Hey, rockers!
The news just broke a few hours ago...
Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis will reprise his performance in the national tour of the 1980s-set rock musical Rock of Ages, which will launch Sept. 21 in Chicago.
Maroulis earned a 2009 Best Actor Tony Award nomination for portraying Drew, an aspiring musician with pipes of steel in the Tony-nominated musical. He originated the role in the Off-Broadway production at New World Stages in 2008.
Lead producers Matthew Weaver and Carl Levin stated, "[Constantine] is the heart and soul of our show, and we're thrilled that all of America will get to see his incredible performance."
Maroulis has also appeared on Broadway in The Wedding Singer, Off-Broadway in Jacques Brel… and the national tour of Rent. He is best known as a finalist on the 2005 season of "American Idol." A new solo CD is forthcoming.
Current tour dates include:
Philadelphia, PA (Nov. 30-Dec. 5 at the Hippodrome Theatre)
Boston, MA (Oct. 6-17 at the Colonial Theatre)
Minneapolis, MN (Oct. 19-24 at the Orpheum Theatre)
Cincinnati (Oct. 26-Nov. 7 at the Aronoff Center)
Pittsburgh, PA (Nov. 23-28 at the Benedum Center)
Columbus, OH (Dec. 7-12 at the Palace Theatre)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Dec. 28, 2010-Jan. 9, 2011, at the Broward Center)
Orlando, FL (Jan. 11-16, 2011, at the Carr PAC)
Clearwater, FL (Jan. 18-23, 2011)
Louisville, KY (Jan. 25-30, 2011, at the Robert Whitney Hall)
Seattle, WA (Feb. 8-13, 2011, at the Paramount Theatre)
Los Angeles, CA (Feb. 15-27, 2011, at the Pantages Theatre)
Costa Mesa, CA (March 1-8, 2011)
Indianapolis, IN (April 12-17, 2011, at the Clowes Memorial Hall)
Des Moines, IA (April 19-24, 2011)
Kansas City, MO (May 3-8, 2011, at the Municipal Auditorium)
San Antonio, TX (May 10-15, 2011, at the Majestic Theatre)
Dallas, TX (May 31-June 12, 2011, at the AT&T PAC)
Houston, TX (May 31-June 12, 2011)
Washington, DC (July 12-24, 2011)
The Rock of Ages tour will reunite original director, Tony nominee Kristin Hanggi, and choreographer by Kelly Devine. The musical was penned by Chris D'Arienzo and features music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp.
So if you can't get to the Brooks Atkinson, let the ROCK come to you!!!
Rock on,
Miss Lizzy
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Rock of Ages - News Update January 18
Hey, Rockers!
Got lots of news items to cover today...catching you all up on some of the latest from the the Bourbon Room...
First, and most importantly...the cast of "Rock of Ages" have kicked off a fundraising campaign to assist the relief / rescue efforts in the aftermath of the tragedy in Haiti. Backstage tours are being offered for a donation of $100 for one person, $50 for each additional person (up to 4 total in a group), with one tour per performance. Please contact cast member Lauren Molina via her Facebook page or email me at lizzy@thecryofthestrip.com and I will forward your requests along to Lauren.
Next...it is hard to believe that "Rock of Ages" has been open on Broadway for almost ten months...New York Times reviewer Charles Isherwood revisits the Brooks Atkinson and gives yet another glowing review of the show. Read it here.
"Lungs of steel" (and star of ROA) Constantine Maroulis headlines the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan this Wednesday, January 20th. Opening for him will be his castmate Tom Lenk! Tickets for the show can be purchased online or at the Highline box office.
And finally, tickets are now on sale for Broadway Bears 13 at BB Kings in New York City on Sunday, February 14th, beginning at 6pm. Go to the Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS web site to purchase tickets and get more info...you could end up taking "Drew" home! The bear, that is...
That's all for now, folks...ROCK ON!!!
Miss Lizzy
Got lots of news items to cover today...catching you all up on some of the latest from the the Bourbon Room...
