Constantine Maroulis (official website) as Drew
CONSTANTINE MAROULIS earned a Best Actor Tony Award nomination, Drama League Award nomination, Broadway.com’s Broadway Star of the Year 2009 Award for his performance in Rock of Ages. Broadway: The Wedding Singer. National tour: Rent (Roger). Off-Broadway: Rock of Ages, Jacques Brel. Regional: Williamstown. TV: “American Idol,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Law and Order,” “America’s Got Talent,” “The Tonight Show,” “Conan O’Brien,” “Ellen,” “Regis & Kelly,” “The View,” “The Soup” and contributed/hosted many “Idol”-related programs for FOX and Yahoo! Sold-out tours include Idols Live and his new solo endeavor A Night at the Rock Show, a celebration of the Rock Songbook coming to television and a city near you. Various CDs and new material available at constantinemaroulis.com and on itunes. Training: Boston Conservatory. Thanks: ROA company, David Passick, Paul Reisman and Abrams, fans and family. GREEK POWER! follow me now at twitter.com/constantinem for my news, ROA buzz and Rock n’ Roll chat. Enjoy!

Rebecca Faulkenberry as Sherrie
REBECCA FAULKENBERRY is from Bermuda and trained at Indiana University (USA) and the RSAMD (Scotland). Theatre credits include: Aunt Dan and Lemon (The Royal Court), The Shape of Things (RADA), High School Musical 2 (original cast – Fox Theatre), High School Musical (original London cast Hammersmith Apollo), The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe (West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds), The Royal Family and The Mikado (Seaside Music Theatre), Smoke on the Mountain (Brown County Playhouse). TV/Film Credits include: “Doctors” (BBC1), The Maids (AandP Productions).

MiG Ayesa (official website) as Stacee Jaxx
Born 12 January in Manila, Philippines. MiG’s family moved to Sydney, Australia when he was aged 2, where he and his older brother Andrew were then raised. MiG attended St. Patrick’s College, Strathfield and went on to study communications at Macquarie University, Sydney. During this time MiG was also a singer/songwriter forming several bands throughout the years, as he pursued his life-long dream of becoming a recording artist. At the age of 20, MiG landed an acting role that propelled his life on a very different course, taking him away from his studies and into acting in movies, theatre and television. In 2002, MiG and his wife Simone De La Rue, packed up their life and moved to London, England, UK in order to further pursue his dream of becoming a recording artist. In June 2005, while MiG was starring as ‘Galileo Figaro’ in Queen’s smash hit musical We Will Rock You, he was chosen to appear on the CBS television series ROCKSTAR:INXS, which brought him to Los Angeles, California, USA. Shortly after the finale, MiG and his wife packed up their life again and moved to L.A., upon his securing a major record deal with music giant Universal Music Group. In December of 2006, MiG’s self titled debut CD was released in the Phillippines, then in Australia the following month. Then with the addition of three originally penned tracks it was released in the United States and Canada in April of 2007. In September of 2007, after moving to New York City, MiG took off again to reprise his role as ‘Galileo’ for the International Tour of We Will Rock You. Along the way, MiG’s debut CD continued to be released to coincide with the show’s opening in each new territory (New Zealand, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand). The video for She Loved was also released and is now being aired on MTV Asia and Channel V.

