<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed . Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise . (July 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed . Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise . (July 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> In 1987, Sherrie Christian (Julianne Hough) arrives in Los Angeles from Oklahoma with dreams of becoming a singer . Meanwhile, barback Drew Boley (Diego Boneta) prepares for another night of work at The Bourbon Room ("Sister Christian / Just Like Paradise / Nothin' But a Good Time"). As Sherrie approaches The Bourbon, her suitcase is stolen . Drew tries to catch the robber, but fails . He comforts Sherrie and, upon learning of her situation, gets her a job at the Bourbon Room as a waitress . </P> <P> The club's owner, Dennis Dupree (Alec Baldwin), and his right - hand man, Lonny Barnett (Russell Brand), are trying to find a way to pay off a tax debt that threatens the club . Hoping to raise enough money, Dennis and Lonny decide to book Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise), a detached and self - indulgent rock star preparing for his final gig with his band, Arsenal . That night, Drew tells Sherrie about his dreams of becoming a rock star, but that he has stagefright ("Juke Box Hero / I Love Rock' n' Roll"). Upon hearing of Stacee's upcoming concert, Patricia Whitmore (Catherine Zeta - Jones), the religiously conservative wife of the mayor (Bryan Cranston), organizes a protest with other ladies in front of the Bourbon Room ("Hit Me with Your Best Shot") </P>

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