"Sister Christian,” “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” “Dead or Alive,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Here I Go Again,” and “Don’t Stop Believing” are among the 80's rock classics in the musical Rock of Ages.
The play opens Friday and runs through April 2 at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
The story is set in L.A.’s infamous Sunset Strip in 1987. It tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in L.A. to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love.
The musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It uses the hits of the 1980s to tell its story.
The OCP is going all 80's for the performance run, and offering pre-show activities to enhance the theater going experience for patrons. Patrons are encouraged to dress up in their ‘80s best when they attend this production.
There will be a photo area in OCP’s Owen Lobby where patrons can take photos with ‘80s props, play a round of PAC-MAN at a display in the lobby and peruse a display case of the most memorable toys from the ‘80s . One note to mention parents:
Rock of Ages contains mischievous behavior, suggestive and adult dialogue and comedic reference to drug usage.
Upfront at 4 reporter Lindsey Theis got a makeover while she chatted behind the scene with Omaha native, Burke grad, and mom Mallory Vallier about the show.
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