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Rocky 2014

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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'Rocky' looks like Broadway's next heavyweight champ
9 / 10

Taking on such an iconic and deeply-ingrained character is a courageous, if somewhat dangerous, move. Stallone's characterization is so rooted in our collective consciousness that it would be easy for Karl to hang Rocky's beat-up fedora on mere impersonation. But the Broadway vet ('Legally Blonde,' 'Jersey Boys') manages the near-impossible: He pays homage to Stallone's prototype but makes the character his own. He's not Stallone, but he is Rocky. That means he should start working on his acceptance speech for his inevitable Best Actor in a Musical Tony Award.

Musical 'Rocky' may leave you punch-drunk
7 / 10

If you want to witness the Cinderella story that put Sylvester Stallone on the map elevated to new levels of bombast in a live production, then Rocky, which opened Thursday, will leave you similarly energized. But this musical adaptation of the original 1976 film is actually at its most affecting when things quiet down a little - that is, when co-librettists Thomas Meehan and Stallone, composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens turn their attention to Rocky's less flamboyant, more awkward efforts as a man looking for love.

BWW Flashback: ROCKY Pulls Its Final Punches on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - August 17, 2014


Broadway's new ROCKY musical plays its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre today, August 17th, after 28 previews and 188 regular performances. ROCKY received its world premiere in fall 2012 in Hamburg, Germany, where it continues to play to packed houses. The musical opened on Broadway on March, 13, 2014. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back to the show's beginnings on the Great White Way!

BWW CD Reviews: UMe's ROCKY BROADWAY (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Fights from the Heart
by David Clarke - August 15, 2014


While the Broadway production of ROCKY is going down for the final count on Sunday, August 17, the show and its bombastic score are continuing to delight audiences on a nightly basis in New York City. Whether you've seen the show or not, UMe's release of ROCKY BROADWAY (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is sure to pump you up and entertain you.

ROCKY's Sexy Boxing Ensemble Takes It Off for OUT!
by Nicole Rosky - August 7, 2014


Rocky may be on it's way out, with its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre scheduled for Sunday, August 17th, but some of the show's ensemble cast is just starting to heat up. Okieriete Onaodowan, Adam Perry, Adrian Aguilar & James Brown III just posed for a sexy photo series by Out's Cedric Terrell. Click here to check out all of the steamy images!

ROCKY's Margo Seibert Brings BUSY BEING FREE to 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2014


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Margo Seibert in 'Busy Being Free' tonight, July 28, 2014.

Photo Coverage: Backstage with Gennady Golovkin & Michael Buffer at ROCKY!
by Walter McBride - July 24, 2014


Boxing's fastest rising star, Middleweight World Champion, GENNADY 'GGG' GOLOVKIN will battle two-time world champion DANIEL 'The Real Deal' GEALE in his triumphant return to 'The Mecca of Boxing', Madison Square Garden SATURDAY, JULY 26 and televised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Golovkin and legendary announcer Michael Buffer both made cameo appearances in different kind of ring last night- at Broadway's Rocky, and BroadwayWorld was there for the special appearance. Check out photo coverage from backstage with the cast below!

Photo Coverage: Boxing Star Gennady Golovkin's Makes Stage debut in ROCKY!
by Walter McBride - July 24, 2014


Boxing's fastest rising star, Middleweight World Champion, GENNADY 'GGG' GOLOVKIN will battle two-time world champion DANIEL 'The Real Deal' GEALE in his triumphant return to 'The Mecca of Boxing', Madison Square Garden SATURDAY, JULY 26 and televised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Golovkin and legendary announcer Michael Buffer both made cameo appearances in different kind of ring last night- at Broadway's ROCKY, and BroadwayWorld was there for the special appearance. Check out photo coverage from Golovkin in his Broadway debut below!

ROCKY's Margo Seibert to Bring BUSY BEING FREE to 54 Below, 7/28
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2014


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Margo Seibert in 'Busy Being Free' on July 28, 2014.

Breaking News: ROCKY to Close on Broadway in August
by Robert Diamond - July 15, 2014


This Just In... The Broadway musical of Rocky has been knocked out by a declining box office and will play its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre on Sunday, August 17th after 28 previews and 188 regular performances. Stage Entertainment is currently exploring future productions across the U.S. as well as internationally.

Twitter Watch: Joan Rivers Visits Broadway's ROCKY
by BWW Staff - July 12, 2014


On Twitter Watch, Joan Rivers wrote 'Cooper, Ben and I had an amazing time seeing @RockyBroadway last night. The cast is wonderful and the show is FUN!'

TV: ROCKY Cast Fights From the Heart in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - July 12, 2014


This week's event featured performances from the cast of Rocky, including: Andy Karl,Margo Seibert, Terence Archie, Wallace Smith, David Macdonald, Sasha Hutchings, Vasthy Mompoint and Kristin Piro. Click below to watch clips of 'Patriotic,' 'Fight From the Heart,' and 'Happiness.'

Photo Coverage: Medal of Honor Recipient Corporal Kyle Carpenter Visits ROCKY
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - June 25, 2014


The cast of ROCKY, including Tony Nominee Andy Karl, Terence Archie and Margo Seibert just welcomed a special guest to the Winter Garden Theatre. Medal of Honor recipient Cpl Kyle Carpenter joined the company on stage during the curtain call, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special night below!

ROCKY's Christopher Barreca Wins Tony for Best Scenic Design of Musical
by BWW Special Coverage - June 8, 2014


Christopher Barreca won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for ROCKY. This is Christopher Barreca's first Tony nomination. His past scenic design work on Broadway includes Search and Destroy, Marie Christine, and The Violet Hour.

Photo Coverage: ROCKY Cast Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - June 10, 2014


The cast of ROCKY, including Tony Nominee Andy Karl, Terence Archie and Margo Seibert just celebrated a major milestone- 100 performances at the Winter Garden Theatre. The celebration included a special cake by Carlo's Bakery, setting of the hit TLC Show CAKE BOSS, and BroadwayWorld was there for the special event. Check out photos below!

ROCKY Brings the Fight to the Tonys
by Courtnie Mele - June 7, 2014


This year's Tony Awards will literally be a knockout! According to the Associated Press, Broadway's Rocky will be preforming the iconic boxing match between Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed right on the Radio City Music Hall's stage.

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!

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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