First, and most importantly...the cast of "Rock of Ages" have kicked off a fundraising campaign to assist the relief / rescue efforts in the aftermath of the tragedy in Haiti. Backstage tours are being offered for a donation of $100 for one person, $50 for each additional person (up to 4 total in a group), with one tour per performance. Please contact cast member Lauren Molina via her Facebook page or email me at lizzy@thecryofthestrip.com and I will forward your requests along to Lauren.
Next...it is hard to believe that "Rock of Ages" has been open on Broadway for almost ten months...New York Times reviewer Charles Isherwood revisits the Brooks Atkinson and gives yet another glowing review of the show. Read it here.
"Lungs of steel" (and star of ROA) Constantine Maroulis headlines the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan this Wednesday, January 20th. Opening for him will be his castmate Tom Lenk! Tickets for the show can be purchased online or at the Highline box office.
And finally, tickets are now on sale for Broadway Bears 13 at BB Kings in New York City on Sunday, February 14th, beginning at 6pm. Go to the Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS web site to purchase tickets and get more info...you could end up taking "Drew" home! The bear, that is...
That's all for now, folks...ROCK ON!!!
Miss Lizzy
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
FIVE TONY NOMINATIONS FOR ROCK OF AGES!!!!
Hey, Rockers!
It is a HUGE day for "Rock of Ages" and all of us who love them. The little show that started in a club in Los Angeles has now been nominated for FIVE Tony Awards, including Best Musical!
"Rock of Ages" has been nominated for:
Tune in to CBS on Sunday, June 7th at 7pm to see the Sunset Strip take over the Great White(Snake) Way!
Congratulations to everyone involved from your friends at The Cry of the Strip!
Rock ON!
Miss Lizzy
It is a HUGE day for "Rock of Ages" and all of us who love them. The little show that started in a club in Los Angeles has now been nominated for FIVE Tony Awards, including Best Musical!
"Rock of Ages" has been nominated for:
Best Musical
Best Leading Actor in a Musical (Constantine Maroulis)
Best Direction of a Musical (Kristin Hanggi)
Best Sound Design of a Musical (Peter Hylenski)
Best Costumes (Gregory Gale)
Tune in to CBS on Sunday, June 7th at 7pm to see the Sunset Strip take over the Great White(Snake) Way!
Congratulations to everyone involved from your friends at The Cry of the Strip!
Rock ON!
Miss Lizzy
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Local Radio and NATIONAL TV Appearances for Rock of Ages Cast!
Hey, Rockers!
Here's some breaking news...cast members from "Rock of Ages" will be making radio and TV appearances in the next week and we want you guys to have all the details!
Thursday, April 23rd -
Constantine Maroulis ("Drew") will be interviewed on the following radio shows:
Q104.3 FM - "Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show" 7am (Eastern)
103.5FM 'KTU - Interview at 8:30am (Eastern)
Monday, April 27th-
Amy Spanger ("Sherrie") and Constantine Maroulis ("Drew") will be interviewed on The CBS Early Show outside at 8:30am (Eastern). REO Speedwagon and Styx will also be on hand to perform "Can't Fight This Feelin'," "Too Much Time On My Hands," and their new single "Can't Stop Rockin'." The powers-that-be at ROA HQ are asking fans to "bring your lighters, make kick-a$$ signs, and rock out with us!" For details on how to join the fun on Monday at CBS, go here.
Tuesday, April 28th -
REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin and Tommy Shaw of Styx will be interviewed live on FOX’s national morning show “The Morning Show w/ Mike & Juliet” and will play teasers of “Can’t Fight This Feelin'” and “Too Much Time On My Hands” and perform a 2-minute version of “Can’t Stop Rockin’”. Clips from "Rock of Ages" will be shown and Tommy and Kevin will talk about the show.
Wednesday, April 29th-
"Live with Regis and Kelly" paid a visit to "Rock of Ages" and this trip to the Sunset Strip will be broadcast on Wednesday, April 29th!
Rock on!