Nick Cordero as Dennis Dupree, Sleazy Producer
NICK CORDERO hails from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Growing up in a creative, multi cultural household led Nick to the theater at an early age. He began singing and performing professionally at the age of 15. He studied Acting at Ryerson University in Toronto, where he began writing and recording music as a hobby. The hobby quickly turned to passion and Nick left school to pursue touring and recording his band LOVEMETHOD. After 4 years, 2 studio albums and a distribution deal with MapleMusic/Universal the band decided to go their separate ways and Nick decided he’d make his inevitable return to acting. He played Tony in Tony & Tina’s Wedding at Toronto’s famed Second City Improv, Jaime in The Last Five Years (ACT), Nugget in Equus (Citadel Theater), Sammy in Blood Brothers (Theater Aquarius), Fiddler On The Roof (Manitoba Theater Center), worked in television on “Queer As Folk” (Showtime) and “Brothers” (Canadian Film Center) before deciding to move to New York in August, 2007. Shortly after arriving he was cast as Melvin Ferd III/Toxie in The Toxic Avenger Musical directed by Tony Award winning director John Rando (Urinetown) and written by Tony Award winners Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Memphis)& David Bryan (Memphis, Keyboardist and founding member of Bon Jovi). The play opened regionally at The George St. Playhouse in New Brunswick, NJ, then continued on to New York where it ran Off-Broadway for over 350 performances at New World Stages. The play won an Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New Musical (Off-Broadway). Nick also appears on the Original Cast Recording of Toxic, released in March, 2009 by TIME/LIFE. He has also recently teamed up once more with songwriting partner Ro Sardana to work on a new Rock project called The Means (www.themeansmusic.com), which will be performing in select cities throughout the US during the coming year. Nick is absolutely thrilled to be appearing in the 1st National Tour of Rock of Ages and can’t wait to see a million faces and ROCK them all!

Patrick Lewallen (official website) as Lonny
Born and raised in sweet, sweet Kansas City, Patrick proudly earned his B.A. in Communication Studies at the University of Kansas. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!! He craves home cooking and kick-ass classic rock – especially Queen, the Beatles and Guns N’ Roses. Patrick should undergo IV therapy for his severe Pepsi addiction. Favorite athletic teams are from KC, making his unhealthy sports obsession painfully difficult. He hopes to someday be rewarded for this. A solid, winter exercise includes pausing a Nintendo Wii game and getting up for a snack or bathroom break. Hobbies include depositing money, sleeping heavily, smiling honestly and fake fighting in slow motion. He lives by the words of the late and legendary Freddie Mercury, “Women are like modern paintings. You can’t enjoy them if you try to understand them.” Patrick thanks Telsey + Co and all involved with ROA. Love and thanks to the best family and friends around, Mom, Dad, Molly, Stephanie, Paul, Ryan and Linda. Oh, and by the way, he never refuses a free beer – hint, hint. Learn more at www.patricklewallen.com.

Teresa Stanley as Justice, Mother
With a voice like an angel it is evident that Stanley was born to sing! This vivacious, multi-talented, songbird dazzles her audiences with song after incredible song. A rising star with the promise of tomorrow in every lyric, she leaves her audiences breathless with each stunning performance. Delivering each song with a passion that burns from her soul. At the age of fourteen Teresa took the stage in her first major musical, the Westcoast Black Theater Troupe’s production of Purlie playing the role of “Luttibelle Gussiemae Jenkins.” She quickly received reviews from critics calling her a shinning star! She went on to play roles in productions such as Showboat, Eubie, All Night Strut, Sophisticated Ladies, Ain’t Misbehavin, and Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She landed starring roles as Dorothy in The Wiz, and Effie White in Dreamgirls. Teresa has sang and toured with The New York Harlem Singers, The Broadway Church Ladies, Henry L. Porter and The Love Campaign, Dewayne Harvey and Unrestrained Praise, the Westcoast Gospel Chorus of Florida, and the Westcoast Black Theater Troupe. Stanley is also featured on the new recordings of Sign Me Up by Henry L. Porter and The Love Campaign. It had been Teresa’s long time dream to appear on Broadway. Her dream came true April 2007 being cast in The Color Purple, playing countless roles, and ending the run on Broadway as “Church Lady Darlene” Teresa Stanley, a star to remember!

Casey Tuma as Regina
CASEY TUMA is stoked to be ROCKIN’ across America! Broadway/National Tour: Annie – 20th Anniversary. Regional: High School Musical 2 (Atlanta TOTS and North Shore MT), Barefoot in the Park (HSN @ The Kennedy), All Shook Up (Media Theatre), The Music Man (Lenape Regional PAC). PSU MT Alum! Thanks to Telsey+Co, Avalon Artists Group, amazing family, friends, and J!

