Rock of Ages Welcomes New Cast Members in March

Hey, Rockers!

"Just like every night has its dawn..."

...every role must be recast when beloved cast members leave...so here are is the official announcement on replacements this month for Kerry Butler (Sherrie) and Tom Lenk (Franz).

Emily Padgett will succeed Tony nominee Kerry Butler as Sherrie in the Broadway production of Rock of Ages March 15.Padgett (Grease, Legally Blonde), who has understudied the role since November, will take over for Butler, who departs March 13. Butler began performances in Rock of Ages Sept. 18.

Actor Tom Lenk, who succeeded current Addams Family actor Wesley Taylor in the role of Franz, will play his final performance in Rock of Ages March 21.

On March 22, the Broadway production will welcome Derek St. Pierre in his Broadway debut as Franz and Katie Webber (Memphis) as Waitress #1.

We'll miss you, Kerry and Tom (look for a cabaret show from Kerry in the near future)...and congratulations to Emily on the "promotion" and welcome to Katie and Derek!

Rock on,

Miss Lizzy

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