Miss Lizzy
Here's some breaking news...cast members from "Rock of Ages" will be making radio and TV appearances in the next week and we want you guys to have all the details!
Thursday, April 23rd -
Constantine Maroulis ("Drew") will be interviewed on the following radio shows:
Q104.3 FM - "Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show" 7am (Eastern)
103.5FM 'KTU - Interview at 8:30am (Eastern)
Monday, April 27th-
Amy Spanger ("Sherrie") and Constantine Maroulis ("Drew") will be interviewed on The CBS Early Show outside at 8:30am (Eastern). REO Speedwagon and Styx will also be on hand to perform "Can't Fight This Feelin'," "Too Much Time On My Hands," and their new single "Can't Stop Rockin'." The powers-that-be at ROA HQ are asking fans to "bring your lighters, make kick-a$$ signs, and rock out with us!" For details on how to join the fun on Monday at CBS, go here.
Tuesday, April 28th -
REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin and Tommy Shaw of Styx will be interviewed live on FOX’s national morning show “The Morning Show w/ Mike & Juliet” and will play teasers of “Can’t Fight This Feelin'” and “Too Much Time On My Hands” and perform a 2-minute version of “Can’t Stop Rockin’”. Clips from "Rock of Ages" will be shown and Tommy and Kevin will talk about the show.
Wednesday, April 29th-
"Live with Regis and Kelly" paid a visit to "Rock of Ages" and this trip to the Sunset Strip will be broadcast on Wednesday, April 29th!
Rock on!
Miss Lizzy
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Rock of Ages Nominated for Two Drama League Awards!
Hey, Rockers!
And the awards train keeps a-rollin' all week long!
This morning, "Rock of Ages" was nominated for two awards from The Drama League!
Congratulations to "Rock of Ages" on being nominated for Distinguished Production of a Musical and to Constantine Maroulis on his nomination for Distinguished Performance!
Constantine was also selected last month as an honorary co-chairperson of the Drama League Luncheon, which will be held May 15th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The winners of the Drama League Awards will be announced at the luncheon.
Rock on!!!!
Miss Lizzy
And the awards train keeps a-rollin' all week long!
This morning, "Rock of Ages" was nominated for two awards from The Drama League!
Congratulations to "Rock of Ages" on being nominated for Distinguished Production of a Musical and to Constantine Maroulis on his nomination for Distinguished Performance!
Constantine was also selected last month as an honorary co-chairperson of the Drama League Luncheon, which will be held May 15th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The winners of the Drama League Awards will be announced at the luncheon.
Rock on!!!!
Miss Lizzy
Friday, April 3, 2009
Constantine on Fox Business Channel 4/3/09 (TODAY!)
Hey, Rockers!
Sorry for the late notice...just got this from ROA HQ in the Bourbon Room kitchen...
Hope some of you can catch it!
Rock on,
Miss Lizzy
Sorry for the late notice...just got this from ROA HQ in the Bourbon Room kitchen...
"Rock of Ages" star Constantine Maroulis and producer Barry Habib will be interviewed live on the national television program Fox Business on the Fox Business Network at 2:40PM Eastern Time on Friday, April 3, 2009.
Hope some of you can catch it!
Rock on,
Miss Lizzy
Friday, March 27, 2009
Rock of Ages - Upcoming TV Appearances!
Happy Friday, Rockers!
Just got this scoop in from "Rock of Ages" HQ in Joey Primo's new tour bus...
Constantine Maroulis will be on FOX BUSINESS CHANNEL’s "Strategy Room" TODAY, Friday, March 27th from 5 – 6PM. It is a live, national program and will be hosted by Robert Galinsky (owner of REALITY TV SCHOOL) and the show will be about reality TV. Constantine will also be able to talk about "Rock of Ages".
Also, "Rock of Ages"will be featured in WABC-TV’s (CHANNEL 7 in NYC) Spring Theatre Preview, hosted by David Hyde Pierce, on Saturday, March 28th at 7:30PM. It is also being heavily promoted on TV and in taxis (great news for all of you coming to NY to visit and catch a performance of ROA)!!!!
