The Official "Rock of Ages" LOVE Thread- Page 8

[BlueforBroadway]

Posted: 11/22/08 at 6:16pm

Spoke to a friend who went to the matinee today and Will was out this afternoon. Jeremy Woodard was in and he did a great job with the role. He even had the cast laughing.

[srtfan]

Posted: 11/22/08 at 7:33pm

Hope will doesn't have the creeping cruddy bug that seems to be going around...
It would be interesting to see someone else in the role though! I'll bet Jeremy does a great job.

Definitely will be pitching in for BC/EFA. I've been doing that each year since The Wedding Singer.

[Jane2]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 7:50pm

I don't know if any of you fellow fans were at today's matinee, but it had to have been one of the best!

Updated On: 12/14/08 at 07:50 PM

[VocalLizzy]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 12:14pm

Thanks for the reports, Jane2!

Just a few notes regarding the holiday week and adjustments to the show's schedule (and one cast note):

There is NO performance on Thursday, November 27th (cast and crew need turkey, too! LOL). To make it up, there is a performance TOMORROW...Tuesday, November 25th at 8pm.

Constantine Maroulis (Drew) will be out on Saturday, November 29th for both shows. "Drew" will be played by Jeremy Woodard (who I hear did a terrific job going on for Will Swenson as "Stacee Jaxx" at Saturday's matinee).

Miss Lizzy
Dupree's Diva Denizen...

[Jane2]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 3:11pm

No prob, Lizzy. My love of the show grows daily! I'm listening to the songs right now on my ipod.

Updated On: 12/14/08 at 03:11 PM

[Jess03187]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 8:00pm

I am interested in getting tickets for this but for some reason I can not find where to buy the tickets. This may be a stupid question but I checked ticketmaster and telecharge and it is not on either of them unless I just cant find them. Do I have to call the theatre to order tickets or am I missing something like another website? Also do they have any discount codes for this as well? Thanks!

[Jess03187]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 8:02pm

Never mind I just found it on telecharge. I didn't realize it was an off broadway show. I am still interested if there are any discount codes though before I order them. Thanks again

Posted: 11/24/08 at 11:20pm

These expire Dec. 21st.

http://www.broadwaybox.com/shows/rock_of_ages_nyc_tickets.aspx

ROA Discount Code

[Jess03187]

Posted: 11/25/08 at 10:01am

Thanks thats perfect! :)

[VocalLizzy]

Posted: 11/26/08 at 11:11am

Last night, the cast of ROA got their groove back...TAYE DIGGS was in attendance at last night's performance!!!!!

Photo feature on BWW coming soon!
[UPDATE] Here's the photo feature :)
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Flash_Taye_Diggs_at_ROCK_OF_AGES_20000101


And kudos to everyone over at ROA...they're doing their 10th show in a row tonight and VERY deserving of tomorrow off to spend with friends and loved ones - hope they (and all of you!!!)have a terrific Thanksgiving holiday!

And remember...theater tickets make a great holiday gift! :)

Miss Lizzy
Dupree's Diva Denizen

Updated On: 11/26/08 at 11:11 AM

[VocalLizzy]

Posted: 11/27/08 at 11:37am

Okay...minor glitch in the Photo Feature with Taye Diggs at "Rock of Ages" fixed...with a couple of extra photos added:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Taye_Diggs_Visits_ROCK_OF_AGES_20081126

Enjoy everyone, and have a terrific Thanksgiving!

Miss Lizzy
Dupree's Diva Denizen...pass the pumpkin pie, Sherrie...and stop hogging the stuffing, Lonny...

[Jane2]

Posted: 11/27/08 at 9:37pm

Yay! look at Miss Lizzy in the picture!

[VocalLizzy]

Posted: 11/28/08 at 5:06am

Awww, thanks Jane2! Yeah, it was a terrific surprise to get to be a part of that visit and I'm VERY grateful...

One of my Facebook friends commented on the photo as being a "bunch of troublemakers" and I jokingly replied to the effect of "Well, with 'Lonny' and 'Dennis' missing from the photo, it could be bad news - we raided the bar moments later LOL."

Hope everyone here on the rockingest Love thread on BWW had a terrific holiday and I look forward to meeting more of you at the upcoming holiday season performances!

Miss Lizzy
Dupree's Diva Denizen...

[VocalLizzy]

Posted: 11/29/08 at 9:08am

Morning, rockers!!!

Just a reminder: Constantine Maroulis ("Drew") will NOT be performing at today's shows (2p and 8p). Jeremy Woodard will be playing the role of "Drew" today...and Christopher Spaulding will be playing the roles normally played by Jeremy.

Rock on and break a leg, guys!

Miss Lizzy
Dupree's Diva Denizen...

