Rock of Ages celebrates mega premiere in Vienna: Pure 80s feeling!

Rock of Ages celebrates mega premiere in Vienna: Pure 80s feeling!

On April 22, 2025, the premiere of the cult musical "Rock of Ages" in the Wiener Stadthalle attracted numerous retro fans and prominent guests. The event, which had already proven to be a great success in the previous year, promises a unique live spectacle, which celebrates the 80s with their vokuhila hairstyles and rock music. The Iconic hits of bands such as Whitesnake, Europe and Foreigner formed the musical framework for an unforgettable evening.

The visitors experienced over 25 rock hits, including classics such as "The Final Countdown" and "I Want to Know What Love Is". The plot of the musical, which plays in the Los Angeles of the 1980s, focuses on the "Bourbon Room" skirt club on the Sunset Strip, the existence of which is threatened. Protagonists in history are the waitress Sherrie and the bartender Drew, who have to deal with the challenges of life in the rock business, while a benefit concert of the band "Arsenal" is planned.

prominent guests and special surprises

among the prominent guests who attended the premiere, Carmen Knor-Stamboli, Rene Otto Knor, Lizz Görgl and Stella Kranner were. Musicians such as Christian Deix, Tom and Domino Blue and Alexander Riff also found themselves in the audience. The mood was exuberant and many of those present were infected by the rousing rock music and the nostalgia of the 80s.

The musical, based on a book by Chris d’Arienzo and with musical arrangements by Ethan Popp, combines English songs with German dialogues. The performance in the Wiener Stadthalle lasted about 2 hours and 40 minutes, including a break. The admission began an hour before the event started, which gave the guests time to adjust to the evening.

on production

"Rock of Ages" will be shown in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by the beginning of June 2024. The combination of the legendary rock hits and the humorous narrative style ensures that the musical remains a highlight for lovers of rock music and the 80s. Further impressions from the premiere are available on the website of the town hall, where information on future performances is also provided.