ROCK OF AGES REVIEWS
Chicago: ChicagoCritic.com - Sept. 23, 2010 - By John B. Reinhardt
...it's the narrator Lonny, played
by Patrick Lewallen, that steals the show.
...it's his performance that reminds you that this is still a Broadway production.
Boston:
TheJustice.org - Oct. 12, 2010 - By Bryan Prywes
The man who deserves most mention, however, is Lewallen, whose sense of comic
timing for Lonny was impeccable and in many ways carried the show...
His interactions with the audience and cast made everyone
roar with laughter.
Minneapolis: Twin Cities Daily Planet - Oct. 20 - Bobby Kahn
The best acting performance was turned
in by Patrick Lewallen as sound guy/narrator/rock'n'roll mentor.
Minneapolis: Examiner.com - Oct. 21 - By Michelle Alimoradi
What
was most unexpectedly enjoyable was the raunchy, yet amiable narrator character Lonny (Patrick Lewallen) who guides you through the
tongue-in-cheek production with a series of asides that often turn into tangential musical numbers themselves. Lewallen's energy
is palpable as he climbs onto banisters, stripper poles, and bar stools.
...Lewallen's charisma is show-stealing.
Detroit: The
Detroit Oakland Press - Nov. 11, 2010 - By Gary Graff
...the show's true scene-stealer is Patrick Lewallen as Lonny, the
Bourbon Room's nunchuck-twirling sound man and "Rock of Age's" narrator, who doesn't waste a gesture or facial expression and also
provides most of the interaction with the audience...
Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Nov. 24, 2010 - By Alice T. Carter
Standing
out... is Patrick Lewallen as Lonny, a randy, foul-mouthed technician at the Bourbon Room who also wins the audience's affection
as the show's narrator.
Seattle: ArtbyZee.com - Feb. 9, 2011
Patrick Lewallen does double duty as Lonny…and the narrator – his scruffy charm and perfectly-timed
physical humor are a perfect fit for the show.
Los Angeles: BroadwayWorld.com - Feb. 21, 2011 - Michael Quintos
...naughty,
lighthearted narrator Lonny (scene-stealing Patrick Lewallen) continuously breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly with the audience
about the thin plot, to uproarious results, of course.
Los Angeles: Variety – Feb. 16, 2011 - Terry Morgan
Patrick
Lewallen’s turn as narrator Lonny is assured and delightful, breaking the fourth wall with panache.
Los Angeles: The Hollywood Reporter –
Feb. 26, 2011 - Jay Reiner
Most important of all is Lonny (Patrick Lewallen), who narrates the show with a good feel for the
excesses and tongue-in-check style that make it amusing.
Los Angeles - Daily Trojan – Feb. 17, 2011 - Clare Sayas
The play
is narrated by the puckish, brash and surprisingly sexy narrator, or as he calls it, “dramatic conjurer,” Lonny (Patrick Lewallen).
Costa
Mesa: StageSceneLA.com - Mar. 1, 2011 - Steve Stanley
Patrick Lewallen's Lonny steals scenes right and left, particularly when
his narration breaks the fourth wall.
San Francisco: The Mercury News – Mar. 10, 2011 - Karen D. Souza
Patrick Lewallen
also exudes quirky charm as the sound guy/narrator of the piece. He romps around the stage high on meth and diet Shasta and
smashes holes in the fourth wall. It’s his zany commentary that holds this overstuffed mixape of parodies and power ballads
together through its rough patches…
San Francisco: BroadwayWorld.com – Mar. 18, 2011 - Linda Hodges
Self-ware silliness
and liberal doses of fourth wall shattering asides by the clever narrator, Lonny (played to perfection by Patrick Lewallen) turn would
be groaners into campy retro-fun.
Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Nov. 24, 2010 - By Sharon Eberson
Writer Chris D’Arienzo goes for obvious and crude
jokes – a surprisingly good thing – and is helped enormously by the likes of jester Patrick Lewallen as Lonny, who sings, dances,
prances and generally moves the show along. We know he’s the narrator and magical conjurer because he tells us so, and it’s
magic how he can make even the most awkward transitions dissolve into laughter.
Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh TribLive - Nov. 26,
2010 - By Bonnijean Cooney Adams
Patrick Lewallen is delightfully cast as narrator Lonny. He keeps the show on track, interjecting
his commentary with plenty of humor while singing, dancing and gyrating (look out for that hip action!) with the best of them.
