Peterborough Actor Stars in Toronto Production Of Rock of Ages
/One of Broadway’s longest running hit musicals Rock of Ages will star Peterborough actor Jonathan Cullen at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto beginning Feb. 23.
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A concoction of power rock and hilarious comedy, this reimagined version of the iconic 80’s-inspired production promises top tier talent and an unforgettable performance.
The show, presented by More Entertainment, will hit the stage from Feb. 23 to May 20.
Cullen plays Stacey Jaxx in the production, alongside a rockstar line-up of performers in the cast including AJ Bridel as Sherrie Christian, Trevor Coll as Drew Boley, Kent Sheridan as Dennis Dupree, Louise Camilleri as Justice Charlier and Steffi DiDomenicantonio as Regina Kunz.
“We’re very similar in a lot of ways,” says Cullen about his role in Rock of Ages. “He’s been caught in the underbelly of the rock-n-roll scene in L.A. in the 80’s, so he kind of represents the mountainous highs and the dark, dark lows of super stardom. He’s become lost in that world. There’s a large part of me that can feel compassion and empathy for that as a human.”
Cullen has wowed audiences on stages across North America since 2010. Growing up doing community theatre in Peterborough, he starred in many local productions such as State Fair and The Sound of Music.
“I feel proud to be from Peterborough. I have a very fond place in my heart for where I grew up. There’s such an amazing artistic scene in Peterborough so it’s very nice to be bringing some of that energy to the big City, and on a bigger scale,” he said.
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