Bret Tuomi as Hertz
Although originally from Montana, Bret currently resides in Chicago. He has performed on stage in 37 states over the length of his 25 year career. Notable credits include Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol with The Goodman Theatre, Macduff in Macbeth with Notre Dame Shakepeare Festival and Leo in Leading Ladies with Montana Repertory Theatre. However, Rock of Ages is by far the most bad ass show he’s ever done. Bret would like to thank God and his agent.

Travis Walker as Franz
TRAVIS WALKER is psyched to have his first tour be Rock of Ages! An actor out of Chicago, his most recent credits include Sweet and Hot: A Harold Arlen Revue and the Jeff Award-Winning production of Chess with Theo Ubique Cabaret. He’s also worked with AboutFace Theatre and Hubris Productions. Thanks to Telsey and love to his amazing family and Mer!, an Iowa native (Dubuque) and the fifth of eight children holds a BA in Theatre from the University of Northern Iowa (May ’08). Post-graduation he spent a summer at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and then took to pursuing the theatre scene in Chicago. His most recent credits include Sweet and Hot: A Harold Arlen Revue and the Jeff Award-Winning production of Chess with Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre. He’s participated in readings of both plays and musicals throughout the Windy City and performed in RhinoFest Chicago. Other credits include a youth tour with AboutFace Theatre dedicated to advancing the dialogue on issues of gender and sexuality, as well as gracing the Greenhouse Theatre’s stage as drag queen Greta in Bent with Hubris Productions. Rock of Ages is his first tour and he couldn’t be more elated to travel around the country spreading some rock ‘n roll goodness!

Angela Brydon as Waitress #1, Ensemble
ANGELA BRYDON is thrilled to be part of Rock of Ages! Born and raised in Kearny, N.J. started dancing at the tender age of 5 years old. Booked my first professional job at 13. The ABC Movie Bye Bye Birdie (sad face girl), duet with Jason Alexander. A proud scholarship recipient of The Broadway Theatre Project, artistic director Ann Reinking. Broadway credits: Footloose and Wicked. Off Broadway: Fame on 42nd Street. Regional credits include: All Shook Up (Marriott Theatre), Nights on Broadway (Caesars’ Atlantic City), Finian’s Rainbow (Coconut Grove Playhouse), Zorba (North Shore Music Theatre), Golden Boy (Long Wharf Theatre). Had the pleasure of working with many talented people such as Bernadette Peters, Vanessa Williams and Ann Reinking. Television: Tony Awards, MTV video music awards, The View, One life to live and a dream come true Michael Jackson’s 30th anniversary celebration at Madison Square Garden. Appeared in various commercials, voice over’s and industrials. This Jersey girl has had a wonderful journey and still has a lot of livin to do. Much love and thanks to my amazing teachers, and family.

Lindsay Janisse as Young Groupie (Dance Captain)
LINDSAY JANISSE couldn’t be more excited to rock out every night! Credits include Wicked Broadway and Wicked Los Angeles (Original cast). All my love and thanks to my family and friends, and most especially to my love, Dominick.

Sean Jenness as Ensemble (Male Booth Singer)
Recent theatrical credits include the Southern Captain in The Civil War at Ford’s Theatre in Washington DC and Chucky/Adam in the Carnegie Hall production of Jerry Springer:The Opera. Regional- Almost Heaven (world premiere) at The Denver Center Theatre Company, Berger in Hair at The Actor’s Theatre of Louisville, Woof in Hair at North Shore Music Theatre, Drift (world premiere) at Hot Summer Nights at The Kennedy, and Ibo in American Duet at The Eugene O’Neil Theatre Center. National tours of Hair (Woof) and Tommy (Pinball Lad). He has fronted some of the most popular (and wildly diverse) bands in the Northeast, including The Doug Flutie Band (featuring the legendary quarterback), Anything For Loaf, (America’s most important Meat Loaf tribute– although we’re fairly sure there’s only one), Groove Buffet (a 9 piece classic soul/r&b revue) and Done Dirt Cheap (a Bon Scott -era AC/DC tribute, played at an impressive volume). He’s done about a zillion jingles and voiceovers for products you probably used this morning in the bathroom, or drank last night at the bar. He also has 2 awesome kids- Mia and Brady.

