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Additions October 27, 2008 - 9:31AM EST

New York Times

Never Mind the Mullet; It’s the Tunes
The immortal hair bands of the 1980s finally receive their due in the brash jukebox musical “Rock of Ages” at New World Stages.

Time Out New York

Review: Rock of Ages
The new jukebox musical Rock of Ages, which crams 30 hard-hitting ’80s hits into a self-consciously campy romantic comedy, knows its demo.

The Critical Condition

Bylines: A Great Jukebox Musical (Really!)
Check out my review of Rock of Ages, which is possibly the first jukebox musical in history with genuine wit.

Additions October 19, 2008

New York Daily News

'Rock of Ages' vs. 'Rock of Love'
"Rock of Ages" is the latest upbeat Off-Broadway hit, currently running at New World Stages. "Rock of Love: Charm School" is VH1's latest effort to reform wayward reality show contestants, currently airing on Sunday nights.

nytheatre.com

Review: Rock of Ages

Star-Ledger

Dude! This show really rocks
A flashy jukebox musical burning with more than two dozen mega-rock '80s classics by the likes of Journey, Twisted Sister and Styx, "Rock of Ages" is a loud, low-brow, surprisingly enjoyable show

Back Stage

Rock of Ages reviewed by Mark Peikert
Anyone thinking about attending the new jukebox musical Rock of Ages should possess a thorough knowledge of '80s rock

First Night Reviews

AmericanTheaterWeb

Review: Rock of Ages - A Surprisingly Entertaining 80s Jukebox Tuner

Associated Press

'Rock of Ages' Salutes the Songs of the Late '80s
''Rock of Ages,'' the new off-Broadway jukebox musical, revs up nostalgia for iconic rock anthems and ballads of the late 1980s.

Variety

Review: Rock of Ages
...this jukebox tuner transcends its hoary parts to become a legitimate artistic achievement. Auds may even wave their lighters out of genuine enthusiasm.

TheaterMania

Review: Rock of Ages
Constantine Maroulis, Kelli Barrett, and Will Swenson shine in this hugely enjoyable jukebox musical of songs from the 1980s.

Talkin' Broadway

Review: Rock of Ages
Let's start by answering the most obvious questions about Rock of Ages, the new jukebox musical by Chris D'Arienzo that just opened at New World Stages.

CurtainUp

Review: Rock of Ages
An extrvaganza ,with blisteringly hot 80s rock songs, a live band, and enough wine coolers to float a love story on. .