Rock of Ages — Page 3

They performed three songs today: "Here I Go Again," "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and "Don't Stop Believin'." I may have missed a song or two since I was walking towards FCP when I heard "Here I Go Again." Afterwards, Yvan and Elicia signed autographs.

I was surprised that the cast didn't wear Rock of Ages t-shirts during their performance. I understand not being in costume, but it would have helped identify who they were. I heard a few people asking who they were. Actually, I heard a a few laughs from people watching too. Apparently, the Financial District crowd wasn't overly impressed... as the crowd wasn't very large.

Putting them in show shirts would have made sense. Marketing FAIL.

Putting them at Dundas Square would have made more sense, too. First Canadian Place? Really? Seems so... random.

A better idea, indeed. But were there signs saying who they were? Were they in shirts? Was there any indication of who they were and why they were singing these songs?

Will it have a healthy run? How is it selling? I heard it's not selling as well as hoped. Haven't checked in on the road grosses in a while though so I have no clue.

It may be standard, but that doesn't mean its GOOD. Many presenters still use methods they used years ago because they worked... but they don't always work for EVERY show.

Do you have any insight, Tag, as to how its been selling?

A Day In The Life Of A Theatre

CP24 has an old date.

Rock of Ages will close January 2, 2011 after about an 8 month run.

I deleted the email to verify, but I thought I had just read that ROA has been extended for another few motnhs. Did it say it was closing after that?

Too bad. I have only gone once, but it was nice knowing I could go back if I wanted. Will now have to do so within the next few months.

This is from the Mirvish press release:

Toronto, ON (October 20) - Due to popular demand, Toronto’s best party, ROCK OF AGES, will extend its stay in Toronto for the third and last time. A new block of tickets is now on sale through January 2, 2011. ROCK OF AGES had its Canadian Premiere on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at which time it blew the roof off the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre.

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