Rock on!
Miss Lizzy
Just got this scoop in from "Rock of Ages" HQ in Joey Primo's new tour bus...
Constantine Maroulis will be on FOX BUSINESS CHANNEL’s "Strategy Room" TODAY, Friday, March 27th from 5 – 6PM. It is a live, national program and will be hosted by Robert Galinsky (owner of REALITY TV SCHOOL) and the show will be about reality TV. Constantine will also be able to talk about "Rock of Ages".
Also, "Rock of Ages"will be featured in WABC-TV’s (CHANNEL 7 in NYC) Spring Theatre Preview, hosted by David Hyde Pierce, on Saturday, March 28th at 7:30PM. It is also being heavily promoted on TV and in taxis (great news for all of you coming to NY to visit and catch a performance of ROA)!!!!
Rock on!
Miss Lizzy
Monday, March 9, 2009
"Rock of Ages" Stars to Perform at "Purim Shpiel" Benefit March 9th
3/9/09 UPDATE FROM "Rock of Ages" HQ: Due to conflicts with the tech rehearsal for Rock of Ages, Constantine and Amy will NOT be performing at the Purim Shpiel event this evening. :-(
Hey, Rockers!
Here's yet another appearance by our fearless "Rock of Ages" leading man and lady…
"Rock of Ages" stars Constantine Maroulis and Amy Spanger will be performing on Monday, March 9th the "5th Annual Broadway Purim Shpiel", a comedic retelling of the Purim story at New York's Hudson Theater to benefit Taglit-Birthright Israel, an organization dedicated to sending young Jews from across the world to Israel.
The show, hosted by Jackie Hoffman (Xanadu/Hairspray), will also include such Broadway stars as Jordan Gelber (All My Sons), Mary Faber (Avenue Q), Marc Kudisch (9 to 5), Logan Lipton and Alli Mauzey (Wicked), Jared Gertner and Stanley Bahorek (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Noah Weisberg (South Pacific), and Carly Jibson (Hairspray).
A complimentary cocktail hour begins at 7pm, followed by the show at 8pm. Tickets range from $55-100 and are available through the event web site.
Rock on,
Miss Lizzy
Hey, Rockers!
Here's yet another appearance by our fearless "Rock of Ages" leading man and lady…
"Rock of Ages" stars Constantine Maroulis and Amy Spanger will be performing on Monday, March 9th the "5th Annual Broadway Purim Shpiel", a comedic retelling of the Purim story at New York's Hudson Theater to benefit Taglit-Birthright Israel, an organization dedicated to sending young Jews from across the world to Israel.
The show, hosted by Jackie Hoffman (Xanadu/Hairspray), will also include such Broadway stars as Jordan Gelber (All My Sons), Mary Faber (Avenue Q), Marc Kudisch (9 to 5), Logan Lipton and Alli Mauzey (Wicked), Jared Gertner and Stanley Bahorek (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Noah Weisberg (South Pacific), and Carly Jibson (Hairspray).
A complimentary cocktail hour begins at 7pm, followed by the show at 8pm. Tickets range from $55-100 and are available through the event web site.
Rock on,
Miss Lizzy
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Press Day at "Rock of Ages" Rehearsals
Hey, Rockers!
On Tuesday, March 3rd, the press was invited to a rehearsal of "Rock of Ages" and we would like to make "The Cry of the Strip" your one-stop-shop for coverage of this event.
JasonSmith.com
On Tuesday, March 3rd, the press was invited to a rehearsal of "Rock of Ages" and we would like to make "The Cry of the Strip" your one-stop-shop for coverage of this event.
JasonSmith.com
Broadway.com (video)
Getty Images (via Zimbio.com)
Broadwayworld.com
Playbill.com
As an added bonus, our friends at RockofAgesMusical.com shot some exclusive photos just for TCOTS...here's a sample (many more will be available in the next few days in the Photos section of our site)
(Amy Spanger and Constantine Maroulis performing "High Enough")
And if that's not enough, metalheads...we will soon be kicking off a series of interviews with the newest members of the "Rock of Ages" family!