Lauralyn McClelland (official website) as Constance, Ensemble
LAURALYN McCLELLAND is totally stoked to be rocking all over the country while getting paid to do what she loves! OCU grad & proud AEA member. Broadway: West Side Story, Grease. Tours: Dirty Dancing, West Side Story (Asia/Europe), White Christmas. Thanks to God for countless blessings, family & friends for supporting her ambitions, CTG, Telsey, and karaoke for teaching her all the 80?s songs she would end up singing in this show!

Rashad Naylor as Mayor, Ensemble
Broadway: Hairspray Thad, and Seaweed. Other favorites: Sammy Davis Jr. in Rat Pack Live, Vegas Scarecrow in Des McAnuff’s The Wiz and Barry Belson in Jersey Boys. Love to the fam.

Justin Matthew Sargent as Joey Primo (Ensemble, u/s Drew, Franz)
Justin is thrilled to be joining this cast on the road! He holds o BFA degree in Musical Theatre from UCF. Broadway: Rock of Ages ( Drew/ Franz/ Ensemble cover.) Regional: Pippin (Pippin), Jesus Christ Superstar (Ensemble), Forever Plaid (Jinx), Singin’ in the Rain (Ensemble), Assassins (Balladeer).

Holly Laurent (official website) as (Swing, u/s Sherrie)
HOLLY LAURENT is ready to rock! National Tours: The Wedding Singer (1st Nat’l) and Hairspray (Brenda/ u/s Penny). Regional credits include Maggie in A Chorus Line, Natalie/Ed in All Shook Up, Ariel/Rusty in Footloose, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, and Nora in Brighton Beach Memoirs. Love and many thanks to the creative team, Telsey + Co, Michael Rodriguez, Mom and Dad (you guys are the best!), my love…Justin, family and friends! This and every performance is dedicated to Jared Nathan.

Josh Sassanella as (Swing)
JOSH SASSANELLA is thrilled to be joining this rockin’ cast of rockers! Originally from Auburn Indiana, Josh’s favorite credits include: Mamma Mia! (Las Vegas), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Music Theatre Wichita), High School Musical 2 (World Premiere, Fox Theatre Atlanta), and RENT (Forestburgh Theatre). Josh would like to thank Sarah for all of her love and support. Josh is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association.

Erika Shannon (official website) as (Swing)
ERIKA SHANNON is grateful for the opportunity to ROCK! She has toured with West Side Story (Swing/u.s. Anita), Saturday Night Fever (Swing/Annette), and Fame-The Musical (Serena). Other favorite roles include The Soubrette in Sugar Babies, Phyllis in 42nd Street, and Sandy in Grease! TV credits include “30 Rock”, “Ugly Betty” (Assistant Choreographer on 2 episodes), “The Tyra Banks Show” (also as Assistant Choreographer), and commercials for L’Oreal (with megastar Beyoncé) and Weight Watchers. Erika is a graduate of the University of Michigan, a proud native of Pittsburgh, and the lucky wife of B-Rock. www.erikashannon.com.

J. Michael Zygo (official website) as (Swing, u/s Drew/Franz/Stacee Jaxx)
J. MICHAEL ZYGO is friggin psyched to join the cast of this crazy rockin show! Originally from western NY, his hobbies include singing in the shower, designing ambigrams, and watching unhealthy amounts of TV. Mike also has a Black Belt in Korean Kuk Sool Won. Sure, he got it when he was 14… but he can still kick some bootie if the need arises. Recently he completed the National Tour of The Wedding Singer (Robbie Hart) where he had the fortune to perform opposite his wife Jill. Other National Tours: Annie (Rooster), Oklahoma! 1st Nat. (Will Parker). He is also a guitar player / songwriter and has 2 original Country music albums with his band “Zygo & The Deuce” available on iTunes. Thanks go always to God for the incredible blessings in my life. Also thanks to Telsey+Co, everyone at ROA, Margaret, Barry and Dulcina Eisen, my endlessly supportive family and my amazingly talented wife Jill. I’d be lost without you! Check out TheZygos.com!

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