Rocky

ROCKY Opens on Broadway at Winter Garden Theatre, March 2014

Stage Entertainment USA and Sylvester Stallone have announced that the new musical, Rocky, will come to Broadway in 2014, beginning preview performances in February and officially opening in March at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway, New York, NY). Rockyreceived its world premiere in fall 2012 in Hamburg, Germany, where it earned unanimous critical raves and continues to play to packed houses. (more...)

It's Official! ROCKY The Musical is Headed to Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre

The paper reports that 'the Broadway version is expected to cost about $15 million, according to Bill Taylor of Stage Entertainment USA, which is producing 'Rocky' on Broadway with Mr. Stallone.' and that 'The Broadway production is expected to be fairly similar to the one in Hamburg, Mr. Taylor said, including the finale - Rocky's climatic fight against Apollo in a regulation-size boxing ring - and the use of music from the movies, like Bill Conti's theme music and 'Eye of the Tiger.' (more...)

Rialto Chatter: Is ROCKY Musical Headed to The Winter Garden?

Immediately, speculation began at what might replace MAMMA MIA! in the theatre, which was previously home to CATS. Today, Michael Riedel reports that Broadway might see a Spring transfer of the Rocky musical, now running in Germany. He writes that '"Rocky das Musical" cost $20 million to stage in Germany. Sources say the price tag could hit nearly $30 million in New York. With so much money to recoup, the show would inevitably have to land at one of Broadway's largest theaters.' (more...)

STAGE TUBE: ROCKY - THE MUSICAL Releases German Trailer!

Rocky - The Musical has released its German trailer, featuring leading actors Drew Sarich and Wietske van Tongeren as Rocky and Adrian, as well as Uwe Dreves as Rocky's coach Mickey. Watch it below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Drew Sarich and More Filming ROCKY - THE MUSICAL Trailer!

Several weeks ago, Rocky's leading actor Drew Sarich and fellow star Wietske van Tongeren, who plays Adrian, met with filmmakers to bring new life to the 1976 film, shooting some of its most well-known scenes for the musical's trailer. Go behind the scenes at the shoot below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with ROCKY's Terence Archie in Germany!

Four weeks before the premiere of Rocky - THE MUSICAL, its ensemble and a live German orchestra present songs from the show. Broadway's Terence Archie sings for the first time as an actor in German and talks about getting into character in the video below! (more...)

Drew Sarich to Lead Broadway-Bound ROCKY Musical in Germany; Alex Timbers to Direct

The new musical adaptation of Rocky has set casting for its German premiere, which will open this November in Hamburg under the direction of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Tony nominee Alex Timbers. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Backstage with ROCKY - THE MUSICAL; Set for Broadway 2013

The new musical adaptation of Rocky opened in Germany this year prior to a Broadway run in 2013; the cast for the developmental lab featured Andy Karl as Rocky, Glenn Flesher as Pauly and Tricia Paoluccio as Adrienne. Check out the behind the scenes video with rehearsal footage and interviews with co-producer Vladimir Klitschko discussing how his team turned the stage into a boxing ring below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of ROCKY - THE MUSICAL!

The new musical adaptation of Rocky is set to open in Germany in 2012 prior to a Broadway run in 2013; the cast for the developmental lab featured Andy Karl as Rocky, Glenn Flesher as Pauly and Tricia Paoluccio as Adrienne. Check out the behind the scenes video below! (more...)

Stage Tube: Sneak Peek at ROCKY - THE MUSICAL!

The new musical adaptation of Rocky had a presentation earlier this month in Hamburg, Germany. Get a first look at the production below! (more...)

Alex Timbers, Stephen Hoggett, Kelly Devine Join Team ROCKY; Musical Takes Germany By Storm in Nov. 2012

As BroadwayWorld reported this yesterday, Sylvester Stallone was out signing autographs when he arrived for a press conference to announce the new musical Rocky in Hamburg, Germany. Today, we report that the production will open at the Operettenhaus in Hamburg Germany in November, 2012. As previously speculated, the production is aiming for Broadway in 2013. Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) and Stephen Hoggett (American Idiot) will direct and choreograph, respectively. The musical features a book by Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan and songs by Tony Award-winning team Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) and Stephen Flaherty (composer) - the creators of Ragtime, The Glorious Ones, and Once on This Island. (more...)

Photo Flash: Sylvester Stallone Promotes ROCKY Musical in Germany

Sylvester Stallone was out signing autographs when he arrived for a press conference to present the new musical Rocky in Hamburg, Germany. (more...)

EXCLUSIVE RIALTO CHATTER: Andy Karl Starring as ROCKY in New Developmental Lab

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that a new reading of the long in development Rocky musical is taking place this week in the city. Starring in the workshop is Andy Karl as Rocky, Glenn Flesher as Pauly and Tricia Paoluccio as Adrienne. (more...)

ROCKY Musical Gunning for Broadway in 2013; Plans to Premiere in Germany in 2012

Sylvester Stallone was an unexpected guest at the SISTER ACT opening last night. Not one to frequest the Broadway red carpets, Stallone revealed on The View this morning that part of the reason for his attendance was because he's thinking about bringing one of his movies to the stage. Though no announcement has been made regarding a new stage adaptation, back in 2007, Stallone was busy developing Rocky: THE MUSICAL. Could Rocky Balboa on the Great Way Way be a reality once again? (more...)

RIALTO CHATTER: Is Sylvester Stallone Bringing ROCKY to Broadway Soon?

Sylvester Stallone was an unexpected guest at the SISTER ACT opening last night. Not one to frequest the Broadway red carpets, Stallone revealed on The View this morning that part of the reason for his attendance was because he's thinking about bringing one of his movies to the stage. Though no announcement has been made regarding a new stage adaptation, back in 2007, Stallone was busy developing Rocky: THE MUSICAL. Could Rocky Balboa on the Great Way Way be a reality once again? (more...)

Meehan, Flaherty & Ahrens Develop 'Rocky' The Musical?

The hit 1976 film Rocky - the tale of the prize boxer epitomized by Sylvester Stallone - is in development to be adapted as a stage musical. Rocky the musical will feature the skills Tony Award-winning book-writer, Thomas Meehan with songs by Tony Award-winning team Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) and Stephen Flaherty (composer). (more...)