ABOUT THE SHOW: ROCK OF AGES

Rock of Ages takes you back to the time of big hair, big egos and big guitar solos! This Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical about a group of rockers attempting to save their beloved Sunset Strip in the ‘80s features the hits of REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Journey, Twisted Sister, and more. 

“As the show opens with blinding lights, shredding guitars and hammer-handed drumming, even nonbelievers may start inhaling the Aqua Net and embracing their inner rocker.” – Variety

Rated: R for language, crude humor, and sex

Rock of Ages is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals | concordtheatricals.com

 

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

September 12 – October 5, 2025 (Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm)

 

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Rock of Ages is proudly sponsored by West Michigan Toyota Dealers.

TICKETS

CLICK HERE for tickets.

ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES

Audio Described and ASL Interpreted Performance with pre-show Touch Tour: Saturday, September 20; Relaxed Environment Performance: Wednesday, September 17; Pick Your Price Wednesday: all Wednesday performances. We believe that all people should experience the thrill, excitement, and storytelling of live theatre. CLICK HERE to see a variety of accessible programs and services based on the needs of our community.  

STAGE DOOR DRINKS + LIBATIONS

Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13, and Saturday, September 27, join us 60 minutes before curtain at both performances to purchase beer, wine, seltzer, and soda in the lower lobby. You can enjoy your drink inside the theatre while you watch the show and return to Stage Door Drinks & Libation during intermission (where applicable)! All beverages from Stage Door Drinks + Libations will come in a reusable souvenir cup! Return with your glass to other Stage Door Drinks & Libations nights throughout the season and get a discount when you re-use your cup.

LIVE BAND KARAOKE NIGHT

ON Saturday, September 13, and Saturday, September 27, Don’t miss your chance to rock out on stage with the Rock of Ages band, 20 minutes post-show! Bring your Stage Door Drinks + Libations beverages in the theatre, and participate in our ‘80s costume contest hosted by Rock of Ages character Lonny! CLICK HERE for karaoke tickets!

AUDITION

Auditions for Rock of Ages took place in June 2025.

MEET THE CAST

CLICK HERE for the cast list.

MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: ROB BRUCE-KAREL

Music Director: SCOTT PATRICK BELL

Choreographer: MIEKE MOLL

Stage Manager: KENDRA JONES

VOLUNTEER

CLICK HERE to get involved with the production.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Check back to see how the show is brought to life at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

DIGITAL PLAYBILL

Once the show has opened, you can CLICK HERE to access the show’s Digital Playbill. Why digital and not printed? This decision had many factors that went into it including the reduction of our paper footprint in an effort to be more climate-conscious as well as budgetary restrictions coming out of the pandemic. Digital Playbills remain archived long-term and can be accessed HERE.

MEDIA AND MARKETING

From promotional and production video trailers to local television and radio spots, you’ll find it all here.

 

CLICK HERE for the promotional video trailer.

For media requests, contact Noddea Skidmore, Director of Marketing and Communications, at n.skidmore@grct.org.

 

 

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