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Rock of Ages: Big Screen then West End?
| Broadway musical ‘Rock of Ages’ is set to hit the big screen in 2011. Filming is scheduled to begin this summer, after the rights were sold to New Line Cinema, a major American film studio. That may pave the way for a West End transfer, for a show described by some as 'Mamma Mia! for dudes!' |
Hair Metal HistoryHair Metal was huge in the ‘80s, with bands such as Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe and Poison combining the power chords of heavy metal, with the flamboyance of glam rock. The bands dominated MTV play-lists, spawning dedicated shows such as Headbanger’s Ball.From a movement which grew out of the Sunset Strip scene, it was fitting that ‘Rock of Ages’ premiered in Los Angeles in 2006. The musical opened on Broadway in April 2009, and was quickly nominated for 5 Tony Awards. |
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California Dreaming Working as a Sunset Strip busboy (a low-paid bar worker), would-be rock star Drew falls for aspiring actress Sherrie. When developers move in, determined to clean up the Strip, their hopes and dreams are thrown into jeopardy. |
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Is London Calling?Following the West End success of We Will Rock You and Jersey Boys, ‘Rock of Ages’ producers are believed to be keen on capturing a slice of the London 'jukebox musical' market. With head-banging rock songs and tongue-in-cheek humour, the show has the potential to reach a whole new audience. Toronto and Melbourne productions are opening soon. |
| We Will Rock You Breaks / Jersey Boys Breaks |
Posted by Ben on Tuesday 16th March 2010 at 1:44PM
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