Baltimore:
Baltimore Sun - Dec. 2, 2010 - By Tim Smith
Patrick Lewallen is quite the scene-stealer as Lonny, a Bourbon Room employee and
the show's narrator. That old narration device gets pretty creaky, but also takes some cheeky turns that Lewallen seizes upon
to amusing effect. He gets a chance to shine musically, too, nowhere more so than in a literally uplifting duet version of REO
Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling."
Baltimore: JK's TheatreScene - Dec. 2, 2010
...Lonny, the show's best character
(played by this production's best performer, Patrick Lewallen)...
...Patrick Lewallen's performance as Lonny was the highlight
of the show for me. I can see this being a confusing and perhaps annoying character if not handled with significant grace and
charm, but there are no worries here: from the first moments of the show, Lewallen succeeds in bringing this audience into the show
with him.
Baltimore: The Accidental Thespian - Dec. 5, 2010 - By Diane Wilshere
As Lonny, Patrick Lewallen, is
our outrageously fun-loving host to the proceedings. The script calls for Lonny to be a part of just about every single musical
number in the show, an exhausting challenge that he rises to with ease.
Columbus: Broadway-in-Columbus - Dec. 8, 2010 - By Jeremy
Sony
...But like any great band, it's everyone on stage that brings it together, starting with Patrick Lewallen.
...Lewallen,
nevery shy and in your face with his rocker/theatrical antics, keeps the comedy going and displays an enormous level of comfort with
himself and the material.
Columbus: Columbus Examiner - Dec. 8, 2010 - By Erin Miller
As a whole, the cast is wonderful. As always, there
were those stars who stood out... Lonny, who acts as the narrator, is brought to hilarious life by Patrick Lewallen. He steals
the show at every turn and is the source of a good portion of the adult humor throughout the musical.
Fort Lauderdale: ENV
Magazine - Dec. 28, 2010 - By Howard Salus
It is an exemplary group, including a socco performance by Patrick Lewallen as Lonny,
who – among other things –narrates the show as sort of a bumping/grinding emcee
Fort Lauderdale: The Cooper City Lariat
- Jan. 12, 2011
The narrator, Lonny, played by Patrick Lewallen, was the surprise hit of the night. His flmboyant nature
provided the uncontrollable laughter and comedic relief during the emotional moments of the show.
He was not only a great
actor with perfect timing, but he also had a great singing voice.
Orlando: Orlando Weekly - Jan. 12, 2011
...the admittedly-simple
story held my attention... thanks largely to Patrick Lewallen's flamboyantly funny narration.
St. Petersburg: St. PetersburgTimes - Jan. 20, 2011 - By Sean Daly and Steve Spears
Patrick Lewallen is a scene-stealing riot as mugging emcee Lonny.
Seattle:
BroadwayWorld.com - Feb. 9, 2011 - By Jay Irwin
Lewallen kills as the ever present and ever in your face Lonny complete with
a sly little smirk, glorious voice and hips that won’t quit.
San Francisco: Culture Brats – Mar. 28, 2011
Patrick Lewallen steals the show every time he’s onstage as Lonny.
Indianapolis:Gotta Go – Apr. 15, 2011 - Elizabeth J. Musgrave
Patrick Lewallen shines as narrator Lonny dishing out some serious tough love
throughout the show, softened by his comedic offerings. Lewallen, the most polished on stage, is the King of Debauchery, cranking
up the fun and ripping off the one-liners and physical comedy. His high energy never waned although he was virtually in every
scene and song.
Indianapolis: Experiment in Living – Apr. 14, 2011 - Shane M. White
...the entire show is held together
by the Shakespearan style narration of Lonny, played in this production by very memorable Patrick Lewallen
Des Moines: The Dish onDes Moines – Apr. 21, 2011 - Emily Beckmann
“Rock of Ages” will rock your face off, make you laugh hysterically (especially Patrick
Lewallen who plays the narrator, Lonny) and you’ll leave singing classic 80’s hits all the way home.
Des Moines: The Culture
Buzz – Apr. 20, 2011
The show is masterfully narrated by Lonny (Patrick Lewallen), who’s part sound guy and part stand-up comic.
Kansas
City: Kansas City Star - May 4, 2011 - Robert Trussell
Lewallen is inexhaustibly energetic and hilarious as Lonny, who moves
in an out of the action unpredictably but remains a dominant presence in the show.
San Antonio: San Antonio Express-News - May 12,
2011 - Deborah Martin
Lewallen owns the stage every time he appears….
San Antonio: My San Antonio - May 14, 2011 - Sandra
Santos
The hip-swiveling Lewallen was a fantastic scene-stealer who had perfect comedic timing…
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