Short North Stage opens its 2022-23 Season with the epic rock musical ROCK OF AGES. It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing and longs for small-town girl Sherrie who is new to Hollywood with stars in her eyes. However, the rock ‘n’ roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it’s too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake and more hold the answer. Come join the party this summer! We know you wanna rock! Get your tickets today at www.cbusarts.com or call 614-469-0939. Join us for a head bangin’, good time at the catered Opening Night Reception on Friday, July 22 following the performance when you purchase the add-on ticket! Single tickets, student rush tickets, pay-what-you-can tickets, and season subscriptions available.
SHOWTIMES: July 21-August 14
- Thursdays – Saturdays: 7:00pm
- Sundays: 2pm
Learn more at www.shortnorthstage.org.
ROCK OF AGES
Created by Chris D’Arienzo
Music by Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, and more
July 21- August 14, 2022
Photo credit: Jennifer Zmuda