Rock of Ages Class of 2010 - Joey Taranto

Hey, Rockers!

There's a new Drew in the Bourbon Room...Joey Taranto!

And of course, your friends here at TCOTS took some time to get the dish on this "wonderstudy"...enjoy!


Full Name: Joseph Sidney Taranto

Nickname(s): Joey

Role(s) in “Rock of Ages”: Drew

Song you most looking forward to performing in the show: Oooooh, I really enjoy the "More than Words/Heaven" medley. I think the arrangement is beautiful.

In “Rock of Ages,” Drew’s a barback, Lonny’s a sound engineer and Sherrie’s a waitress. If you weren’t about to be in a hit musical on Broadway, what would you be doing for a living? I honestly I have no idea. At this point, performing is my only option.

Favorite 80's movie / TV show: "The Never Ending Story" is not only my favorite 80's movie, but my favorite movie of ALL time. "ARTEX!! YOU'RE SINKING!!!" My favorite TV show of the 80's? Probably "Gimme a Break" cause Nell Carter was way a head of her time.

If you could go back in time to see any band in concert with a song in "Rock of Ages", who would it be? Definitely Journey. Steve Perry was an AMAZING front man and I still haven't gotten over the fact that he left the band. WHHHHHHHHHY???

Please show Joey your support by becoming a follower on his Facebook Fan Page here.

Rock on and break a leg, Joey! Welcome to the ROA family!

Miss Lizzy

First Look - The Rock of Ages "Broadway Bear"!

Hey, Rockers!

You know how Drew, the lead character in "Rock of Ages," sometimes finds himself in situations so frustrating that you just want to reach out and give him a big hug?

Well, here's a chance to hug Drew anytime you want, and contribute to a VERY worthy cause!

The 14th Annual "Broadway Bears" Auction is coming up on February 14th at BB King's Bar and Grill in Manhattan and this year, "Rock of Ages" will have a bear up for sale.

This one-of-a-kind collectible bear was created by ROA costume guru Karl Ruckdeschel and he's allowed us here at TCOTS to give you a sneak peek at the Drew Bear!



For more information on the Broadway Bears event next month, go to the official site for BC/EFA.

Rock on...and good luck with your bidding!

Miss Lizzy