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First introduced in the Marvel miniseries ''Series/{{Hawkeye|2021}}'', ''Rogers: The Musical'' originated as a fictional Broadway show within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. An AffectionateParody of musical adaptations, this campy, theatrical retelling of Captain America's story immediately took fans by storm, and its popularity convinced Marvel to turn it into an ''actual'' live show two years later, at [[Ride/DisneyThemeParks Disney's California Adventure]].
Thus, this five minute joke musical was expanded into a 30 minute, one-act production, with new songs composed by Christopher Lennertz and a book penned by Hunter Bell. It premiered on June 30, 2023 at the Hyperion Theater[[note]]The first production performed at the theater since its two-year closure[[/note]] for a limited summer engagement.
Thus, this five minute joke musical was expanded into a 30 minute, one-act production, with new songs composed by Christopher Lennertz and a book penned by Hunter Bell. It premiered on June 30, 2023 at the Hyperion Theater[[note]]The first production performed at the theater since its two-year closure[[/note]] for a limited summer engagement.
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First introduced in the Marvel miniseries ''Series/{{Hawkeye|2021}}'', ''Rogers: The Musical'' originated as a fictional Broadway show within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. An AffectionateParody of musical adaptations, this campy, theatrical retelling of Captain America's ComicBook/CaptainAmerica's story immediately took fans by storm, and its popularity convinced Marvel to turn it into an ''actual'' live show two years later, at [[Ride/DisneyThemeParks Disney's California Adventure]].
Thus, thisfive minute five-minute joke musical was expanded into a 30 minute, 30-minute, one-act production, with new songs composed by Christopher Lennertz and a book penned by Hunter Bell. It premiered on June 30, 2023 at the Hyperion Theater[[note]]The first production performed at the theater since its two-year closure[[/note]] for a limited summer engagement.
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* DeathGlare: As Steve rant at how he's not on the front lines, he's about to state that the doctors are full of crap...only for three spotlights to shine on the doctors, looking at Steve as if to ''finish'' that sentence.
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First introduced in the Marvel miniseries, ''Series/Hawkeye2021'', ''Rogers: The Musical'' originated as a fictional Broadway show within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. An AffectionateParody of musical adaptations, this campy, theatrical retelling of Captain America's story immediately took fans by storm, and its popularity convinced Marvel to turn it into an ''actual'' live show two years later, at [[Ride/DisneyThemeParks Disney's California Adventure]].
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First introduced in the Marvel miniseries, ''Series/Hawkeye2021'', miniseries ''Series/{{Hawkeye|2021}}'', ''Rogers: The Musical'' originated as a fictional Broadway show within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. An AffectionateParody of musical adaptations, this campy, theatrical retelling of Captain America's story immediately took fans by storm, and its popularity convinced Marvel to turn it into an ''actual'' live show two years later, at [[Ride/DisneyThemeParks Disney's California Adventure]].
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* CompanyCrossReferences: The Times Square backdrop features advertisements for both Walt Disney World and the [[Theatre/TheLionKing Lion King musical]]. Nick Fury also mentions Franchise/StarWars (particularly Darth Vader) during "What You Missed".
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* CompanyCrossReferences: The Times Square backdrop features advertisements for both Walt Disney World and the [[Theatre/TheLionKing Lion King musical]]. Nick Fury also mentions Franchise/StarWars ''Franchise/StarWars'' (particularly Darth Vader) during "What You Missed".
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* LastSecondWordSwap: Steve starts ranting about he should be in the war ends with him complaining at how he should be at the front line, "not pulling covered wagons filled so full of scraps"
-->'''Steve:''' These doctors think I'm crazy/but they're all full of...''(the spotlights show three doctors glaring at Steve as if to finish that sentence)'' Terrible advice!
-->'''Steve:''' These doctors think I'm crazy/but they're all full of...''(the spotlights show three doctors glaring at Steve as if to finish that sentence)'' Terrible advice!
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* LastSecondWordSwap: Steve starts ranting about he should be in the war ends with him complaining at how he should be at the front line, "not pulling covered wagons filled so full of scraps"
scraps".
