Madison College Performing Arts will present the Tony-nominated rock musical “Rock of Ages” in the Mitby Theater at the Truax Campus on March 1-9.  

Directed by David Pausch, this musical comedy features well-known classic rock and metal from the 1980s.   

The musical pays cheeky homage to rock music tropes of the era such as sleazy musicians, dive bars, huge egos, big hair and the unending quest to “rock.” 

The storyline features star-crossed lovers Drew and Sherrie and a fight to keep a legendary L.A. rock club alive. It weaves in memorable rock songs by artists like Pat Benatar, Quiet Riot, Def Leppard and many more.  

Pausch describes the energy of the musical as a mix of, “Fun, irreverent, and kind of zany.”  

There will be six performances: Friday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday March 9 at 2 p.m. 

Tickets are $18 for general admission, with $13 tickets for seniors 62 and up. All performances are free to Madison College students who use their OneCard. This show may not be suitable for people under the age of 17.