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Broadway productions of Rocky and Spider-Man criticized as awful theater experiences

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published July 11, 2026 · Joe Rogan Experience · JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya Neck
Broadway productions of Rocky and Spider-Man criticized as awful theater experiences
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JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya Neck

What was said

"First of all, Boo Broadway. I saw Spider-Man. I saw Rocky. Two Things I Love. It's like going to see a Spider-Man movie with the worst special effects ever."

Dean Thomas slammed Broadway adaptations of beloved properties like Rocky and Spider-Man as terrible productions with poor effects and performances. He specifically criticized the Rocky musical for having actors who couldn't box convincingly and Spider-Man for embarrassingly bad special effects compared to film. Thomas argued theater people are being silly trying to adapt action properties to stage.

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JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya Neck
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