
Rooms: A Rock Romance
June 6, 2025 - June 14, 2025
In the Poorman Cabaret
Music & Lyrics by Paul Scott Goodman
Book by Paul Scott Goodman & Miriam Gordon
Arrangements & Orchestrations by Jesse Vargas
Off-Broadway Production produced by Van Hill Entertainment at New World Stages
World Premiere produced by MetroStage, Alexandria, VA (Carolyn Griffin, Producing Artistic Director) and Geva Theatre Center (Mark Cuddy, Artistic Director)
Originally presented in the 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival.
About the show:
She longs to see every room in the world…
He longs to stay in his…
Set in Glasgow in the 1970s, ROOMS follows Monica, an ambitious singer-songwriter who crosses paths with Ian, a reclusive rocker. Despite their differences, together, their music transcends their boundaries. Follow as their music takes them from London’s rock scene to New York’s gritty music halls, but as their careers rise, ambition and addiction threaten to tear them apart. ROOMS is a thrilling, raw, and dynamic new musical about love, the cost of dreams, and finding harmony in a chaotic world.
What the critics say:
“ROOMS is the most emotionally real and authentic musical this reviewer has ever seen.” – DC Theatre Scene.
“We have a new contender for Best Musical!” – Broadway World.
“A sweet love story, delicious comic moments!” – New York Times
“A pleasure to watch! ROOMS is delightful, clever, and poignant! Fun musical theater rock ‘n’ roll with an edge, youthful romance and fresh comedy!” – Associated Press
“ROOMS a rock romance is an appealing surprise.” New York Post
Tags: High-Energy Music - Love & Heartbreak - Singers Journey. Rating: Mature
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Director: David Leidholdt
Musical Director: Jeremy Gussin
Production Stage Manager: Kaidyn Roger
Sound Designer: Jack Nedrow
Lighting Designer: Ericka Conklin
Technical Director: Cade Sikora
Set Designer: Carsen Hambuchen
Props Designer: V.C. Deener
Who's Who:

Ren Cementina
Actor: Rooms, Grease

Ren Cementina
Actor: Rooms, Grease

Veronica Vale
Actor: Rooms, Grease

Veronica Vale
Actor: Rooms, Grease

Paul Scott Goodman
Music & Lyrics

Paul Scott Goodman
Music & Lyrics

Miriam Goodman
Book

Miriam Goodman
Book

David Leidholdt
Producing Artistic Director

Jeremy Gussin
Musical Director

Jeremy Gussin
Musical Director

Kaidyn Rogers
Actor: Grease. Stage Manager: Rooms, Dracula

Kaidyn Rogers
Actor: Grease. Stage Manager: Rooms, Dracula

Carson Hambuchen
Set and Lighting Designer

Carson Hambuchen
Set and Lighting Designer

Ericka Lee Conklin
Associate Producer

Ericka Lee Conklin
Associate Producer

V.C Deener
Props, ASM

V.C Deener
Props, ASM

Jack Nedrow
Sound Designer

Jack Nedrow
Sound Designer

Cade M. Sikora
TD, Set Designer

Cade M. Sikora
TD, Set Designer