-->'''Steve:''' These doctors think I'm crazy/but they're all full of...''(the ''[the spotlights show three doctors glaring at Steve as if to finish that sentence)'' sentence]'' Terrible advice!
-->'''Steve:''' These doctors think I'm crazy/but they're all full of...
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** Nick Fury tells Steve to get a notebook at the beggining of "What You Missed" and the song mentions multiple items that were written in Steve's notebook in ''Film/CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier''.
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** The duet between Cap and [[spoiler:elderly Steve]] is called [[Film/CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier "At the End of the Line"]].
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** The duet between Cap and [[spoiler:elderly Steve]] is called [[Film/CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier "At "[[Film/CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier At the End of the Line"]].Line]]".
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* ShoutOut: The PatterSong verses in "What You Missed" pay homage to ''Theatre/ThePiratesOfPenzance'', while the funky chorus takes inspiration from [[Music/BrunoMars "Uptown Funk"]].
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* ShoutOut: The PatterSong verses in "What You Missed" pay homage to ''Theatre/ThePiratesOfPenzance'', while the funky chorus takes inspiration from [[Music/BrunoMars "Uptown Funk"]]."[[Music/BrunoMars Uptown Funk]]".
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* ShoutOut: The PatterSong verses in "What You Missed" pay homage to ''Theatre/ThePiratesOfPenzance'', while the funky chorus takes inspiration from [[Music/BrunoMars "Uptown Funk"]].
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* AdaptationDistillation: Captain America's adventures from ''Film/{{The Avengers|2012}}'' to ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' are quickly covered in the TimeCompressionMontage song, "Save the City".
* DemotedToExtra: As the title implies, this is Steve Rogers' story, so the rest of the Avengers are relegated to small supporting roles.
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* HeroicBSOD: Steve undergoes one during the DarkReprise of "Save the City". Dealing with Ultron, the Winter Soldier, and ''especially '' Thanos leaves the captain feeling exhausted, defeated, and hopeless. It takes a surprise visit from [[spoiler:his future self]] to really pull him out of his rut.
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* HeroicBSOD: HeroicFatigue: Steve undergoes one during the DarkReprise of "Save the City". Dealing with Ultron, the Winter Soldier, and ''especially '' Thanos leaves the captain feeling exhausted, defeated, and hopeless. It takes a surprise visit from [[spoiler:his future self]] to really pull him out of his rut.
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** Nick Fury tells Steve to get a notebook at the beggining of "What You Missed" and the song mentions multiple items that were written in Steve's notebook in Film/CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier.''Film/CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier''.
* RoseTintedNarrative: The events of ''Film/CaptainAmericaCivilWar'' and Rogers's time as a fugitive are skipped over in "Save the City".
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* TimeCompressionMontage: Captain America's adventures from ''Film/{{The Avengers|2012}}'' to ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' are quickly covered in the TimeCompressionMontage song, "Save the City".
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* FamedInStory: Steve Rogers is so famous that he has a [[{{Biopic}} Broadway musical about his life]].
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* LargeHam: In a show that's already over-the-top, Nick Fury definitely stands out. His comical personality and "Uptown Funk"-inspired song really allow him to [[ChewingTheScenery devour the scenery]].\
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* LargeHam: In a show that's already over-the-top, Nick Fury definitely stands out. His comical personality and "Uptown Funk"-inspired song really allow him to [[ChewingTheScenery devour the scenery]].\
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* LargeHam: In a show that's already over-the-top, Nick Fury definitely stands out. His comical personality and "Uptown Funk"-inspired song really allow him to [[ChewingTheScenery devour the scenery]].
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* LargeHam: In a show that's already over-the-top, Nick Fury definitely stands out. His comical personality and "Uptown Funk"-inspired song really allow him to [[ChewingTheScenery devour the scenery]].\
* LastSecondWordSwap: Steve starts ranting about he should be in the war ends with him complaining at how he should be at the front line, "not pulling covered wagons filled so full of scraps"
-->'''Steve:''' These doctors think I'm crazy/but they're all full of...''(the spotlights show three doctors glaring at Steve as if to finish that sentence)'' Terrible advice!
