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

"Rock of Ages" Opening Night Photo / Video / Blog Round-up!

Hey, Rockers!

The staff here at TCOTS have recovered from Tuesday night's marvelous mayhem and would like to share with you some fabulous video and photo footage from around the internet of the opening night of "Rock of Ages"!

We're also going to include some additional reviews and highlights from around the blogosphere for your reading enjoyment.

Photo Coverage:

Playbill.com

Broadway.com

Theatermania.com

BroadwayWorld.com - Opening Night Party

Broadwayworld.com - Red Carpet Arrivals

Broadwayworld.com - Opening Night Curtain Call

New York Times Slideshow

WireImage - Opening Night Arrivals and Curtain Call

WireImage - Opening Night After Party

Getty Images - Opening Night Arrivals and Curtain Call

Getty Images - Opening Night After-Party

(Please note that the photo wire services listed in italics require membership to view full-size images and/or without watermarks - sorry!)

Video Coverage:

Broadway Beat

Broadway.tv

Broadway.com

Rock of Ages Channel on You Tube - Opening Night

Reviews and Recaps from the Blogosphere:

Time Out New York

Theater Loop (Chicago Tribune)

GoldDerby (L.A. Times)

Newsday

Blog Critics Magazine (Jon Sobel)

Oscar E. Moore (blog review)

Kul: That Sounds Cool Blog

Playbill on Opening Night - Night of the Drunken Fireflies

Shockhound Blog

NYTheatre.com Review

Broadway and Me Blog

Ryan J Davis (blog)

James Sims (Sofa Snark Blog)

Mnet Blog

Yelp! Night at "Rock of Ages"

The Sexy Armpit Blog

Rock on!

Miss Lizzy

Rock of Ages Review Roundup - It is a HIT!!!!!!

Hey, Rockers!

Well, opening night has come and gone...and now the press has spoken...

AND THEY'RE DANCING IN THE AISLES! "Rock of Ages" is a HIT, folks! From coast to coast, local newspapers to international wire services, the praise is rolling in like a sleek tour bus for the newest smash on the Great White(snake) Way!

As a service to our loyal groupies here on TCOTS, we would like to present to you a a one-stop shop for your review-reading pleasure...

Print media:

New York Times

Daily Variety

New York Daily News

Village Voice

AM New York

The Hollywood Reporter

Broadcast Media:

NY 1

Theater-related Web Sites:

Talkin' Broadway

Theatermania

Broadway.com - Word of Mouth

American Theater Web

Wire Services:

Associated Press


Rock on...and GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!

Miss Lizzy

nycgo.com needs YOUR "Rock of Ages" Reviews!

Happy Friday, Rockers!!!

New York web site nycgo.com has just added "Rock of Ages" to their theater listings but their ratings / reviews cupboard is bare...

Head on over to the site and share your rockin' reviews and metalhead memories of the Off-Broadway production as well as your Broadway-bound anticipation!

Have a rockin' weekend!

Miss Lizzy