jhough021511_01%20copyWMnew.jpgFresh off a hot role in Burlesque, Dancing With the Stars alum Julianne Hough announced on Twitter Thursday night she's set to star opposite Tom Cruise in the upcoming Rock of Ages.

"Seriously you guys, I'm dying right now. I'm so excited and can't wait for this journey of becoming Sherri. It all starts NOW!," Hough tweeted.

The 22 year-old will play Sherri, a small-town girl who catches the eye of heavy metal rocker Stacee Jaxx, played by 48-year-old Cruise.

The adapted Broadway play is built around classic rock hits from the '80s -- especially the glam rock hits of the day from the likes of Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry, Poison and Asia.

We can't wait to hear Cruise and Hough belt out these cheesy (but oh so wonderful) tunes!