* LastSecondWordSwap: Steve starts ranting about he should be in the war ends with him complaining at how he should be at the front line, "not pulling covered wagons filled so full of scraps"
-->'''Steve:''' These doctors think I'm crazy/but they're all full of...''(the spotlights show three doctors glaring at Steve as if to finish that sentence)'' Terrible advice!
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* BreakingTheFourthWall: The USO opening has the Starkettes note that they have to tell the story "in thirty minutes or less", which is the run-time of the show.
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* CatchingUpOnHistory: The point of "What You Missed" is Nick Fury updating Steve on what happened in the 70 years since World War II.
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First introduced in the Marvel miniseries, ''Series/Hawkeye2021'', ''Rogers: The Musical'' originated as a fictional Broadway show within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. An AffectionateParody of musical adaptations, this campy, theatrical retelling of Captain America's story immediately took fans by storm, and its popularity convinced Marvel to turn it into an ''actual'' live show at [[Ride/DisneyThemeParks Disney's California Adventure]].
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First introduced in the Marvel miniseries, ''Series/Hawkeye2021'', ''Rogers: The Musical'' originated as a fictional Broadway show within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. An AffectionateParody of musical adaptations, this campy, theatrical retelling of Captain America's story immediately took fans by storm, and its popularity convinced Marvel to turn it into an ''actual'' live show two years later, at [[Ride/DisneyThemeParks Disney's California Adventure]].
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* PatterSong: "What You Missed", in which Nick Fury rapidly catches Steve up on all the things that he missed within the last 70 years, from ''Series/ILoveLucy'' to the moon landing.
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* PatterSong: "What You Missed", in which Nick Fury rapidly catches Steve up on all the things that he missed within the last 70 years, from ''Series/ILoveLucy'' to the moon landing.landing to UsefulNotes/SteveJobs.
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* ComicallyMissingThePoint: [[spoiler:Elderly Steve jokes about keeping his hair well into his old age. When young Steve asks how it's even possible for them to meet, the former (thinking he's asking about the hair) answers, "I dunno, maybe the super serum? Conditioner?"]]
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* ComicallyMissingThePoint: [[spoiler:Elderly Steve jokes about keeping his hair well into his old age. When young Steve asks how it's even possible for "How is this possible?" (for them to meet, meet), the former (thinking he's asking about the hair) answers, "I dunno, maybe the super serum? Conditioner?"]]
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First introduced in the Marvel miniseries, ''Series/Hawkeye2021'', ''Rogers: The Musical'' originated as a fictional Broadway show within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. An AffectionateParody of musical adaptations, this campy, theatrical retelling of Captain America's story immediately took fans by storm, and its popularity convinced Marvel to launch an ''actual live show'' at [[Ride/DisneyThemeParks Disney's California Adventure]].
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First introduced in the Marvel miniseries, ''Series/Hawkeye2021'', ''Rogers: The Musical'' originated as a fictional Broadway show within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. An AffectionateParody of musical adaptations, this campy, theatrical retelling of Captain America's story immediately took fans by storm, and its popularity convinced Marvel to launch turn it into an ''actual ''actual'' live show'' show at [[Ride/DisneyThemeParks Disney's California Adventure]].
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** The digital billboards in Times Square include ads for "Redwing Couriers" (based on the Falcon's drone) and [[Series/Hawkeye2021 Trust a Bro Moving Company]].
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* MusicalisInterruptus: During "What You Missed", Steve cuts off Nick Fury mid-song, right when he starts gushing about Music/{{Nirvana}}.
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** As Steve and Peggy duet during his fateful final mission, the stage suddenly black out, signifying that his plane has hit the ice.
** During "What You Missed", Steve cuts off Nick Fury mid-song, right when he starts gushing about Music/{{Nirvana}}.
** As Steve and Peggy duet during his fateful final mission, the stage suddenly black out, signifying that his plane has hit the ice.
** During "What You Missed", Steve cuts off Nick Fury mid-song, right when he starts gushing about Music/{{Nirvana}}.
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* MyFriendsAndZoidberg: Just like in the original sequence, the show really doesn't give Hawkeye much credit. Nick Fury sings about each of the Avengers' amazing feats, and when he gets to Clint, he just says "Yeah, he's here as well".
