Wesley Taylor - From "Rock of Ages" to "The Addams Family"

Hey, Rockers!

I hope you guys don’t mind indulging your dramatic conjurer here at TCOTS for a moment…

When an actor who has originated a role in a hit show decides to leave, there’s always some sadness, as fans have taken that actor and the character he or she portrays to heart. The role and actor are indelibly joined as one in the show’s history. But when they leave for the purpose of getting to create yet another role in another new show, well, then you have to temper your sadness with pride, as you know that others are seeing in that actor the talent that the producers of your favorite show did.

As many theater news outlets reported earlier this month, a new musical based on “The Addams Family” will be making its world premiere in Chicago on November 12, 2009, with a Broadway opening in April of 2010. “Rock of Ages” own Wesley Taylor will be joining this cast as 'Lucas Beineke,' whose relationship with 'Wednesday Addams' (played by Krysta Rodriguez, most recently of "In The Heights") will be the focal point of the plot. Other Broadway luminaries in this cast include Nathan Lane as 'Gomez', Bebe Neuwirth as 'Morticia', and the duo of Terrence Mann and Carolee Carmello as Lucas’ parents.

Wesley’s last performance in “Rock of Ages” will be the 7pm show on Sunday, September 13th and tickets are available through Ticketmaster or at the Brooks Atkinson box office.

Break a leg and do us all on the Sunset Strip proud, Wes!

Rock on,

Miss Lizzy

Congratulations, Wesley Taylor!

Hey Rockers!

The winners of the 2008-2009 TheaterWorld Awards have been announced and "Rock of Ages" own Wesley Taylor has been recognized for his outstanding Broadway debut!

Way to go, "Franzie!"

Rock on,

Miss Lizzy

Rock of Ages - Two Outer Critics Circle Nominations!!!!

Hey, Rockers!

Awards season has started in the theater community and "Rock of Ages" has just earned two nominations from the Outer Critics Circle!

Congratulations to "Rock of Ages" on being nominated for Best New Musical and to Wesley Taylor on his nomination as Best Featured Actor in a Musical!

The winners will be announced on May 11th and the awards ceremony held at the legendary Sardi's Restaurant on May 21st.

Rock on!!!!

Miss Lizzy

Upcoming Concert Gigs for ROA Cast Members

Hey, Rockers!

Here are two new events featuring Rock of Ages cast members...come on out and show your support!

Tomorrow night (Wednesday, February 18) - Mother West Showcase at Hotel Cafe - Hollywood, CA, featuring ROA cast member Lauren Molina.

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Next Monday (February 23rd) - NY Theater Barn - The Songs of Bill Nelson, featuring ROA cast member Wesley Taylor) at The Duplex in NYC (61 Christopher St. at 7th Avenue).

And don't forget...the show's first Broadway preview is exactly ONE MONTH from today!

Rock on,

Miss Lizzy