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Casting Rocky in Bronze
Manage episode 354701980 series 3424279
We journey to the bright lights of Hollywood to meet Rocky’s original sculptor, A. Thomas Schomberg. Also, we glimpse at rare, behind-the-scenes photos of Stallone and the artist during the statue’s creation. Back in Philly, we visit a foundry and a life-size replica of the Statue of David near City Hall to understand how statues are created. Finally, we go behind the scenes on opening night as Rocky the Musical makes its hometown debut.
Show Notes
- Amerika Idol featuring Boris Staparac.
- The works of A. Thomas Schomberg.
- Rocky the Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre.
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
- A brief history of sculpture.
7 episodes
Manage episode 354701980 series 3424279
We journey to the bright lights of Hollywood to meet Rocky’s original sculptor, A. Thomas Schomberg. Also, we glimpse at rare, behind-the-scenes photos of Stallone and the artist during the statue’s creation. Back in Philly, we visit a foundry and a life-size replica of the Statue of David near City Hall to understand how statues are created. Finally, we go behind the scenes on opening night as Rocky the Musical makes its hometown debut.
Show Notes
- Amerika Idol featuring Boris Staparac.
- The works of A. Thomas Schomberg.
- Rocky the Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre.
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
- A brief history of sculpture.
7 episodes
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