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Constantine Maroulis
as Alan Freed

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Box Office Hours: Mon 1pm-8pm, Tue 1pm-7pm, Wed 1pm-8pm, Thu Noon-8pm, Fri 1pm-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm

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For groups of 10 or more, visit Broadway Inbound or call 866-302-0995.

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Previews Begin June 3 • Opening Night June 21

ROCK & ROLL MAN is the original musical about a musical original. Alan Freed was a Cleveland DJ who heard the future—and knew he had to let it sing. He named the genre “Rock & Roll,” bringing music to the masses and integrating artists and audiences on the airwaves and in concerts for the first time in history. Along the way, he became an icon to the nation’s youth—and a target for the nation’s establishment.

In addition to explosive original songs written just for the stage, ROCK & ROLL MAN features classics created by legends such as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, LaVern Baker, Buddy Holly, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, including genre-defying hits like “Tutti Frutti,” “Maybellene,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and “Why Do Fools Fall in Love.”

Freed’s passion for music inspired the generation that changed society forever.

ROCK & ROLL MAN features a book by Gary Kupper (Freckleface Strawberry The Musical - Outer Critics Circle nomination), Larry Marshak (editor of Night Beat Magazine and Rock Magazine), and Rose Caiola (Freckleface Strawberry The Musical - Outer Critics Circle nomination), original music and lyrics by Gary Kupper, vintage Rock & Roll elements developed by Marshak Classic Music LLC and Gary Kupper Music, direction by Tony Award® nominee Randal Myler (It Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues), and choreography by Stephanie Klemons (Associate Choreographer and Global Dance Supervisor of Hamilton).

Cast

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Constantine Maroulis

Alan Freed
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Constantine Maroulis

(Alan Freed)

Maroulis is best known for his iconic star turn in Broadway’s Rock of Ages for which he garnered a myriad of accolades including a Best Actor Tony Award® nomination. Maroulis became a household name during the heyday of “American Idol,” and his stage acting work includes Jekyll & Hyde, The Wedding Singer, RENT, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Toxic Avenger, and more. Maroulis is father to Malena James, his 12 year old daughter, and currently resides in New Jersey. constantinemaroulis.com


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Joe Pantoliano

Morris Levy / Leo Mintz
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Joe Pantoliano

(Morris Levy / Leo Mintz)

has collaborated with some of Hollywood’s most prestigious artists, including Christopher Nolan (Memento), Steven Spielberg (The Goonies, Empire of the Sun), The Wachowskis (Bound, The Matrix, Sense8), Andrew Davis (The Fugitive) and Martin Brest (Midnight Run). Theatre – Terrence McNally’s Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune and Lyle Kessler’s Orphans. Primetime Emmy Award in a Drama Series (“Sopranos”). Pantoliano founded No Kidding, Me Too!, an organization dedicated to removing the stigma from mental illness.


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Bob Ari

J. Edgar Hoover
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Bob Ari

(J. Edgar Hoover)

has been a working actor for over 50 years. New York audiences will remember him from Bells Are Ringing, Picasso At The Lapin Agile, Die Mommie Die, and many, many others. Over 30 regional theatres. Films such as Two Lovers and Kissing Jessica Stein and on TV in “Manifest,” “Madam Secretary,” “Blindspot,” “The Onion News Network,” and all three “Law & Orders.” Training: Carnegie Mellon, Moscow Art Theatre, The Groundlings.

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Rodrick Covington

Little Richard
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Rodrick Covington

(Little Richard)

is grateful to be returning to New World Stages. Broadway: Tony Award-Winning Grammy nominated revival of Once On This Island and The Lion King. Regional: Goddess (BRT). Off-Broadway: Invisible Thread (Second Stage), Drumstruck (New World Stages), Joan of Arc (The Public), Central Avenue (Signature Theatre, Won Best Performance and Best Show in the NTMF). SUNY PURCHASE B.F.A. Gratitude to A&R, Brenner Entertainment and husband Jay.

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Valisia LeKae

LaVern Baker
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Valisia LeKae

(LaVern Baker)

has been nominated for a Grammy®, Tony, Drama League, and OCC Awards for her role as Diana Ross in Motown the Musical. She also won a Theatre World Award. Broadway: Three Penny Opera, 110 in the Shade, Ragtime, The Book of Mormon. Off-Broadway: Superhero (Audelco Nomination) and Almost Heaven, The John Denver Musical. Regional: Ragtime (Jeff Award). Television: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “The Blacklist,” and “Blue Bloods.” @valisialekae


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Joe Barbara

Swing
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Joe Barbara

(Swing)

Broadway: Grease!, (Zuko); Bronx Tale - The Musical, (Sonny). Vegas: Jersey Boys. Other: The Wanderer, TnT’s Wedding, Nunsense, Beauty... Guys... Film: Jersey Boys Live! TV: “Another World” (Joe Carlino); “AMC,” “Law & Order,” “Blue Bloods.” Games: “Ray Boccino” GTA IV.

