Theatre Press Releases AFTER ROCKING BROOKS ATKINSON* FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS
BROADWAY’S BEST PARTY
GETS INTIMATE WITH HELEN HAYES*
ROCK OF AGES
PERFORMANCES OF THE HIT MUSICAL
TO BEGIN ON MARCH 24, 2011
AT THE HELEN HAYES THEATRE 240 WEST 44TH STREET
WITH SPECIAL “EARLY TO THE PARTY” TICKET PRICING
*No famous, deceased theatre icons were harmed in the making of this move.
(New York, NY – January 10, 2011) Today, the producers of the smash hit musical ROCK OF AGES announced that the musical will begin performances at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street on Thursday, March 24, 2011 and tickets are now on sale via Telecharge.com. The five-time Tony Award nominated musical played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011.
Along with the new theatre, ROCK OF AGES is also kicking off a crowd-pleasing ticket program where being “Early to the Party” never felt so good. The earlier you purchase your tickets to Broadway’s Best Party, the lower the price will be.
Detailed “Early to the Party” Pricing Information
- Preferred Orchestra Seats: $140.00 (Regardless of purchase date.)
- Select Orchestra and Mezzanine Seats: $90.00 (If purchased more than 6 weeks prior to performance date.)
- Select Orchestra and Mezzanine Seats: $100.00 (If purchased between 2 and 6 weeks prior to performance date.)
- Select Orchestra and Mezzanine Seats: $120.00 (If purchased within 2 weeks prior to performance date.)
- Mezzanine rows G-J: $70.00 (Regardless of purchase date)
The music that ignited a generation heats up Broadway in the smash hit, ROCK OF AGES. The classic rock love story of the decade erupts into Broadway’s best party, all to the sounds of such feel-good, sing-out-loud songs as Every Rose Has Its Thorn, I Wanna Know What Love Is, Here I Go Again, Don’t Stop Believin’ and more. This hilarious five-time Tony nominated musical is nothin’ but a good time. A New Line Cinema film of the musical, directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray), is ramping up to begin production in early spring 2011.
The show is written by Chris D’Arienzo, directed by Kristin Hanggi and choreographed by Kelly Devine. Scenic design is by Beowulf Boritt, costume design is by Tony Nominee Gregory Gale, lighting design is by Jason Lyons, sound design is by Tony Nominee Peter Hylenski, and projection design is by Zachary Borovay.
ROCK OF AGES is currently rocking the USA in its first National Tour starring Constantine Maroulis. An Australian production is also set to open at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne in April 2011.
ROCK OF AGESis produced on Broadway and world-wide by Matthew Weaver, Carl Levin, Jeff Davis, Barry Habib, Scott Prisand and Relativity Media.
Tickets to performances at The Helen Hayes are currently on sale via Telecharge.com. The performance schedule will be Monday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 8pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm and Sunday at 3pm & 7:30pm.
Casting will be announced shortly.
Twitter.com/RockofAges
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