Rock on,
Miss Lizzy
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
"Rock of Ages" Stars to Perform at "Rock-It Science" Festival March 3rd
Hey, Rockers!
Direct from ROA HQ in the back of the Arsenal tour bus...
Rock of Ages stars Constantine Maroulis, Amy Spanger and James Carpinello will be performing on Tuesday, March 3rd at the "Rock-It Science" Festival at New York's Highline Ballroom in conjunction with the Sensory and Emotion Network, an organization focused on funding research and creating awareness of Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD), a brain-based problem that affects approximately five percent of school age children in the U.S.
Other artists scheduled to perform include Rufus Wainwright, Gary Lucas, Peter Holsapple, Steve Wynn, Lenny Kaye, Dee Snider, the Kennedys, Stuart Chatwood of the Tea Party, Pamela Lus, and many more!
Showtime is 6:30pm and tickets are $25.00, available through the Highline Ballroom web site. Come on out to support a worthy cause and enjoy a night of terrific music!
Rock on,
Miss Lizzy
Direct from ROA HQ in the back of the Arsenal tour bus...
Rock of Ages stars Constantine Maroulis, Amy Spanger and James Carpinello will be performing on Tuesday, March 3rd at the "Rock-It Science" Festival at New York's Highline Ballroom in conjunction with the Sensory and Emotion Network, an organization focused on funding research and creating awareness of Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD), a brain-based problem that affects approximately five percent of school age children in the U.S.
Other artists scheduled to perform include Rufus Wainwright, Gary Lucas, Peter Holsapple, Steve Wynn, Lenny Kaye, Dee Snider, the Kennedys, Stuart Chatwood of the Tea Party, Pamela Lus, and many more!
Showtime is 6:30pm and tickets are $25.00, available through the Highline Ballroom web site. Come on out to support a worthy cause and enjoy a night of terrific music!
Rock on,
Miss Lizzy
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Constantine Maroulis in Concert - February 14th, 2009
Hey, rockers!
Rock of Ages star Constantine Maroulis will be performing a FREE Valentine's Day acoustic concert on Saturday, February 14th at 7pm at the Ocean County Public Library branch in Toms River, NJ.
Tickets are available through the library's web site and VERY limited, so get motorin'!
Rock on,
Miss Lizzy
Rock of Ages star Constantine Maroulis will be performing a FREE Valentine's Day acoustic concert on Saturday, February 14th at 7pm at the Ocean County Public Library branch in Toms River, NJ.
Tickets are available through the library's web site and VERY limited, so get motorin'!
Rock on,
Miss Lizzy
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
More ROA Press!
Hey, rockers!
The press is continuing to shout out to the back row of the arena the news that Rock of Ages is moving to Broadway and predicting great things for the both show and one of the stars of the off-Broadway production (whom we are hoping to see in the Broadway production as well!), Constantine Maroulis.
The NY Daily News, The Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch and the blog site at MusicBLITZ are just some of the most recent members of the media to hop on the Rock of Ages word-of-mouth tour bus, headed straight for the Brooks Atkinson Theater in March.
Speaking of word-of-mouth, don't forget to register at on our message board, The Bourbon Room at The Cry of the Strip! We've saved a bar stool and a chilled Strawberry Daiquiri wine cooler just for YOU!
The press is continuing to shout out to the back row of the arena the news that Rock of Ages is moving to Broadway and predicting great things for the both show and one of the stars of the off-Broadway production (whom we are hoping to see in the Broadway production as well!), Constantine Maroulis.
The NY Daily News, The Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch and the blog site at MusicBLITZ are just some of the most recent members of the media to hop on the Rock of Ages word-of-mouth tour bus, headed straight for the Brooks Atkinson Theater in March.
Speaking of word-of-mouth, don't forget to register at on our message board, The Bourbon Room at The Cry of the Strip! We've saved a bar stool and a chilled Strawberry Daiquiri wine cooler just for YOU!
Don't Stop Believin'!
Miss Lizzy
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