In Defense of Rocky the Musical...(Ft. Nando V. Movies)

[@donaldoconner]

My favorite joke about this show was on Seth Meyers “ I new musical based on the movie Rocky is headed to Broadway. So if you love both Rocky and lavish Broadway musicals...who are you?”

[@nicoletrudell2065]

You are me, that's who 😆

[@luvmenow33]

Same here. LMAO

[@godzila2024]

That'd be me lmao

[@Ceej_MM]

*raises hand*

[@mahmodwattar8169]

some autistic guy from syria idk

[@robofistsrevenge3288]

Watching the clips of the final fight, I'm furious at myself for initially dismissing this show. To see that level of technical magic, on top of the insane physicality of both actors having to memorize and sell boxing choreography, and to see it all _live?_ I can only imagine it was unforgettable.

[@rosebyanyname]

**unintelligible 70s Stallone noises**

[@WaitintheWings]

*unintelligible 80s Stallone noises as I fire off a machine gun and pour baby oil on myself*

[@rosebyanyname]

@@WaitintheWings *intelligible 90s Stallone noises that sound like STOP! OR MY MOM WILL SHOOT!*

[@Thomazbr]

@@rosebyanyname *unintelligible 00's Stallone noise alongside other famous unintelligible noises like Arnold, Statham & Banderas' noises*

[@rosebyanyname]

@@Thomazbr *unintelligible 2010s Stallone noises as I’m robbed of an Oscar for Creed*

[@christopherjimenez4578]

*unintelligeble 2020s Stallone noises as he appears in Suicide Squad 2 as King Shark*

[@jaygee7508]

2 things: 1. I never cared to see Rocky the Musical, and you changed that. 2. This video ended with a really beautiful sentiment.

[@WaitintheWings]

ADRIANNNEEEE!!!! I hope you guys enjoyed the video. Considering that Rocky is one of my favorite franchises, a lot of time and effort went into this one. So be sure to punch that like button harder than Rocky punches his meat! (That didn't sound right).

[@davidbrodskybrodsky3106]

Do what went wrong with frozen on Broadway

[@danielmcdonald4717]

Had the honor of working with both Andy Karl ( Rocky ) and Margo Seibert ( Adrienne ) in regional theater. They are extremely talented, lovely people who were incredible in this underrated piece of theater. So very, very proud. I.J.S.

[@waterlemonandfriends]

OMG CONGRATS ON THE COLLAB WITH NANDO!!! The fact that all these big youtubers want to work with you just further proves to me that you’re destined for greatness!

[@WaitintheWings]

You're so sweet! Slowly but surely we're getting closer to being able to go full time. :D

[@julianlastname6948]

the storytelling in this vid was amazing. i was in suspense even though i knew what happens

[@WaitintheWings]

We love to hear it! :D Thanks Julian!

[@ayindestevens6152]

I had the same emotions!!!

[@soltandvinegar]

I guess the real Rocky the Musical was the friends we made along the way.

[@aliastorino5607]

I’m from Philadelphia and you just made me so much more proud of my city when you wrote that ending it’s so beautiful to see someone talk about our city like that

[@movieandtvseriesclips2805]

I must say, The Stage Design is awesome!

[@WaitintheWings]

Couldn't agree more!

[@captainhook1911]

Can you do a history of Jekyll & Hyde or Dracula the Musical?

[@natalied110]

Next video: my girlfriend discusses why the intro to Rocky II makes no sense.

[@WaitintheWings]

Followed by Brendon explaining why the intro to Austin Powers three makes no geographical sense either.

[@theassortedhobbyist]

This musical was my gateway to the Rocky films and after years of hearing about them without having an opinion for myself, I found them even better than I thought they would be. I'm always curious to see if there is some love for the Rocky musical, whether it be from its Broadway production or its original Hamburg production.

[@katecastreviews4639]

I know some people were against you running those steps because it's "Too tourist-y", but you did it anyway, and I am proud of you! I applaud you for it sir. Also this was a really excellent analysis from you and Nando. Great work guys! Stuff like this always reminds me of the void this channel is filling.

[@merlesstorys]

This was such a great doubletake :) Already excited for the next one ☺️

[@WaitintheWings]

Yay, thank you Swan Swan! I love Rocky so I'm happy you enjoyed the video.

