Variety: Whatever your expectations going into “Rocky,” you come out rocking the technology. No mystery about where the $16.5 million capital investment went in this musical iteration of the 1976 movie that made an iconic hero of Rocky Balboa. Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens no doubt took their pittance for scoring the book by Thomas Meehan and Sylvester Stallone. But the real coin for helmer Alex Timbers’ extravagant production went into the spectacular projections, sound and lighting effects, and into the scenic showpiece — a regulation-size boxing ring that puts the audience ringside for the big fight. Looks like it was worth every penny.
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YAY! Rocky! This is exciting to read! It seems like they really liked the show! Haha I guess the reason why I am so excited to see this is because I had the opportunity to work on Rocky over winter break. I have still yet to see it but I think it's should be an exciting show. When I first heard of the show (when my boss told me to go work for him while he was assisting it) I didn't really know what to expect. A musical about Rocky? The boxer?! But from the costume standpoint, it was a lot of fun and the costumes are perfect for the show. I've been hearing about people seeing the show and enjoying it and this article is making me excited to see it when I get back!
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