(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents Broadway's Rock of Ages Band in Concert on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8:00pm. They will be supported by The 1970s Midnight Rock Show.
Don’t miss the driving music force that rocked Broadway and millions of fans in the ground-breaking musical “Rock of Ages!” This band of rock star musicians and lead singers from the original cast of the five-time Tony Award nominated show electrified Broadway audiences for over seven years, and now they’re coming to UCPAC’s Main Stage.
Artists slated to perform include Dan Domenech on lead vocals (“Glee,” “Gotham”), Josie Rose Roberts on lead vocals (“Paw Patrol,” “The Electric Company”), Tommy Kessler on guitar (Blondie), Andre “Virus” Karkos on guitar (Dope, Big and Rich), Jonathan Ivie on keyboards (Air Supply), and Jon Weber on drums (Willie Nile Band).
With a serious commitment to playing great ‘80s rock hits the way they were meant to be played, these elite musicians and singers crush your favorite tunes in a concert performance that must be seen. THIS IS REAL ROCK by rock stars. THIS IS BROADWAY’S ROCK OF AGES BAND®.
Tickets range from $55-$88 and are available for purchase online. Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) is located at 1601 Irving Street in Rahway, New Jersey.
All the members were specifically selected from popular rock bands to bring to life the hits of the best bands of the ‘80s, including songs by Bon Jovi, Journey, Whitesnake, Poison, AC/DC, Joan Jett, Styx, Pat Benatar, REO Speedwagon, Twisted Sister, Quiet Riot and many more…all in one thrilling performance!
In fact, the musicians in this band have played with, or currently play with, many of these artists. The lead singers are well-known Broadway stars who have appeared around the world in celebrated productions, delivering lead vocals with the quality and energy that brings these concerts to a whole new level. So, if you wanna rock and have nothin’ but a good time, grab your Aqua Net and your acid-wash jeans, and come have a blast at Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band®!
About the Artists – Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band*
Joel Hoekstra (Guitar) guitarist #1 for the full Broadway run Rock of Ages. Joel Hoekstra plays for Whitesnake, Trans- Siberian Orchestra and CHER. Joel is also known for his work with: Night Ranger, has worked with Foreigner, and annual sets on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. Joel has performed on pretty much every late night and /or music awards show in addition to Dancing with the Stars.
Tommy Kessler (Guitar) guitarist for the full run of Broadway’s Rock of Ages, as well as the Off-Broadway revival where he was the lead guitarist. Tommy plays with the Blue Man Group. On an international level, Tommy has been a member of BLONDIE. and tours the world with Debbie Harry and the group. He has also served as guitarist for Kristin Chenoweth.
Dan Domenech (Male Lead vocals) – starred as Drew in Rock of Ages (Broadway) and also starred in Heathers The Musical, Sister Act, Smokey Joe’s Café, as well as the National tour of RENT, plus more His TV work includes recurring appearances on Glee, Gotham, and movies such as Tropic Thunder, Stepbrothers, and Fame.
Josephine Rose Roberts (Female Lead vocals) – Josey starred as “Regina” in Rock Of Ages(Broadway) and the National tour, How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Broadway and National Tour), CATS (25th Anniversary National Tour). TV credits include The Electric Company and Paw Patrol. She can be heard in voice overs for TV commercials and continues on Broadway.
Jon Weber (drums) - for the entire run of Rock Of Ages, on Broadway, Jon has also played in the Broadway shows Hedwig & The Angry Inch and Love, Janis and The Orion Experience. He is also the drummer with acclaimed singer-songwriter and New Jersey favorite Willie Nile. Jonathan Ivie (Keyboards) – Rock of Ages (Broadway), Air Supply, Lost In Love (Air Supply Musical), Little Shop of Horrors, Rock The Presidents (Off-Broadway), Americano 2022 (Broadway)
Andre Karkos (Guitar) Rock of Ages (Broadway), Rock of Ages (National Tour), Sebastian Bach, Big & Rich, Lords of Acid, and most notably, Dope A heavy metal guitarist, guitar teacher and leader of alternative rock band One, Virus has recorded songs that served as the official theme song for WWE events, numerous video games, and written music for industry giants Activision, Disney, MTV and ESPN
*Artists subject to change.
The 1970s Midnight Rock Show - An unforgettable tribute to the golden age of arena rock. Step into a time machine and relive on of the most electrifying decades in music history. The 1970s Midnight Rock Show is an authentic, high-powered rock spectacle that pays tribute to the legendary era of arena rock. Every performance is a musical journey, capturing the sound, energy, and spectacle of the biggest concerts of the 1970s. No backing tracks. No gimmicks. Just pure rock ‘n’ roll the way it was meant to be. From the soaring vocals of Boston and the dual-guitar thunder of Thin Lizzy, to the theatrical flair of Queen and the epic arrangements of Pink Floyd – every note is live, loud, and true to original sound.
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