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Broadway's ROCKY Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2014


ROCKY begins previews tonight, February 11, and officially opens on March 13 at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway, New York, NY).

Broadway's ROCKY Announces Lottery Policy
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 7, 2014


ROCKY, beginning previews February 11 and officially opening on March 13, announces a day-of-performance lottery for Golden Circle seats in the first two rows of Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway, New York, NY). Golden Circle ticketholders will be escorted onto the stage to watch the climatic fight during the final 20 minutes of the performance. Entry to the lottery will begin two hours prior to each performance and the winners will be announced 90 minutes prior to curtain. The seats will be priced at the special rate of $35 each, limit two tickets per person. All tickets are subject to availability. For further information, visit www.rockybroadway.com.

STAGE TUBE: Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro & More Belt Out ROCKY's Theme Song!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2014


The new musical ROCKY begins previews February 11 at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre ahead of an official bow on March 13. In the video below, a slew of celebrities and Broadway casts celebrate the start of ROCKY on Broadway by belting out the iconic theme song.

Photo Flash: ROCKY Preps for Broadway Bow: In Rehearsal with Andy Karl, Terence Archie & Margo Seibert
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2014


The new musical ROCKY begins previews February 11 at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre ahead of an officialy bow on March 13. Below, check out just-released rehearsal photos with stars Andy Karl, Terence Archie and Margo Seibert!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Margo Seibert and Andy Karl in Rehearsal for ROCKY!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2014


ROCKY just revealed on its official Twitter page a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals for the show's Broadway debut. Scroll down for a photo of Margo Seibert and Andy Karl onstage!

Travis Moser Brings THIS CAN'T BE LOVE to 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2014


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Travis Moser in This Can't Be Love: The Songs of Rodgers and Hart tonight, January 8th at 7pm.

Jennifer Laura Thompson, Broadway Trivia Night & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 6, 2014


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond:

Travis Moser Set to Bring THIS CAN'T BE LOVE to 54 Below on 1/8
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 2, 2014


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Travis Moser in This Can't Be Love: The Songs of Rodgers and Hart on Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm. This Can't Be Love: The Songs of Rodgers and Hart celebrates one of the most prolific and legendary songwriting duos of all time. Travis Moser takes the audience on a journey through the Rodgers and Hart songbook, while offering backstage and personal stories about the songs and the shows from which they came. This Can't Be Love features new arrangements of some of Rodgers and Hart's most beloved songs by musical director Steven Silverstein. Travis is excited to share the stage with special guest Samantha Shafer from Broadway's West Side Story, South Pacific, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and the upcoming Rocky. Selections include "This Can't Be Love," Nobody's Heart (Belongs to Me)," "Manhattan,' 'My Funny Valentine' and many more.

ROCKY Loads in at Broadway's Winter Garden Theater
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 23, 2013


A first look at the Winter Garden Theater's stage, now being prepped for Broadway's ROCKY, has been unveiled via the show's official Twitter page. Check out the original image here!

VIDEO: Sylvester Stallone Talks ROCKY THE MUSICAL on Leno
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 20, 2013


Sylvester Stallone stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO to talk about the new Broadway adaptation of 'Rocky,' which begins previews at the Winter Garden Theater on February 11

Box Office for Broadway's ROCKY Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2013


The box office at the historic Winter Garden theatre (1634 Broadway) opens today, December 20th at 10am for the upcoming musical, Rocky.

Box Office for Broadway's ROCKY to Open 12/20
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 17, 2013


The box office at the historic Winter Garden theatre (1634 Broadway) opens Friday, December 20th at 10am for the upcoming musical, ROCKY. In honor of 1976, the year in which the Oscar-winning film was released, ROCKYwill offer a $76 ticket to a select number of preview performances. This offer is only available in person at the box office on Friday, December 20th and will be available on a first come first served basis. ROCKY begins previews February 11, 2014 and officially opens on March 13, 2014.

Travis Moser Set to Bring THIS CAN'T BE LOVE to 54 Below on 1/8
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 4, 2013


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Travis Moser in This Can't Be Love: The Songs of Rodgers and Hart on Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm. This Can't Be Love: The Songs of Rodgers and Hart celebrates one of the most prolific and legendary songwriting duos of all time. Travis Moser takes the audience on a journey through the Rodgers and Hart songbook, while offering backstage and personal stories about the songs and the shows from which they came. This Can't Be Love features new arrangements of some of Rodgers and Hart's most beloved songs by musical director Steven Silverstein. Travis is excited to share the stage with special guest Samantha Shafer from Broadway's West Side Story, South Pacific, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and the upcoming Rocky. Selections include "This Can't Be Love," Nobody's Heart (Belongs to Me)," "Manhattan,' 'My Funny Valentine' and many more.

Jennifer Mudge & More Join Andy Karl and Margo Seibert in ROCKY on Broadway; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 25, 2013


Stage Entertainment USA and Sylvester Stallone jsut announced complete casting for the upcoming musical, ROCKY. The previously announced cast members, Andy Karl (Rocky), Margo Seibert (Adrian), Terence Archie (Apollo Creed), Dakin Matthews (Mickey) and Danny Mastrogiorgio (Paulie) welcome principal Jennifer Mudge, who will play Gloria, the girlfriend of Paulie, Adrian's brother.

Sara Andreas, Christopher Rice and More Appear on THE ENSEMBLIST 'Swings' Episode
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2013


Mo Brady (The Addams Family, SMASH) and Nikka Graff Lanzarone (Chicago, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) announce the release of The Ensemblist's third episode: "Swings."

Mo Brady, Nikka Graff Lanzarone Create THE ENSEMBLIST Podcast
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2013


Today marks the debut of The Ensemblist, a new audio podcast for those curious about how Broadway really works. Interviewing musical theatre's unsung heroes, the podcast explores the unique aspects of these performers' lives, both on and off the stage.

Pittsburgh CLO Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Now thru 8/12
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2012


The national tour of The Addams Family, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its Pennsylvania premiere in Pittsburgh tonight, July 31 and play through Sunday, August 12, 2012, at the Benedum Center as part of the Pittsburgh CLO summer season and PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh 2011-12 series.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to the Kennedy Center, Now thru 7/29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2012


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the national tour of the new musical The Addams Family, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, in the Opera House tonight, July 10 to July 29, 2012. Press opening night is Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh CLO to Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY, 7/31 - 8/12
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 29, 2012


Full casting has been announced for theupcoming national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, which will make its Pennsylvania premiere in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 31 - Sunday, August 12, 2012, at the Benedum Center

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