ROCK OF AGES Reviews — Page 6

Another tongue bath from Time Out New York:

"Rock of Ages is the Oklahoma! of ?80s metal?and I say that without a jot of irony."

This from the music site Shockhound:
http://www.shockhound.com/features/476-hair-metal-comes-to-broadway-with-rock-of-ages-bon-jovi

"One fan gleefully described the show as ?Cats on acid,? while New York theatre critic John Simon called it ?impure noise, against which the best earplugs offer only partial relief.? He then readjusted his bow tie and wept." LOL

and

"We say, if you?re a classic rock music lover without a stick up your ass, then Rock of Ages is definitely for you. "
'80s rock hits return in a deliriously fun new jukebox musical.

i wonder how this board will react when Rock Of Ages gets a tony nomination over shrek or Next to Normal.
And also what its reaction will be when the show is still running in 5 years.
Great TONY review. That will very much help the financial success of the show.

oh THERE you are...where have you been when all the raves came out? We missed you.
anywho, have you seen that they raised their tix prices?
and do you notice that when shows get RAVES from the nytimes, ny1, time out ny, AP, Rolling Stone, amny, etc.. usually what happens is they run for a long long time.
2-3 months? you think rock of Ages is going to close in June?..aww you are cute.

LOL. spring awakening was open for two years and recouped its entire investment and made money for its investors

Did you see the "rate" that spring awakening was going before it opened? it was running at 40%. got good reviews and climbed to 98% with $90 tix prices for a year. why am I even conversing with you. Its like talking to a small child about big people stuff.

I don't think you have a clue about how this industry works.

massofmen- YOU are the small child. You never listen to anyone's opinions. You only post about ROA.

AND IT'S NOT GOING TO WIN THE TONY...GET OVER IT.

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Updated On: 4/13/09 at 11:36 AM

>>come back down to reality and see that by the rate ROA is going, it's going to be a flop.

I love it~ FLOP or TONY winner- & isn't that what its all about- ENTERTAINMENT?

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csonbroadway..
I don't think i said it would win the tony. I think i said it would get a nomination though. And i love how you responded to my post with emotion and feeling instead of logic and empirical data. You are wonderful.

dramamama you need to look at the trend of sales. It's been climbing steadily since it began previews. This is called, "a good product". Remember, selling a Broadway show is a marathon not a sprint. You have to build the word of mouth for the show, build on the INCREDIBLY good reviews, raise ticket prices slowly so as to not scare customers away.

And the operating costs have to be very very low concerning the size of cast, small set and a 6 piece band instead of the usual 13. And of course they have a reserve so as to cover costs when it is under during previews. I am sure the producers knew they wouldn't make costs while avg below 40 dollars a tix. But look how its climbing each week. Slowly. This show is in it for the long haul.

And again, remember that the movie comes out in a year or 2. Do you think they would close the show before the movie opens nation wide? Please.

Tony's"
9-5
Belliot
Roages
n2n/shrek

And I can comment on whatever i want. Just because I am more interested in this topic than talking about Guys and Dolls doesn't mean I am less intelligent and knowledgeable. :)

Anyone who thinks Rock of Anuses is going to get a best Musical nomination is clearly only working with a brain stem, and not the rest of their gray matter

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I feel like very similar comments were made not too long ago in anticipation of reviews that many expected to be over whelmingly poor, which turned out not to be that case.

I dont think it requires much brain matter at all to entertain the idea of a show that was recieved well might get a tony nod. Stranger things have happened. Personally I dont have much of an opinion on the issue because I am sorely behind on my theatre going, but if and when I catch up I'll be sure to weigh in.

OK Magazine
"Being the originator of a Broadway role makes Constantine the first Idol eligible for a Tony nomination"

"Simon, cue up your DVR. He might have this one in the bag!"

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"Simon, cue up your DVR. He might have this one in the bag!"

That's a joke right?

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That's a joke right?

Nope, that's genuine delusion.

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Rock of Ages is a fantastic combination of great casting, fabulous production values (some of the best costumes on Broadway - Gregory Gale and terrific lighting - Jason Lyons), inventive choreography by Kelly Devine and the aforementioned rock score. It somehow all comes together as an unexpected exciting entertainment with tongue firmly implanted in everyone?s cheek.

&
there is someone wearing a bow tie and suit that everyone should keep their eye on. Making his Broadway debut, he is going to be a major player in future shows. His name is Wesley Taylor

http://oscaremoore.com/rock-of-ages-starring-constantine-maroulis-will-be-rocking-for-ages-and-ages

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Updated On: 4/15/09 at 01:18 PM