As the opening song says, "it don't get better than this," and it is true. The touring company of ROCK OF AGES is in top-notch form, and the entire evening is nothing but fun, laughs, and good times.
Tony Nominee Constantine Maroulis is the perfect wanna-be rock star with impressive stage presence and acting/vocal ranges. His transition from handsome and humble barback to front man during "Cum on Feel the Noize" cements his star status.
Patrick Lewallen as Lonny/Narrator welcomes the audience immediately and just about steals every scene with his comedic timing and comprehension of the material, which is both over-the-top but credible.
Rebecca Fulkenberry's hearty and deep voice propel her portrayal of Sherrie with both sex appeal and charm.
The on-stage band "Arsenal" also invites the audience upon arrival and lets us in on the fun, and we know we are part of the party. The entire cast is of high quality and caliber.
Not to be overlooked is Jason Lyons's lighting design which impressively re-creates the arena rock concert feel and appeal of the 1980s.
Not of all the songs are played in full, but this keeps both the novelty and movement alive, and it all works.
If you're looking for "nothing but a good time," visit the Bourbon Room and ROCK OF AGES.
GRADE = A
2 comments:
You hit the nail on the head, the audience is in on the party! Nice comment on the lighting design, few every seem to notice that. :-)
You hit the nail on the head, the audience is in on the party! Nice comment on the lighting design, few every seem to notice that. :-)
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