Rock of Ages

‘Rock of Ages’ to Play Garden Theatre in Winter Garden Jan 25-Mar 12, 2023

- Michelle Snow

Rock of Ages

The five-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” will play the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden January 25-February 26, 2023, with some well-known names in the cast.

UPDATE: Rock of Ages at the Garden Theatre will now be extended through March 12th!

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Orlando This Weekend: January 14-16, 2011

- Michelle Snow

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Here’s a round-up of concerts and other events happening in the Orlando area this weekend.

January 14:

  • Big Boi at House of Blues – Free for college students
  • Broadway Across America: Rock of Ages at Carr Performing Arts Center – $35.75-$67.75
  • The Deepest Red  at The Haven in Sanford – Free
  • Gaelic Storm at The Plaza Theatre – $20
  • Iced Down at Garage Bar in Sanford – Free
  • I *heart* John Hughes Night costume party at Little Fish Huge Pond in Sanford – Free
  • Mustang Sally at The Barn in Sanford – $5
  • Otronicon at Orlando Science Center – $17
  • The Queers at The Social – $12
  • Rug / Stockholm / more at Back Booth – $5
  • Amy Schumer at the Improv at Pointe Orlando – $17

January 15:

  • 2011 Central Florida Scottish Highland Games in Winter Springs – $17 advance/$20 at gate
  • Tab Benoit  at The Plaza Theatre – $15-$25
  • Broadway Across America: Rock of Ages at Carr Performing Arts Center – $35.75-$67.75
  • Great Toy Build Off (11am-1pm) at Orange County Regional History Center – Free
  • Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday Parade (10am) in Downtown Orlando – Free
  • Martin Luther King, Jr Festival (presented by Star 94.5) at Lake Eola Amphitheater – Free
  • Kylesa / Zoroaster / more at Back Booth – $14
  • Lakeridge Winery Winter Music Series in Clermont – Free
  • Lost in the Trees at The Social – $13
  • Otronicon at Orlando Science Center – $17
  • Restless Heart at The Barn in Sanford – $20
  • Sam Byck and the Tricky Dickies at Little Fish Huge Pond in Sanford – Free
  • Amy Schumer at the Improv at Pointe Orlando – $17
  • Sixty Watt Sun at Garage Bar in Sanford – Free
  • Traverser  at The Haven in Sanford – Free
  • World of Beer Grand Opening Party in Dr. Phillips – Free

January 16:

  • 2011 Central Florida Scottish Highland Games in Winter Springs – $12 advance/$15 at gate
  • Authority Zero at Back Booth – $14
  • Big Gigantic at The Social – $14
  • Broadway Across America: Rock of Ages at Carr Performing Arts Center – $35.75-$67.75
  • Cake at House of Blues – $35
  • Jeff Daniels at The Plaza Theatre – $20-$30
  • K92 All Star Acoustic Jam w/ Craig Morgan, Lee Brice, LoCash Cowboys and more – $47 GA / $67 Reserved Balcony
  • Obits at Will’s Pub – $12
  • Otronicon at Orlando Science Center – $17
  • Amy Schumer at the Improv at Pointe Orlando – $15

Highlights of the week ahead:

  • January 17 – Otronicon at Orlando Science Center – $17
  • January 19 – Little Feat at The Plaza Theatre – $30-$50
  • January 20 – Doug Benson at Back Booth – $18
  • January 20 – Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra at The Plaza Theatre – $37.50-$43.50
  • January 20 – Barry Manilow at Amway Center – $16-$111

Mid-Week Break: Orlando Around the Web for January 12, 2011

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While I’m working hard to bring you news and reviews of things happening around Orlando and its surroundings, there are some other great blogs out there who are doing the same.

So here are some recent posts that you might enjoy reading:

The Orlando Sentinel says the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery has been delayed once again. It was to launch Feb 3, but now there’s no solid date.

Central Florida Top 5 has all the details on the upcoming Seminole’s Got Talent competition.

The Travelin’ Gringo attended last weekend’s 5th annual Central Florida Crimeline Chili Cookoff in Sanford. Looks like it was a yummy event.

WESH reports that the city has approved the reconstruction plans for the Lake Eola Fountain.

Mark at The Daily City recommends The Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden at Ivanhoe Village.

Kelly Fitzpatrick of the Orlando Sentinel reports on a name change – and focus – for Tabu downtown.

The Orlando Theater Blog at the Orlando Sentinel has a review of Rock of Ages, playing this week at the Bob Carr P.A.C.

Finally, Orlando food critic Scott Joseph reviews the burger options at Pine 22 in downtown Orlando.

It’s Time to Rock as Broadway Hit Rock of Ages Comes to Orlando

- Michelle Snow

It’s 1987 on the Sunset Strip. In LA’s most famous rock club, a small town girl meets a big city rocker and the two fall in love to the sound of the great rock hits of the 80s.

This is the premise behind the five-time Tony Award nominated musical Rock of Ages.

A loving comedic look at all that rocked in the late 80s, the soundtrack includes songs by Night Ranger, Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Poison, Warrant, Twisted Sister and Whitesnake.

The show still maintains its base on Broadway, but has also taken the show on the road. It’s due to stop in Orlando this week, running at the Carr Performing Arts Centre downtown from January 11 to 16.

Headlining the touring version of Rock of Ages is Tony Award Nominee and “American Idol” finalist Constantine Maroulis, who is very much in his element as the aforementioned rocker, Drew. Theater vet Rebecca Faulkenberry plays the small town girl Sherrie.

So break out your spandex, Aquanet and wine coolers. Tickets for the musical are available ranging from $35.75 to $67.75 (plus tax and Ticketmaster service fees). Go see it now, before they make the movie (due out in 2012, last I heard).

I saw Rock of Ages in it’s pre-Broadway beginnings in Los Angeles, and even then, it completely entertained me. But don’t just take my word for it – check out these video highlight clips courtesy of the Tony Awards and Playbill Magazine:

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