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New Line Cinema's film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical 'Rock of Ages' has begun principal photography under the direction of Adam Shankman ('Hairspray'). The movie musical stars Julianne Hough ('Burlesque'), with actor/singer Diego Boneta in his feature film debut, Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti ('Cinderella Man'), Russell Brand ('Arthur,' 'Get Him to the Greek'), R&B queen Mary J. Blige, Malin Akerman ('The Proposal'), multiple Emmy winner Bryan Cranston (TV's 'Breaking Bad,' 'The Lincoln Lawyer') and Academy Award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones ('Chicago'), with Oscar nominees Alec Baldwin ('The Cooler') and Tom Cruise ('Born on the Fourth of July').

While ROCK OF AGES is Broadway's Best Party every day of the week, the smash hit, five-time Tony Award nominated musical is ready to take it over the top, 80's style, on Tuesdays and Fridays with the launch of Two-for-One Tequila Tuesdays and Summer Fun Fridays at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street.

According to Deadline.com, Malin Akerman has joined the cast of the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of ROCK OF AGES. Akerman will play Constance, 'a journalist who intends to write an expose on decadent rocker Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise).' Director Adam Shankan previously offered the role to both ANne Hathaway and Amy Adams.

Dan Domenech, star of the smash hit musical ROCK OF AGES now in its 3rd year on Broadway at The Helen Hayes, performed God Bless America during the opening ceremony of yesterday's TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour in New York City.

'Breaking Bad's' Bryan Cranston is set to play the mayor in the upcoming 'Rock of Ages' film, to be directed by Shankman and based on the Broadway musical, according to Deadline.com. Cranston will play the husband of an advocate who wants to ban rock and roll. That role will be played by Catherine Zeta-Jones and both were created specifically for the movie.

Constantine Maroulis and Rebecca Faulkenberry took ROCK OF AGES to DANCING WITH THE STARS tonight. Hosted by Tom Bergeron ('America's Funniest Home Videos') and Brooke Burke ('Dancing with the Stars' Season Seven Champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

'American Idol' alum and Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis will soon say goodbye to the national tour of Rock of ages, according to a recent interview with JSOnline. Maraoulis, who originated leading man 'Drew' on Broadway, commented: 'I've set out and accomplished everything I've wanted to do.' Maroulis departs from the show in July after being involved with the show for three years.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Adam Shankman has created a role for Catherine Zeta Jone in the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of ROCK OF AGES. JOne, who is currently in final negotiations for the film, will play a villian character described by Shankman as: 'if Tipper Gore and Anita Bryant had a love child. She is this hardcore, moral majority, arch-conservative who wants to shut down rock'n roll in the great city of Los Angeles.'

On ROCK OF AGES film director Adam Shankman's Twitter, he wrote that he 'was at #rockofagesmovie office last night til 1130 pm. Long day, but script gets better and better. New song mashups sound amazing. Added rock you like a hurricane to movie. It's AWESOME!!!'

Before Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis took on a leading role on the Great White Way, he was just s singer from a small New Jersey based band. Quickly after starring in the fourth season of American Idol, alongside Carrie Underwood, Maroulis brought his talent to Broadway, starring in THE WEDDING SINGER and ROCK OF AGES soon after. In honor of his return to the Idol stage tonight, BroadwayWorld has picked our favorite Maroulis performances, which include everything from Broadway to Idol and lots in between. Check out our picks below!

In the following video Tony nominee Constantie Maroulis makes an appearance on 'The Price is Right' to introduce a rockin showcase, that included a trip to New York City to see ROCK OF AGES. Click below to check it out!

With news that relative newcomer Diego Boneta will lead as Drew in the upcoming ROCK OF AGES film, many fans are wondering why Broadway's original Drew, Constantine Maroulis, was passed over for the film.

In celebration of the reopening of Rock of Ages at the Helen Hayes Theatre, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister was honored with a certificate naming him the show's worldwide ambassador during a celebration held at Bowlmor Lanes Times Square this past Friday. Snider, whose music is featured in the hit Broadway show (‘I Wanna Rock' and ‘We're Not Gonna Take It'), recently played the character of 'Dennis' for an 11 week run before the show went dark last fall in anticipation of its move to the Helen Hayes Theatre.

After a breif hiatus, ROCK OF AGES re-opened at the Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway last night, March 24. The five-time Tony Award nominated musical played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011. The production moved houses to make way for RAIN, which had to vacate it's home at the Neil Simon Theatre to accommodate Catch Me If You Can. Check out this video of the cast rocking out at curatin call!

After a breif hiatus, ROCK OF AGES reopens at the Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway tonight, March 24. The five-time Tony Award nominated musical played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011. The production moved houses to make way for RAIN, which had to vacate it's home at the Neil Simon Theatre to accommodate Catch Me If You Can.

The Tony-nominated musical, Rock of Ages, is rocking stages across the country as it continues its Constantine Maroulis-led national tour. The Broadway favorite found its way into San Francisco's Curran Theater last week and promptly brought down the house. Playing now through April 9th in the city that was built on rock-n-roll, Rock of Ages, is a not-to-be-missed, fun ride of a musical.

Whatsonstage.com has revealed that ROCK OF AGES will play the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre in August. Performances begin August 31, with an opening date to be announced. According to the report, tickets are rumored to be on slae as early as March 7. For the full report, visit www.whatsonstage.com.