Photograph: Brinkhoff-Moegenburg
Photograph: Brinkhoff-Moegenburg

Rocky

One of the latest films to get the Broadway treatment is this iconic portrait of a Philadelphia thug chasing his boxing dreams. The jury’s still out as to how well the story of a raw-egg-swilling palooka will translate to the stage, but the champ’s got a strong team behind him: golden-boy director Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher), Tony-winning songwriting team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime), book writer Thomas Meehan (The Producers), and, cowriting and producing, original movie star and screenwriter Sylvester Stallone.

20 Broadway shows and Off Broadway events this winter

Winter brings a wave of new Broadway shows and downtown festivals. Use our guide to keep up with all the action.

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Days are growing shorter, the nights are getting colder…how to keep our spirits up during the winter months? That’s easy: Go see a show. Between now and the onset of spring, theater is as busy as ever, with new Broadway shows and lots to see Off Broadway (not to mention January festivals). Plus, with lowered post-holiday tourist trade, you’re in a better position to score discount theater tickets. We singled out 20 of the best winter theater offerings. Click through the slide show below for details and links to buy tickets. Have we missed something? Add your picks in the comments section below. (And go here for more winter activities.)

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