Rock of Ages Star Constantine Maroulis to be Immortalized At Sardi's

Happy Monday, Rockers!

MAJOR news...

"American Idol" finalist Constantine Maroulis, who earned a 2009 Tony Award nomination for his performance in Rock of Ages, will be honored with a Sardi's caricature March 18.

The unveiling of the caricature will be held at 5 PM at the famed Manhattan eatery. The event is by-invitation-only.

A Brooklyn native, Constantine Maroulis is a graduate of both the Boston Conservatory and the Berklee College of Music. He trained as an apprentice at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and appeared as Roger in a tour of Rent. In addition to his performances on "American Idol," he has also been seen on "Law & Order: SVU" and in several independent films. Maroulis played a previous engagement at the Public Theater's Joe's Pub as well as a stint in Broadway's The Wedding Singer and Off-Broadway's Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris. He was also seen in the Premier Theatre Company's production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

From all your friends at The Cry of the Strip...congratulations, Constantine, on this huge honor! We raise our wine coolers to you!

Rock on,

Miss Lizzy

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 First Anniversary Video - BE A PART OF IT

Hey Rockers!

This comes straight from ROA HQ in the back of Arsenal's tour bus...

Have you seen ROCK OF AGES
5 times? 20 times? 100 times?
We want to know!

ROA celebrates its one-year anniversary on April 7, 2010. Wahoo!

We want to hear about your ROCK OF AGES experience: Why you love it and what keeps you coming back!

Email your ROCK OF AGES story to ROAOneYear@gmail.com. Be sure to include your name, age, gender and address.

The first 40 people who send us their stories will receive a free ticket to either the Monday, March 7th or Tuesday, March 8th performance, because, guess what? We’re making an exclusive One Year Anniversary Video, and YOU might be picked to be on camera telling your story in your own words!

(All interviews will be conducted on Monday March 7th, Tuesday March 8th, and Wednesday March 9th. Once you are confirmed please plan your schedules accordingly.)

ENTRIES MUST BE SENT BY
SATURDAY, MARCH 6 @ 11:59PM

So come on, feel the noize, share your story...and be a part of ROA history!

Rock on,

Miss Lizzy

Rock of Ages on "The Rachael Ray Show" TOMORROW!!!

Hey, Rockers!

With the help of the guys from "The Buried Life", one aspiring singer gets the chance to sing on Broadway...at our beloved "Rock of Ages"!

Here's a preview clip...

The show will air tomorrow, Monday, March 1st - as the show is syndicated, please check your local listings for channel and time (for NY-area peeps, that would be 10am on Channel 7 - WABC).

Rock on!!!

Miss Lizzy

Rock of Ages documentary..."Road to Rock"

Hey, Rockers!!!

The powers that be at "Rock of Ages" have put together a very cool documentary telling the story of how the show went from a concept in the hearts, minds and ears of the producers...to the Tony-nominated, soon-to-be WORLDWIDE phenomenon it is today.

Enjoy!



(Oh, and there's a little cameo from yours truly at :51)

Rock on!

Miss Lizzy

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Constantine in Concert Feb 24

Everybody's favorite busboy Constantine Maroulis will be headlining his own show at The Highline Ballroom in the Meatpacking District on February 24. 8pm show and tix are $20. Buy tickets and get more info here.