Penwell clomped down the aisle toward a reporter in a pair of massive platform shoes. Many of the musical's characters hang out at the famed Bourbon Room, owned by Dennis, who is being played by Renaissance regular Colton Penwell. He belts out a number of tunes, including "Heaven" by Warrant, "Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake and "I Wanna Rock" by Twisted Sister. Though he is far too young, Shreve said he grew up on a lot of the songs featured in "Rock of Ages." His character, Drew, came to Hollywood to be a rock star. Shreve said patrons will really enjoy hearing a live band. "People can expect a lot of energy, a lot of fun, a lot of really good jokes." "I grew up rocking to this music," she said. Her father and her brother will be two of the musicians. "It's hard to find people who are this good at sound, this good at lighting, this good at costumes," she said of the reason she keeps coming back.Ĭhrisman handles the choreography for "Rock of Ages," which features a live band. Chrisman, of course, was Miss Ohio a couple of years ago. Shreve and Chrisman have become regulars at the Renaissance. With stars in their eyes, the young lovers chase their dreams, but a misunderstanding involving rock god Stacee Jaxx threatens to tear them apart. Soon after hopping off a bus from the Midwest, aspiring singer Sherrie Christian, played by Matti-Lynn Chrisman, immediately finds herself in trouble.Ĭoming to her rescue is Drew, a bar-back played by Ryan Shreve at the legendary club the Bourbon Room. The plot of "Rock of Ages" underscores a tale of big dreams in Hollywood. Smith's character takes on "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi and "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner, among others. I made a playlist and discovered I still enjoy these songs." "I live in Bucyrus and was worried about the weather." "I didn't audition for it initially," Smith said. He is doing his third show at the Renaissance. Smith teaches theater and English at North Central State College. He's decided to leave his band, and they all hate his guts." Cruise played the character in the film version.
Smith plays Stacee Jaxx, a rock star on the Sunset Strip. "People can expect to have a rip-roaring good time," Scott Smith said.
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The play became a 2012 movie with Tom Cruise.Ī largely local cast from the Renaissance Theatre will tackle the material the next two weekends. It features a blend of music, everything from classic rock songs by Styx and Journey to hair metal gems from Poison and Whitesnake. MANSFIELD - If you're of a certain era, you won't be able to resist the music of "Rock of Ages."ĭescribed as Broadway's best party, the show was nominated for five Tony Awards, including best musical.
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