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Exit 82 Theatre presents "Rock of Ages"

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 06/24/2023

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Exit 82 Theatre presents Rock of Ages by Chris D'Arienzo weekends from July 14-30.It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip's last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality.

Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock 'n' roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.

​​Performances take place Friday, July 14 at 8:00pm; Saturday, July 15 at 8:00pm; Sunday, July 16 at 2:00pm; Friday, July 21 at 8:00pm; Saturday, July 22 at 8:00pm; Sunday, July 23 at 2:00pm; Friday, July 28 at 8:00pm; Saturday, July 29 at 8:00pm; and Sunday, July 30 at 2:00pm.

Tickets are $30 for Adults and $28 for Seniors (Age 60 and Up). Click here to purchase tickets online.

Exit 82 Studio Theater is located at 73 Main Street in Toms River, New Jersey.




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Note: Show contains mature themes and strobe/haze effects. Viewer discretion is kindly advised.

* Bar 82 will be open at this performances serving spirits, wine, and beer. Concessions will also be available for purchase.

* Parking is available at street meters or in the parking lots on Irons St. and Hyers St.

* Masks are recommended for all patrons regardless of vaccination status against Covid-19.

Exit 82: A Toms River Theatre Company,  Inc. is a performing arts organization whose mission is to produce quality theatrical  programming while providing an  educational environment to unify the arts  community and inspire artistic development. 




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