Rocky Bleier's The Play
Rocky Bleier recounts his amazing life story for the stage!
Rocky Bleier's The Play
Rocky Bleier presents his inspirational journey to victory over adversity
Rocky Bleier's The Play
Rocky Bleier recounts his amazing life story for the stage!
Why see Rocky Bleier's The Play?
Celebrating the iconic Steelers' hero!
Starring and celebrating a true Steeler Legend, Rocky Bleier's one-man show hits the O'Reilly stage during the holiday season. An autobiographical journey through his amazing career with Pittsburgh's premier sporting team, Rocky also takes us through his traumatic experiences in Vietnam after being drafted, and his return to the field following injuries sustained in active duty. An absolute must-see for Steelers fans, this show is based on the 1975 movie Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story. Starring the man himself!
Bleier's career in football started in 1968 as a running back for the Steelers. However one year later he was drafted into the Army for action during the Vietnam war. Sustaining serious injuries to his leg courtesy of a Vietcong bullet and hand grenade, it seemed at the time that his ability to walk was over, let alone his promising football career. However, in a story that defies belief, Bleier's determination to be rehabilitated took him through a gruelling process to fitness; not only could he run again, he returned to the Steelers in 1971, and played with them for the next nine years, helping them win the Superbowl no less than four times!
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for ages 10+
Run Time
TBC
Dates
Finished Jan 7, 2017
Cast
Starring Rocky Bleiers
Creative
By Gene Collier
Directed by Scott Wise
Reviews
Customer reviews
5 reviews, average rating: (4.8 Stars)
Joy Docter
A Bountiful Feast For Mind Body and Soul
The Paramount Theater production of Hamilton is the most perfect
meld of music and lyrics that burst forth with mind blowing rhythms
and rhymes that take you on a time- travel excursion of a story in U.S.
history in a way that we never learned in school. The songs are
delivered by magnificent voices that emote soulful exuberance and
driving meaning. The unity of mind bending music, brilliant lyrics
penned with pluck and wisdom Interwoven with choreography that
pings with electricity, every step, tap, head or hand movement adds
to the depth of awe that penetrates the spectator’s mind with
unpredictable undulation, the set, lighting and costumes thought out
to the nth degree, equate to a production tallied with nothing less than
genius feat.
... Read more
MEH
Terrific production but lead actor disappointing
I saw the first Saturday evening performance in
Seattle. I already knew the story and the music very
well, so I was very excited to finally see the
performance. The lighting, sets, costumes,
choreography, dancers, and music were fantastic.
The audience was very enthusiastic throughout. My
seat was on the main floor 5 rows from the back in
one of center sections, and it was satisfactory.
Because of some of the subject matter, I would not
recommend taking kids, though teens would be OK.
Anyone who is sensitive to obscenities should be
aware there are a few swear words in the dialogue.
Also beware that they are strict about the 15-minute
intermission, even with long lines still at the
restrooms.
Most of the principal actors did a very nice job, but I
was very disappointed with Joseph Morales as
Hamilton. His voice was monotonous, and he just
lacked vim and vigor overall, especially compared to
the rest of the cast who were mostly very energetic
and expressive throughout. ... Read more
Dave
Lives Up To Broadway
Saw Hamilton in NYC for our anniversary in Jan. I
happened to be in Seattle this weekend and saw it
again. Both were fabulous. It was great seeing it on
Broadway, especially since it is set in NYC. I was
curious to see how Seattle compared. I had listened
to the soundtrack many times and read “Hamilton -
The Revolution” prior to NY. I recommend doing both.
The show was amazing although it was hard not to
make comparisons to the well produced soundtrack. I
am happy to say that Seattle did not disappoint. The
Paramount is an amazing venue. The show was every
bit as good as the Broadway productions. I felt that
many of the characters were actually stronger than
the NYC cast that we saw. Eliza and Burr, in particular,
were amazing. The cast was much more engaged and
interactive with the audience. Many more laughs
(there are many funny moments) and some minor
choreography changes which I liked. Only
disappointment was the king who went from
brooding and understated to childish. Go see it! ... Read more
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