Rock of Ages is an American musical film directed by Adam Shankman. The film is an adaption of the 2006 Chris D'Arienzo comedy rock/jukebox Broadway musical of the same name. Originally scheduled to enter production in the summer of 2010 for a 2011 release, it eventually started production in May 2011 and was released on June 15, 2012. The film stars country singer Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta with an ensemble cast including Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Paul Giamatti, Malin Åkerman, Bryan Cranston, with Alec Baldwin and Mary J. Blige. The film featured the music of Bon Jovi, Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard, Foreigner, Journey, Poison, Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Twisted Sister, and REO Speedwagon. In 1987, Sherrie Christian travels from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Los Angeles with dreams of becoming a famous singer while barback Drew Boley prepares for another night of work at "The Bourbon Room", a popular nightclub on the Sunset Strip ("Sister Christian"/"Just Like Paradise/"Nothin' but a Good Time"). While passing The Bourbon, Sherrie's suitcase, containing her favorite records, is stolen. Seeing the incident, Drew tries to catch the robber, but fails.