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ROCKY's First Performance Tonight Canceled; Previews to Begin Feb. 13
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 11, 2014

The first preview of the new Broadway musical ROCKY (presented by Stage Entertainment USA and Sylvester Stallone), set for tonight, February 11, has been canceled; it was announced this morning. ROCKY will now begin previews on Thursday, February13, with no performance originally scheduled for tomorrow.

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 - Feb 1, 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!

WICKED Sets New Broadway Record With $3.2 Million Gross in One Week
by BWW News Desk - Dec 30, 2013

Having recently celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, the blockbuster musical WICKED continues to defy gravity, setting a new Broadway record for the highest one-week gross with a box office take of $3,201,333, for the week ending December 29, 2013. The first and only Broadway musical to gross over $3 million in one week, WICKED has broken the previous record, $2,947,142, which it also held (week ending December 30, 2012), and which had earlier been held by Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark, with a gross of $2,941,794 (week ending January 1, 2012).

BWW Draws the Curtain on 2013: This Year's Curtain Call Highlights - Part One
by Walter McBride - Dec 27, 2013

Today, check out part one of this year's curtain call highlights 2013, and catch up on anything that you might have missed within the last 12 months!

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.

BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Long Running Shows - WICKED
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 30, 2013

It's Broadway's long-running shows that keep Times Square bustling year-round with theatre-goers from around the world who are making it to the Great White Way for their first time. Wicked, now in its 10th year, has been going strong for over 4180 performances and continues to play to full houses at the Gershwin Theatre.

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.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: October 25 - November 1
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 1, 2013

Highlights this week include WICKED's 10th Anniversay Curtain Call and After Party, and First Looks at LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, and Angela Lansbury being the first inductee at the Bucks County Playhouse.

STAGE TUBE: WICKED Cast Lip Dubs MIKA's 'Popular Song'
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2013

WICKED has had a lot going on this week, with the show celebrating its 10th anniversary on Wednesday night. As a part of the festivities, the cast put together an amazing lip dub to MIKA's 'Popular Song', which of course is a song that came straight from the musical. Check it out below!

TV: Elphabas & Glindas & Fiyeros, Oh My! WICKED Alumni Reunite at 10th Anniversary!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2013

Wednesday night was Wicked's big night as the show celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Broadway with a special performance and party. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the after party to chat with the current cast and the special alumni attendees, including Annaleigh Ashford, Joel Grey, Julia Murney, Eden Espinosa & more!

STAGE TUBE: Lindsay Mendez Sings 'The Wizard and I' on TODAY!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2013

The blockbuster musical, Wicked, just celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Broadway last night, October 30, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. The cast appeared on TODAY this week, where leading lady Lindsay Mendez performed 'The Wizard and I'. Check out the full song below!

Photo Coverage: GOOD NEWS! WICKED Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway- Inside the After Party!
by Walter McBride - Oct 31, 2013

Last night was Wicked's big night as the show celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Broadway with a special performance and party. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities and below you can check out photos from the after party, which was attended by the current cast as well as a plethora of WICKED alumni.

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