Posted: 12/1/08 at 10:22pm

has anyone seen the new video billboard in Times Sq?

[srtfan]

Posted: 12/1/08 at 10:46pm

Link to the video of the billboard:
http://artmeetscommerce.net/rockofages/billboard.html

[BlueforBroadway]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 6:54am

Wow!!! Love the billboard! Sounds like they got some advertising money, eh? The placement is great, too! Right in the middle of Times Square.

Did anyone go to last Saturday's shows? Just wondering how Jeremy did as Drew.

[VocalLizzy]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 10:06am

Morning, rockers!!!

Sorry, Blue...I missed seeing Jeremy go on as "Drew" but reports from those at the theater last night said he did a great job. (I had no doubt, having not only seen him as "Franz" but hearing raves about his "Stacee Jaxx" - he's able to do just about anything he puts his mind to (even running the NYC Marathon last month!).

Oh, and speaking of stand-bys...Tad Wilson was in last night for Paul Schoeffler as "Hertz" and despite it only being the second time going on in this role, he did a great job. Tad has the prettiest tenor voice...sounded especially lovely on "Keep on Loving You" in Act II. :)

The billboard looks so terrific - nice to see the producers put their money where their motorin' is LOL.

Will be at the show a few times this week and at Tuesday's Gypsy of the Year event...stop by and say hi!

Rock on,

Miss Lizzy
Dupree's Diva Denizen...

[shesamarshmallow]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 12:04pm

Jeremey was fine as Drew - a couple of sour notes, but he's forgiven. The wig they put him in was AWFUL, though.

[VocalLizzy]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 4:35pm

Kudos to ROA's Constantine Maroulis on the donation of his $25,000 winnings on the FOX game show "Don't Forget The Lyrics" to Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.

Details below:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Constantine_Maroulis_Presents_BCEFA_With_25000_Check_20010101

Rock on!!!!

Miss Lizzy
Dupree's Diva Denizen

[VocalLizzy]

Posted: 12/4/08 at 10:14am

*yawn* Hey there, rockers! One sleepy diva stopping in with some news items from last night's show...

First of all...I know that there have been a few people on here wanting to purchase tickets for ROA for January but might have been hesitant due to a lack of confirmation as to Constantine's continued involvement in the show. I asked him tonight and I can confirm...buy those tickets, folks!!!! I didn't ask about his involvement beyond January, but he did confirm that he will indeed be in the show at least through January. Remember, there are a few ticket codes out there that are good through February!

Speaking of potential and/or confirmed departures...

Nova Bergeron (Ensemble / Constance Sack / Dance Captain) will be leaving the show at the end of the month and joining the cast of "Wicked". Her last day will be Sunday, December 28th. Dupree's loss will indeed be Oz's gain...

Still no word on a final performance date for Will Swenson...waiting...

Tad Wilson (Swing) will be performing on Sunday night at a charity concert in Irvington. Here are the details: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Rob_Evan_Neil_Berg_Host_Holiday_Concert_In_Irvington_127_20081201

Wesley Taylor ("Franz") will not be in the show on Monday, December 8th in order to perform at the "Bound for Broadway" concert at the Kaufman Center (go to https://kaufman-center.org/merkin-concert-hall/event/broadway-close-up-bound-for-broadway/ for more information). Christopher Spaulding will be going on for him.

Last night's show had a few hiccups and several fits of giggles...but once again, a terrific time. AWESOME audience...really energetic, fun crowd...as Lonny likes to say, "small but mighty."

And who knew that Stacee Jaxx knew so many nursery rhymes? Must have learned them from those middle school girls...

Rock on!!!!!

Miss Lizzy
Dupree's Diva Denizen

[BlueforBroadway]

Posted: 12/4/08 at 1:46pm

Good news about Constantine staying through January, at least. Maybe a trip in the dead of winter is going to be needed.

[theatre2]

Posted: 12/4/08 at 2:11pm

do you guys think that this show will get a cast cd made of it.

[VocalLizzy]

Posted: 12/4/08 at 2:47pm

Hey Theatre2,

The last I heard from the producers is that it is "in the works" / "in the discussion phase."

I know there's a market for it...as always though, it comes down to a matter of whether a profit can be made, balanced against what is likely to be an expensive proposition with the rights for so many different songs from different artists. I believe that the acquisition of song rights for a stage show is a whole other bit of drama from getting song rights for a cast recording.

When I hear anything more concrete, I will be very sure to post it here, as always.

Rock on!

Miss Lizzy
Dupree's Diva Denizen

[gbonbw=love]

Posted: 12/4/08 at 2:55pm

Constantine said on his own message board a few weeks ago, that he is planning on being in the show through February.