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Andy Christopher

Buddy Holly / Pat Boone
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Andy Christopher

(Buddy Holly / Pat Boone)

Tour: Buddy... (AEA). Off-Broadway: The Baker's Wife (Theatre Row). Regional: The MUNY, MT Wichita, Cincinnati Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse, Bucks County, Disney Cruise Line and more. TV: “Retreat” (FX), “That Damn Michael Che” (HBO). For Esther, Haven, and Mercy. Ps. 100.

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Natalie Kaye Clater

Ensemble
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Natalie Kaye Clater

(Ensemble)

(She/Her) Began her career at the MUNY; Dreamgirls, West Side Story, Grease. National Tour: Hamilton (2018-2022). TV/Film: Better Nate Than Ever (Disney+), “The Equalizer” (CBS), “Godfather of Harlem” (EPIX). Natalie is a current cast member of Songs for Littles (YouTube). @nkayec

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Lawrence Dandridge

Ensemble
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Lawrence Dandridge

(Ensemble)

(He/They) is thrilled to make his Off-Broadway Debut. TOURS: Smokey Robinson/Damon Harris in Ain’t Too Proud 1st Nat.; TJ in Sister Act 2nd Nat. Co-founder of Aurway in NJ. Playwright. Composer. @that_musicman Rep: @collectivetalent

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AJ Davis

Lead Singer: Sixty Minute Man
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AJ Davis

(Lead Singer: Sixty Minute Man)

Tours: Dreamgirls. Regional Theatre: Rock and Roll Man (Berkshire Theatre Group), The Wiz (Maine State Music Theatre), Smokey Joe’s Café (Midtown Arts Center). A.J. also tours with Legacy in Concert, Motones vs. Jerseys, and Uptown Boys. @AJD1227.

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Autumn Guzzardi

Alan's Mother / Jackie
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Autumn Guzzardi

(Alan's Mother / Jackie)

Select Credits: Rock of Ages, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 9TO5, Trip Of Love, Romy and Michele’s H.S. Reunion, We Will Rock You. TV: “Fosse/Verdon,” “Elementary,” ”Law & Order SVU,” “Blue Bloods.” Thanks and Love Hybrid, TFT, T.J. @autumnguzzardi, autumnguzzardi.com

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Anna Hertel

Alana / Cathy / Ensemble
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Anna Hertel

(Alana / Cathy / Ensemble)

is thrilled to be debuting in her first Off-Broadway show! She graduated from Elon University in May of ’22 earning a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. She’s thankful for God, her agents, Marc Ferre & Dustin Flores, family & friends.

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Jamonté

Frankie Lymon / Dave Cooper
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Jamonté

(Frankie Lymon / Dave Cooper)

(He/Him) making his Off-Broadway debut. You may have seen this UCF graduate as Seaweed J. Stubbs and Duane on the national/international tours of Hairspray. He sends love to HKA, friends, family and mentors for their love and support! @itsjamonte

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Matthew S. Morgan

Chuck Berry / Screamin' Jay Hawkins
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Matthew S. Morgan

(Chuck Berry / Screamin' Jay Hawkins)

Broadway: The Lion King (Vegas OC, Gazelle & Rafiki national tours); Hairspray (Toronto companies); RENT (National tour). Many plays and readings: Best of Enemies; Blues for Mister Charlie, A Christmas Carol. Thanks to Bohemia, Kit/Con & family. @mrmatthewsmorgan

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Chase Peacock

Swing
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Chase Peacock

(Swing)

is beyond grateful to be back on a New York stage. Broadway: American Idiot. National Tour: High School Musical. Regional: The Nutty Professor (Ogunquit), Bull Durham (Alliance), High School Musical (Paper Mill). Thanks to Dave. Love to my wife Maggie.

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Dominique Scott

Jerry Lee Lewis / Dick Clark
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Dominique Scott

(Jerry Lee Lewis / Dick Clark)

National Tours: Rock of Ages (Drew), MDQ (JLL), and Boy Band Review. Regional: Hedwig, Miss Saigon, Kinky Boots. Lead singer/producer of Sugarmore. Check out his debut album, Rise! Thanks to Staz/Mullen clan, KMA, Collective, JZ Casting, and Shannon Stasiulis. @domscottrocks

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Bronwyn Tarboton

Swing
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Bronwyn Tarboton

(Swing)

Broadway: Frozen. Off-Broadway: Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Tour: A Chorus Line (Maggie). Paper Mill Playhouse, MUNY, George Street Playhouse, NCT, Tuacahn, STAGES. Bronwyn created @nyctrashtotreasures (check it out on insta/tiktok) featured on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” Apartment Therapy, Wall Street Journal, “Today Show” and more.

