Up on the Marquee: ROCKY

ROCKY, which opens on Broadway on March 13, 2014, will be led by Andy Karl (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Jersey Boys) as the title character and Margo Seibert, who will make her Broadway debut as Adrian. Preview performances begin on February 11 at the historic Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway, New York, NY). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the marquee at the Winter Garden Theatre!

ROCKY brings to life the iconic and inspiring story of struggling small time Philly boxer, Rocky Balboa, who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to go the distance against heavyweight champ Apollo Creed. Both an adrenalin-infused spectacle and a surprising story of blossoming romance between two lonely outsiders, Rocky is a heart-stopping and viscerally theatrical new musical for everyone brave enough to follow their dream.

Produced on a shoestring budget, the original 1975 film, Rocky, was shot in 28 days, and starred its young and then-unknown screenwriter, Sylvester Stallone. Like the character of boxer Rocky Balboa, Stallone had to fight the studio, which wanted more bankable stars like Ryan O'Neal or Burt Reynolds, to be cast in the role. Stallone's performance would earn him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and launch his career as one of Hollywood's biggest stars. The small underdog film went on to become an American film classic, winning the 1976 Academy Award for Best Picture, and launching one of the most successful and iconic characters in Hollywood history.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

Theatre Marquee for 'Rocky Broadway'

Theatre Marquee for 'Rocky Broadway'

Theatre Marquee for 'Rocky Broadway'

Theatre Marquee for 'Rocky Broadway'

Theatre Marquee for 'Rocky Broadway'

Theatre Marquee for 'Rocky Broadway'

Theatre Marquee for 'Rocky Broadway'

Theatre Marquee for 'Rocky Broadway'

Theatre Marquee for 'Rocky Broadway'

Theatre Marquee for 'Rocky Broadway'

Theatre Marquee for 'Rocky Broadway'

Theatre Marquee for 'Rocky Broadway'