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Rock of Ages Takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and
sporting even bigger hair! This Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical features the hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon,Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister and more.
It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock ’n’ roll fairytale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it’s too late? Only the music of hit bands, Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.
Rock of Ages is directed by Desiree Montes, who is also intimacy directing. Rounding out the creative team is Justin Adams as the music director, Ashlyn Bigley as choreographer, Zoe Brown as stage manager, and Kenzie Roberts as assistant stage manager. Opening Friday, July 11 at Theater West End in historic downtown Sanford and runs through August 17. Tickets start at just $25 per person. To purchase tickets in advance, or to find out more specific information about dates, times, and/or specific seating concerns, visit the Theater West End website at theaterwestend.com, or call the Box Office at 407-548-6285.
Content Warning: This show includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. This musical explores adult language and complex themes that may be more appropriate for older teenagers and adults. Recommended for audiences aged 13 and above.