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Eric B. Turner

Bo Diddley / Judge
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Eric B. Turner

(Bo Diddley / Judge)

An actor, singer/songwriter of chart busting music has an extensive performance resume; having appearances on television, screen and stages around the world, from the legendary Apollo Theatre and Carnegie Hall to the Umbria Jazz Festival. www.EricBTurner.com

Creative

Gary Kupper

Composer, Lyricist, Co-Writer, Music Supervision, and Arrangements

Gary Kupper

(Composer, Lyricist, Co-Writer, Music Supervision, and Arrangements)

has been writing shows since he was a student at Bronx High School of Science. He was signed to Polydor Records and recorded an album backed by Van Morrison’s band, entitled Shoot For The Moon. He had songs recorded in movies and television. As a musician he backed up the iconic Chuck Berry all over the world. He also shared stages with Elton John, Jay Leno, James Brown, Gary U.S. Bonds, The Drifters, Ben E. King, Martha and the Vandellas, Percy Sledge, and many other notable entertainers. Musical Director, Forever Motown. Kupper’s theater work includes lyrics and music for an adaption of Freckleface Strawberry, based on the bestselling book by Julianne Moore, co-writing the script with Rose Caiola (New World Stages). The show was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle award for Best Musical and was named one of the “seven best family shows for Children in NYC” by WCBS. Other productions include Consumer Behavior (songs and co-wrote the book, Fringe Festival), Timmy The Great (Jay Binder, Savion Glover, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, directors), and Rubirosa (Playwrights Horizons).

Larry Marshak

Book Co-Writer

Larry Marshak

(Book Co-Writer)

was a staff writer and editor at Night Beat Magazine and the editor of Rock Magazine. He has written over 200 published pieces on the rock and roll culture, including in the autobiography of Bruce Springsteen. His first published piece was an interview in The Village Voice with Alan Freed. He produced dozens of rock and roll concerts, including the series of 30 Original Rock & Roll Shows in partnership with CBS Broadcasting in NYC. Marshak has had six productions in Las Vegas, including the longest-running show in history, Love Potion #10. He was the house producer at the Sid Caesar Theater and produced the road shows for Golda, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Play It Again Sam, Groucho, Forever Motown, The Golden Years of Music, Aaron Banks Wonderful World of Martial Arts, and The Golden Years of Comedy. He is the producer of the current touring version of Forever Motown and Lonesome Traveler and has managed The Drifters for forty years.

Rose Caiola

Book Co-Writer

Rose Caiola

(Book Co-Writer)

Founder and Executive Artistic Director of Manhattan Movement & Arts Center (mmac), a state-of-the-art dance and movement classroom, studio and performance facility near Lincoln Center, and Manhattan Youth Ballet, one of the country’s premier classical ballet academies. Rose conceived, co-wrote, and produced the Off-Broadway premiere of Freckleface Strawberry The Musical (Outer Critics Circle nomination for Best New Musical), based on Julianne Moore’s children’s book, which premiered at New World Stages and is currently being licensed worldwide by Music Theatre International. Rose began her career as a dancer and actress and is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Randal Myler

Director

Randal Myler

(Director)

is a Tony Award® nominee for co-conceiving and directing It Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues at Lincoln Center. He is also known (both as writer and director) for his critically acclaimed Hank Williams: Lost Highway (Drama Desk, Lortel nom, Outstanding Musical; 2 years at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville) and his Janis Joplin bio-musical Love, Janis, which surpassed 700 performances at the former Village Gate. Mr. Myler's other numerous credits include co-conceiving Nat King Cole and Me with Gregory Porter; directing former Ronette Ronnie Spector's triumphant UK tour of Beyond the Beehive; directing Dream A Little Dream: The Mamas and Papas Musical with “Papa” Denny Doherty; Fire On The Mountain: Music Of The Coal Mines (Best Musical—Bay Area Critics); and, most recently, I'll Take You There: The Music Of Muscle Shoals. His extensive regional credits include The Kennedy Center, Arena Stage, Mark Taper Forum, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Alley Theatre, Seattle Rep, Denver Center, Dallas Theatre Center, San Diego's Old Globe, and many others.