[@CheyenneWise]

Hi i watched this on a break at a job i've fallen out of love with and I was not ready to have this many emotions???? i feel way more ready to get back up and got through the rest of my work day now haha

[@WaitintheWings]

I'm happy the video could help! But please...if the job is taking you out mentally/emotionally because they're not treating you well then it's not worth sticking around. (Speaking from experience). Stay strong and much love! -Brendon

[@katiefries228]

Between this and your video on Groundhog Day, I am getting a very healthy dose of Andy Karl 🥰🥰

[@chrismcgovern1647]

I LUV that you did this Brendon! I saw Rocky in the theater in '76!!

[@WaitintheWings]

I loved getting to do it!! :D

[@AlexCarson]

*begins playing the Rocky Theme in their head when the video starts*

[@WaitintheWings]

Begins playing Rocky Theme anytime I wake up 😅

[@LizardsLore]

Rocky is still hands down one of my favorite movies of all time…and the musical? Well that’s just a TKO..also THIS VIDEO NEEDS MORE LIKES

[@bexyPTX]

I saw this musical with a camp group in 2014 when I was 14. I think I didn't totally get it at that time. I hardly even remember it now. It's comforting to know that it was telling a good story, though.

[@GabiDAmico]

ADRIANNNEEEE!!!!

[@WaitintheWings]

ROCKY!

[@alaskanbltundra]

We saw an off broadway version of this last year and it was fantastic

[@ayindestevens6152]

Oh Damn I’m early! I see someone is getting acclimated to the city of Brotherly Love. Great Video as always and I’m cursing myself YET again for not seeing this show when I had the chance!

[@WaitintheWings]

Considering the move, I had zero excuse not to make this video lol I’m happy you liked it!

[@ayindestevens6152]

@@WaitintheWings I always do oh and my favorite one is the First because of the cinematography one and Creed because it was a better full circle story AND Physcila Rashad played Ms Creed like the QUEEN that she is.

[@GamingSaturnMoonManBoy]

I want to see a Wait in the Wings on this musical

[@WaitintheWings]

If only there was more footage lol it was in consideration for Season 3 but...alas. :(

[@GamingSaturnMoonManBoy]

@@WaitintheWings so no.....

[@sophie7780]

i've never seen rocky the movie, i've never seen rocky the musical, but i am always here for any and all witw content

[@WaitintheWings]

You've always been an OG sophie! :D Thanks for being here.

[@4dultw1thj0b]

Omg the It's Always Sunny clips

[@birdlad]

I’m half-expecting Nando to say “Rocky isn’t Rocky.”

[@WaitintheWings]

**Rips off Mission Impossible mask**

[@c.lawnmower_]

NANDOOOOOOOOOOOOO WHAT Edit: now that I see everyone shouting Adrianneeeeeee in the comments, it just looks like I missed the joke huh 👀

[@WaitintheWings]

The Nando was a nice twist lol

[@StrappyWave]

Wawa and Gritty are two of my favorite things so if any of you say anything bad sleep with one eye open

[@WaitintheWings]

I go to WaWa literally every Saturday lol

[@katherinealvarez9216]

18:43 what happens if a runner slips on the steps? I imagine they'd get back up and finish. Feels like a Rocky move.

[@orlandocordova8670]

It looked like a nice show. I knew of it but I don't think it toured ( I think! not sure) I dad I missed it. Thanks for the share.

[@natalied110]

My favorite part of the video was me flipping off the camera in true Philly style, jk it didn't make the cut

[@WaitintheWings]

Who are you? How did you get in my comment section?

[@chrismcgovern1647]

14:40 Great analogy but you guys left out the Carrie staircase :)

[@WaitintheWings]

Lol twitter exclusive

[@katherinealvarez9216]

I wonder if Stallone will get a chance to do that Edgar Allen Poe movie he’s been wanting to start.

[@171QA]

I really should watch this movie.

[@WaitintheWings]

Rocky is a great movie. Rocky 2 is a great movie with a different ending Rocky 3 is when things start getting weird Rocky 4 is just...a great experience. Rocky 5...we don't talk about. Rocky Balboa is a wonderful redemption Creed is an AMAZING film that advances the legacy Creed II is the Rocky 4 sequel I never knew I wanted.

