party at The China Club NYC has briefly gone on hiatus. It will be returning bigger and better in September with a new night (Friday!!!) and all kinds of kick-ass fun! The grand re-launch will be Friday, September 11^th with a performance by January Jane (for those who attended the opening night party for Rock of Ages on Broadway, you know how hard these guys rock!)


Cast Announcements:

Welcome to two new members of the ROA family…Don Stephenson and Eric Sciotto!

Don Stephenson will be portraying the scourge of the Sunset Strip, the destined demolisher of Dupree’s, “Hertz Kleinman” while Paul Schoeffler is temporarily relocating to the fictional town of Beaumont Sur Mer (via Philadelphia, PA), portraying the charming cad "Lawrence Jamieson" in the Walnut Street Theater production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” (a role made famous in film by Michael Caine and on Broadway by John Lithgow). Paul will be returning to Rock of Ages beginning October 26^th.

Eric Sciotto is the newest super-Swing in the ROA family and with lots of vacations and such over the summer and fall, I’m sure there will be lots of chances to enjoy his work! He hit the ground running last night (Monday, August 17) playing Joey Primo in what is now being referred to as the Epic Understudy Festival (6 understudies and 2 debuts in one performance)!

Welcome to both and break a leg!

Other Items of Interest:

- From Hal Leonard Publishing, the Piano/Vocal Song Book for “Rock of Ages” has been released. If you are in the NYC area, Colony Music at Broadway and 49^th Street is the easiest place to pick it up. Outside of NYC, I’d recommend the Hal Leonard website.

- Help the folks at the official Rock of Ages web site upgrade their email blasts known as the Bouron Room News! The powers that be want input on jazzing up the graphics on the messages sent out to fans just like you… go to the official web site for more details!


Whew! Thanks for sticking around to the end of this message. Hope you all are having a rockin’ summer and I’ll see you in The Bourbon Room!

Rock on,

Miss Lizzy

Rock of Ages News from the Bourbon Room!

Hey, Rockers!

Just thought I'd check in with a few odds and ends from the "Rock of Ages" universe!

Upcoming Appearances:

Wednesday, July 22 - Constantine and the cast of "Rock of Ages" will be making a guest performance with the band ZO2 (from IFC's hit show Z-Rock) at the Mercury Lounge (217 East Houston Street New York, NY - 212-260-4700) @ 9:30 pm. 21+ please - doors open at 7:30pm.

Thursday, July 23 - Broadway in Bryant Park - Presented by New York radio's 106.7 Lite FM, the free midday events feature musical performances by Broadway and Off-Broadway shows at the midtown greenery, approximately 12:30-1:30 PM. This week's performances will include the casts of Mary Poppins, Rock of Ages, Vanities and Next to Normal.

Tuesday, July 28 - Constantine will be performing a song from "Rock of Ages" on ABC's "The View" with Dee Snider of Twisted Sister!

Cast News:

- Welcome to new swing cast member Becca Tobin! We hope to have an "ROA Class of 2009" interview with Becca in the near future.

- "Rock of Ages" swing cast member Tad Wilson has announced to TCOTS that he will be leaving "Rock of Ages" in the fall and taking a role in the new musical "Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure". As a fan favorite and an all-around very cool guy, we wish Tad the very best with this new role and look forward to seeing this on Broadway soon!

- "Rock of Ages" cast member Savannah Wise has launched a Fan Page on Facebook. Join the page and show your support for our new "Sherrie Christian"!

Internet Stuff:
- I was interviewed over the weekend by Kay and Abi of the Internet podcast "Exposed!" and talked about ROA, The After-Party, and 80's rock in general. If you'd like to download the broadcast, go to this link and enjoy!

- Join the Facebook Fan Page for "The China Club NYC" and you'll always be the first to get details on each week's Rock of Ages After-Party! Click here to sign up! (And don't forget - tonight's special guest at the After-Party is former Journey lead singer Steve Augeri!

That's all for now, party people!

Rock on,

Miss Lizzy

This Week's Special Guest at the "Rock of Ages After-Party" at The China Club...

...is none other than former Journey lead singer STEVE AUGERI!!!!

That's right, rockers...if you thought last week's "Rock of Ages" After-Party at The China Club NYC was hot (with legends Twisted Sister in the house), then don't stop believin'!

Along with live performances by Heartless (Heart tribute band), Classic Nation (80's tribute band) and Evolution (THE #1 Journey tribute band!), awesome drink specials from our sponsors at Absolut Vodka, and prize giveaways, Steve Augeri will be our special guest and who knows...he may just jam on a few Journey classics with Evolution!

KILLER!

So remember, for a $10 cover charge ($5 with a ticket stub from that night's "Rock of Ages"), you can join us at The China Club NYC (next door to the Brooks Atkinson Theater, the home of ROA, on West 47th Street) next Tuesday night, July 21st for a kick-ass night of rock and roll!

The Rock of Ages After-Party at The China Club - the new "temple of rock and roll kick-assery!"

Rock on,

Miss Lizzy

"Rock of Ages" After Party at The China Club Kicking off July 14th with TWISTED SISTER!!!!

Hey, Rockers...Hold on to your Spandex!

The New York Times calls the Tony-nominated musical "Rock Of Ages" 'Impossible to resist" and Entertainment Weekly says it's "More fun than [a musical] has any right to be." But that’s nothing!

Every Tuesday night, "Rock Of Ages" and The China Club invite you to party like a rock star, hang with the cast and special guests after the show, featuring live music!

This Tuesday, July 14th, join Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, Jay Jay French, Mark "The Animal" Mendoza, AJ Pero and Eddie Ojeda in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their iconic release, "Stay Hungry!"

We will also be celebrating the highly-anticipated CD release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of "Rock Of Ages"!!!!

Live Music starts at 6:30 with performances by The Nerds and EVOLUTION, the Best Journey Tribute Band in the country!!

The China Club is located right next door to the Home of "Rock Of Ages" at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 268 West 47th Street, every Tuesday night.

$10 at the door or $5 cover with your "Rock Of Ages" ticket stub from Tuesday night's show.

Doors Open at 5:30PM for the after work and pre-theater crowd.

COME ROCK LIKE IT WAS THE '80'S .........AND GET SOME ABSOLUT DRINKS SPECIALLY PRICED LIKE THE '80'S.

Must be 21 or over to Rock!!!

For More Information go to, www.chinaclubnyc.com, or www.rockofagesmusical.com OR Call The China Club at 212.398.3800

Tuesdays Will Never Be The Same!!!

SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!!!

Your After-Party Hostess,

Miss Lizzy