Stephanie Klemons

Choreographer

Stephanie Klemons

(Choreographer)

is a Drama Desk and Grammy® Award-winning Broadway performer, director, and choreographer. She’s the Associate Choreographer, Global Dance Supervisor, and an original cast member of the Tony & Olivier Award-winning smash Hamilton on Broadway, West End, and tours. Additional original company Broadway credits: In the Heights, If/Then, Bring It On (Assoc. Chor.). Other choreography and direction: Mozart (Carnegie Hall), In the Heights (Kennedy Center), This is Sadie (NYCCT), Little Shop of Horrors (ART), Gypsy (Marriot Theater), Rock of Ages (Drury Lane, PCLO), Frank Wildhorn’s Zelda (Flatrock Playhouse), Children of Salt (NYMF). Other choreography commissions: New Deco Orchestra, Norwegian Cruise Lines, American Dance Machine at The Joyce, and NBA’s Brooklynettes Dance Team. TV/Film Choreography: Victoria’s Secret “Umbrella Commercial Campaign,” George Michael X Vogue Music Video, “Let The Right One In” (Showtime), “Hunters” (Netflix). Stephanie was the choreographer behind the viral 2018 Super Bowl commercial “Time of My Life,” starring Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. Please visit KatiesArtProject.Org to learn more the non-profit she founded in 2010.

Dave Keyes

Musical Direction, Music Supervision, and Arrangements

Dave Keyes

(Musical Direction, Music Supervision, and Arrangements)

Native New Yorker, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and music director, Dave is a 35-year veteran of the Blues, American Roots, and Broadway music scenes both in the pit and as a worldwide live touring musician in support of his 7 CDs. Dave’s Broadway credits include being the Associate Conductor for the 6-year Broadway run of the Grammy®-winning show Smokey Joe’s Cafe, in addition to other Broadway shows such as Lennon, Hot Feet, and numerous others. Over the last 10 years, in addition to his own band and solo gigs, Dave worked with bluesman Popa Chubby and R&R queen Ronnie Spector in addition to lengthy stints with such iconic legends as Odetta, David Johansen, Bo Diddley, Darlene Love, rockabilly man Sleepy LaBeef, and gospel great Marie Knight. Recently nominated for his 4th Blues Music Award, Dave is thrilled to be returning to his roots playing the great music of Rock & Roll Man.

Frequently Asked Questions

All guests are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in the theatre to protect themselves and others, but it is no longer required.

Ages 7+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theater.

2 hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission.

Mon 7pm, Wed 2pm & 8pm, Thu 7pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 3pm. Scroll up to view the full calendar.

Performances begin June 3rd at New World Stages in New York City, located 340 West 50th Street.

Convenient and affordable parking is located on 49th and 50th Streets, as well as many other neighborhood lots using an app like Best Parking or Spot Hero.

The use of cameras, video equipment or flash photography is not allowed during the performance. However, we encourage taking photos and videos before the performance, during intermission, and after the show.

Yes!  New World Stages is wheelchair and elevator accessible. The “Access Information” tab on the Telecharge show page provides information on access into the theatre, as well as specific locations of wheelchair, transfer arm, and companion seating. To search for seats, go to “Find Tickets” and click on “Wheelchair-Only Locations & Transfer Arm Seats.” If you need assistance purchasing wheelchair or transfer arm seating, contact Telecharge Access Services at 212-239-6222.

Late seating will be at the discretion of the house manager. Please note that latecomers may not be able to access their purchased seats.

Infrared assisted listening devices and neck induction loop systems (requires t-coil) are available to borrow at the Shubert Audience Services kiosk.

Outside food or beverage are not permitted in the theater.

Yes, there are t-shirts, magnets, mugs, tote bags, and other merchandise available for purchase.

Contact Broadway Inbound.  Call 866-302-0995 or email [email protected] with the date/time of your requested performance, and the total number in your group.

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Ticketing FAQS

You will receive an order confirmation email that will have your ticket details and confirmation number which you can click on to view your detailed order information. If you do not know your order number or need assistance with your order, please call Telecharge Customer Service at 212-239-6210 or 800-543-4835.

Yes, tickets can be purchased during the box office’s operating hours located at 340 West 50th Street. Tickets purchased in person at the box office are not subject to a service fee.

Box Office Hours:
Monday: 1pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 1pm - 7pm
Wednesday: 1pm - 8pm
Thursday: Noon - 8pm
Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 10am - 7pm

For any ticketing inquiries or assistance purchasing tickets, please call the official box office, Telecharge, at 212-239-6200.

You can find the seating chart by visiting the Telecharge show page and clicking on the "Seating Chart" tab.

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Effective Date: February 23, 2023

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