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Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes
Ages: 10+
Opened: March 13, 2014
Closing: August 17, 2014

Rocky - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More

Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway)
1634 Broadway New York, NY 10019

Somewhere in downtown Philadelphia, a down-and-out fighter named Rocky Balboa struggles to stay on his feet. But when the chance of a lifetime comes along, he takes his best shot at becoming a champion... and his last shot at finding first love.

The iconic underdog story Rocky has inspired an innovative new stage production, brought to extraordinary life by a five-time Tony Award-winning creative team, including director Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher), songwriting team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime), and book writers Thomas Meehan (The Producers) and Sylvester Stallone (Rocky, the Oscar-winning Best Picture).

Both an adrenaline-infused spectacle and a surprising tale of blossoming romance between two lonely outsiders, Rocky is a visceral and heart-stopping theatrical experience for everyone brave enough to follow their dream.


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Theater review: 'Rocky'
4 / 10

The flow is also disrupted by all the new ballads, which attempt to psychologically probe Rocky and his girlfriend Adrian but end up being poorly integrated, musically weak and unintentionally ridiculous. Rocky, being an inarticulate individual, was not meant to burst into song. Hokey one-liners are also loaded into the script...While Andy Karl deserves credit for enduring so much physically as Rocky, he comes off as too clean cut to be credible in the role. As Adrian, Margo Seibert is stymied by her character being so undeveloped and makes little impression. In effect, 'Rocky' is the new 'Spider-Man,' a similarly flashy and misconceived spectacle-musical that exists mainly to showcase an elaborate fight sequence as its finale.

‘Rocky’ an unexpected Broadway knockout
8 / 10

Something electric happens at the end of 'Rocky' that gets theatergoers on their feet and writers scuttling for exclamation points: A boxing ring descends from the rafters, then glides into the orchestra! There's hooks, punches and blood?-?and a Jumbotron! And then: 'Adriaaaaaaaan!' Director Alex Timbers ('Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson') earns his keep right there. If you could win a Tony based on just 20 minutes, 'Rocky' would be a shoo-in. Problem is, that finale is preceded by an hour and a half of less thrilling moments...As the Italian Stallion, Karl follows the Stallone model?-?a big galoot with a heart of gold?-?but he makes it his own. He has a cool-cat ease and a warm, evocative singing voice. We believe in this irrepressible Rocky and his glass-half-full philosophy...He's well matched with Archie's cocky Apollo and Margo Seibert's Adrian, even though she isn't as pathetically lonely as the movie's semi-recluse.

VIDEO: Sylvester Stallone Narrates All-New ROCKY TV Spot
by Caryn Robbins - June 2, 2014


In an all-new TV spot, Sylvester Stallone, screenwriter of the Oscar-winning Best Picture ROCKY tells audiences why he thinks the new Broadway production based on the film is a must-see.

Photo Flash: ROCKY and Serendipity 3 Celebrate National Rocky Road Day with KNOCK-OUT Sundae
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014


Broadway's ROCKY and Serendipity 3 celebrated ROCKY Road Ice Cream Day, with the heart-stopping launch of The ROCKY - KNOCK-OUT sundae. Scroll down for photos!

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Vasthy Mompoint of 'Rocky'
by Adrienne Onofri - May 28, 2014


'Rocky' is Vasthy's 2nd show this season, after 'Soul Doctor', and her sixth Bway show where she's been in the original company.

ROCKY Original Cast Album Released Today, 5/27
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2014


Universal Music Enterprises, Stage Entertainment USA, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Sylvester Stallone announced today the forthcoming release of the new original Broadway cast recording of ROCKY, on May 27th, 2014 (UMe). ROCKY has an original score by the Tony® Award-winning team Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Once On This Island), who are the album's producers; additionally the score incorporates the iconic songs 'Eye Of The Tiger' and 'Gonna Fly Now.' The musical, which opened Thursday, March 13th at the historic Winter Garden Theatre, stars Andy Karl as Rocky, Margo Seibert as Adrian (making her Broadway debut), Terence Archie as Apollo Creed and features a superb ensemble.

TV: ROCKY's Andy Karl Gives Knock-Out Performance at STARS IN THE ALLEY!
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2014


STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leading up to the Tony Awards, the free outdoor concert in the heart of the Theatre District celebrated Broadway with star appearances and exciting performances from over 20 new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a live 12-piece orchestra. BroadwayWorld was there for the special concert event and below you can check out 'Fight From the Heart' as performed by ROCKY's Andy Karl!

Tickets to ROCKY on Broadway Now Available Through March 2015!
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2014


Stage Entertainment USA and Sylvester Stallone just announced a new block of tickets are now on sale the new musical, ROCKY. Tickets are now available through March 29, 2015 and can be purchased at the Winter Garden box office (1634 Broadway), by visiting Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. Please visit ROCKYBROADWAY.com for more information.

In the Spotlight Series: In the Tonys Photo Booth with Nominee Andy Karl
by Walter McBride - May 21, 2014


Below you can check out photos of Andy Karl, nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Rocky, in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In the Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

VIDEO: Andy Karl & ROCKY Cast Perform 'Keep on Standing' on 'Letterman'
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2014


Andy Karl and cast members from Broadway's ROCKY performed on last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN on CBS.

TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Black Eye or Not, Andy Karl Will Be at ROCKY!
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2014


Today we kick off our Tonys coverage with Andy Karl, a nominee for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Rocky, who chats about the thrill of being recognized after 20 years on Broadway, drawing inspiration from Sylvester Stallone, and more. Check out what he had to say below!

DVR Alert: Cast of Broadway's ROCKY Set for 'David Letterman' Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 1, 2014


CBS has announced that the cast of the new Broadway musical 'Rocky' will be performing on Late Show with David Letterman tonight, May 1. Comedian Louis CK will also guest on the broadcast.

2014 Tony Nominees React - Andy Karl for ROCKY!
by Robert Diamond - April 29, 2014


Someone said that I am the hardest working actor on Broadway and 'll take that award - coming from a hard working blue collar middle class family, we all worked for hard for what we got.

STAGE TUBE: ROCKY's Anatomy of a Knockout
by Courtnie Mele - April 26, 2014


Check out the video below to hear the actors and creatives of Broadway's Rocky talk about the climactic fight scene!

STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of ROCKY's Final Fight Sequence!
by Nicole Rosky - April 24, 2014


ROCKY, which opened Thursday, March 13th at the historic Winter Garden Theatre, stars Andy Karl as Rocky, Margo Seibert as Adrian (making her Broadway debut), and Terence Archie as Apollo Creed. Even the Broadway fans who have not yet made it to the Winter Garden Theatre have still heard all about the final, climactic fight sequence, and you can go behind the scenes of the epic finale below!

Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty Set for Drama League's UP CLOSE Series Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - April 23, 2014


ROCKY's Tony Award Winning composing team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty will join the Drama League's Up Close Series on Wednesday, April 23rd at 7:00PM at the Drama League Theatre Center (32 Avenues of the Americas). This night of industry insights will be hosted by Tony Award Nominee and ROCKY director, Alex Timbers. To purchase tickets and for further information please visit www.dramaleague.org

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- ROCKY's Jennifer Mudge
by BWW Staff - April 18, 2014


Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with your favorite Broadway stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this week's edition, we caught up with Jennifer Mudge, who is starring as 'Gloria' in Rocky- currently playing at the Winter GardenTheatre.

Fight from the Heart! ROCKY First Listen - Preview Five Songs from the Original Broadway Cast Recording!
by Stage Tube - April 15, 2014


The new original Broadway cast recording of ROCKY will be released on May 27th, 2014, and the show just revealed a preview of five tracks from the album. Click below to get a first listen!

ROCKY's Cast Album Tracklist Announced; Release Set for 5/27
by Nicole Rosky - April 15, 2014


Universal Music Enterprises, Stage Entertainment USA, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Sylvester Stallone announced today the forthcoming release of the new original Broadway cast recording of ROCKY, on May 27th, 2014 (UMe). ROCKY has an original score by the Tony® Award-winning team Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Once On This Island), who are the album's producers; additionally the score incorporates the iconic songs 'Eye Of The Tiger' and 'Gonna Fly Now.' The musical, which opened Thursday, March 13th at the historic Winter Garden Theatre, stars Andy Karl as Rocky, Margo Seibert as Adrian (making her Broadway debut), Terence Archie as Apollo Creed and features a superb ensemble.

VIDEO: Andy Karl & Margo Seibert 'Having Time of My Life' in ROCKY; Watch 'Today' Appearance
by Caryn Robbins - April 2, 2014


Andy Karl and Margo Seibert, the stars of Broadway's “Rocky: The Musical,” stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to chat with anchor Matt Lauer about starring in the Broadway version of the Oscar-winning film.

VIDEO: Sylvester Stallone Reveals 'No One Wanted Me for Rocky'
by Caryn Robbins - April 1, 2014


Sylvester Stallone stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC and revealed that the powers that be in Hollywood did want him to play the iconic role of boxing champ Rocky Balboa.

Rocky FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Rocky and what's the order?
Ain't Down Yet
My Nose Ain't Broken
Raining
Patriotic
My Nose Ain't Broken (Reprise)
The Flip Side
Adrian
Wanna Know Why
Fight From The Heart
One Of Us
Training Montage 1
In The Ring
Happiness
I'm Done
Southside Celebrity
Undefeated Man
Keep On Standing
The Fight: Round 15
Finale

Rocky History

Other Productions of Rocky

2011   New York Workshop
New York
2014   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway

Rocky - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Andy Karl
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Steven Hoggett
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Kelly Devine
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Alex Timbers
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Christopher Akerlind
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Rocky
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Christopher Barreca
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Peter Hylenski
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Margo Seibert
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Andy Karl
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Rocky
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Andy Karl
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway of Off-Broadway) Rocky
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Steven Hoggett
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Kelly Devine
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Alex Timbers
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Rocky
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) Christopher Barreca
2014 Tony Awards Best Choreography Steven Hoggett
2014 Tony Awards Best Choreography Kelly Devine
2014 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Christopher Akerlind
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Andy Karl
2014 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Christopher Barreca

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