[@zima04]

Wow, I completely underestimated this show. I wish I had seen it.

[@singbike5832]

I was actually curious to see this show, but it closed pretty quickly. The visuals look very good. While it might not have been feasible, I think they should have considered making it a straight play instead of a musical. I remember hearing, pretty much unanimously, most of the show was ho-hum but the boxing sequence was amazing. I don't really see Rocky as something you can effectively shoehorn song and dance numbers into. Big sets and spectacle are not something straight plays typically have, but I think it would have been worth considering keeping the spectacle and doing it as a play.

[@antonyaugusto1370]

The first one hands down although creed 2 might be the best rocky sequel ever

[@WaitintheWings]

Oh man, Rocky 4 is an absolute bop and Creed 2 humanizes it at a level I never expected haha

[@natalied110]

Release the Liz cut!!

[@joshuachristiannathanael7420]

19:13 Did you- drink through a mask? Am I doing it wrong this whole time? 😦

[@WaitintheWings]

Please don't try this at home 😅

[@rmarkread3750]

Have you done "Merrily We Roll Along"?

[@Quackervoltz]

One day everything will have a musical I propose EENE's Big Picture Show the Musical, starring Gerard Canonico as Eddy

[@joeevans5770]

I see its time for the yearly Alex Timbers video

[@WaitintheWings]

I think it's officially become a tradition at this point lol

[@EthanWasHere]

@@WaitintheWings Oh Hello video when? haha

[@c.lawnmower_]

I didn’t love the musical, since I saw it as a carbon copy of the movie, but BOY do they have some bops

[@WaitintheWings]

Oh, it's a total copy and paste with the addition of a song that sounds like it came straight out of Seussical.

[@c.lawnmower_]

@@WaitintheWings Me, having never heard any Seussical songs: AHDKAHDKAHKDHAKD I think my brain wants me to “know Dr. Seuss lore” before ever even touching Seussical. Not sure if that’s a good thing.

[@z.s.r.h]

could you do 25th annual putnam county spelling bee please! it's such a great musical and how my husband and i met! it means so much to me! ❤️

[@natalied110]

Gritty would win against Creed in 1 round. No questions asked.

[@WaitintheWings]

"Hype up my commentsssssssssss" she texts.

[@natalied110]

@@WaitintheWings am I wrong??? No I'm not

[@revolution_is_my_name8981]

did people really not like rocky the musical? i didn't think it was the best thing i'd ever seen, but as a rocky fan i thought it was really good

[@Thomazbr]

What did he mean when he drank that coffee through his mask.

[@WaitintheWings]

This is the most profound symbolism in the whole video.

[@4dultw1thj0b]

When are you gonna do Andy Karl's next big movie adaptation musical ;)

[@WaitintheWings]

*Pauses Groundhog Day Bootleg* Ummm....ya know...sometime soon I'm sure.

[@isabellaearnhardt6380]

❣️

[@WaitintheWings]

[@mariajosesoto9063]

Can you please do the Adrian video!!

[@hedonistjohn6200]

Welcome to Philly theatre

[@AMoniqueOcampo]

I honestly dismissed this musical because I never understood the idea of movies being adapted into musicals. But I like that there's a legit story and original songs. Apollo Creed entering like George Washington is a very Hamilton moment.

[@Redsoxfan910]

Needs more Gritty, great vid though

[@allisondavies587]

I’m waiting for your legally blonde video

[@WhaleManMan]

Rocky Boxer Broadway Show

[@Mrajtheartist]

💕💞💕💞💕💞💕💞💕💕💞💕💞💕💞💕💞💕

[@solwol2007]

Stranger BEE GEES THE TRANGLE BANNERS..

[@michaelkkrasting]

You forgot cheesesteaks

[@OtisLePoOtis]

The obvious joke is making it a ROCK musical

[@WaitintheWings]

Bloody Bloody Rocky Balboa lol

[@itsthemaggieshow]

Ok here me out: Nacho Libre the musical

[@Ceej_MM]

Wait... 1976? Rocky, King Kong and Carrie? Note to self, don't write a broadway musical basef on anything that happened in 1976.

[@jkmaster345]

We gonna see a man sing like a drunk

[@WaitintheWings]

Pics or it didn't happen.