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* ComicallyMissingThePoint: [[spoiler:Elderly Steve jokes about keeping his hair well into his old age. When young Steve asks how it's even possible for them to meet, the former (thinking he's asking about the hair) answers, "I dunno, maybe the super serum? Conditioner?"]]
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* NoSongForTheWicked: Loki only has a small cameo in "Save the City", and doesn't have his own song.
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** Nick Fury's song gives us this line:
--->'''Nick Fury:''' ''They really are remarkable! And though they are dispersed, we'll call them The Avengers, of which [[Film/CaptainAmericaTheFirstAvenger you are the first]]!''
--->'''Nick Fury:''' ''They really are remarkable! And though they are dispersed, we'll call them The Avengers, of which [[Film/CaptainAmericaTheFirstAvenger you are the first]]!''
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* LargeHam: In a show that's already over-the-top, Nick Fury definitely stands out. His comical personality and "Uptown Funk"-inspired song really allow him to [[ChewingTheScenery devour the scenery]].
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* AdaptationExpansion: This production takes a funny RunningGag from the MCU and expands it into a half hour show. Characters like Peggy Carter, Bucky Barnes, and Nick Fury are included, the events of ''[[Film/CaptainAmericaTheFirstAvenger The First Avenger]]'' are reenacted in the first half, and there are many references to characters and events from later MCU phases.
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** Invoked once again with the street-inspired costume designs for the Avengers, which were ripped straight from ''Hawkeye''.
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** Invoked once again with the simpler, street-inspired costume designs for the Avengers, which were ripped straight from ''Hawkeye''.
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* GreekChorus: The Starkettes. They are first introduced as USO singers, but later weave themselves into different scenes to represent other characters, like scientists or SHIELD agents.
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* GreekChorus: The Starkettes. They are first introduced as USO singers, but later weave themselves into different scenes to represent other characters, like scientists or SHIELD S.H.I.E.L.D. agents.
* MusicalisInterruptus: During "What You Missed", Steve cuts off Nick Fury mid-song, right when he starts gushing about Music/{{Nirvana}}.
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* PatterSong: "What You Missed", in which Nick Fury rapidly catches Steve up on all the things that he missed within the last 70 years.
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* PatterSong: "What You Missed", in which Nick Fury rapidly catches Steve up on all the things that he missed within the last 70 years. years, from ''Series/ILoveLucy'' to the moon landing.
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Thus, this five minute joke musical was expanded into a 30 minute, one-act production, with new songs composed by Christopher Lennertz and a book penned by Hunter Bell. It premiered on June 30, 2023 at the Hyperion Theater (making this the theater's first production since its two-year closure) for a limited summer engagement.
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First introduced in the Marvel miniseries, ''Series/Hawkeye2021'', ''Rogers: The Musical'' originated as a fictional Broadway show within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. An AffectionateParody of musical adaptations, this campy, theatrical retelling of Captain America's story immediately took fans by storm, and its popularity convinced Marvel to launch an ''actual live show'' at Disney's California Adventure.
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First introduced in the Marvel miniseries, ''Series/Hawkeye2021'', ''Rogers: The Musical'' originated as a fictional Broadway show within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. An AffectionateParody of musical adaptations, this campy, theatrical retelling of Captain America's story immediately took fans by storm, and its popularity convinced Marvel to launch an ''actual live show'' at [[Ride/DisneyThemeParks Disney's California Adventure.
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* CallForward: Nick Fury mentions several superheroes who won't come into play until much later in the timeline. This includes the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Dr. Strange, and even Daredevil.
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* CallForward: CallForward:
** Nick Fury mentions several superheroes who won't come into play until much later in the timeline. This includes the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Dr. Strange, and even Daredevil.
** During "At the End of the Line", [[spoiler:elderly Steve uses the Time Stone to conjure up a vision of [[Series/TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier Sam Wilson as Captain America III]], reassuring his younger self that their legacy is in good hands]].
** Nick Fury mentions several superheroes who won't come into play until much later in the timeline. This includes the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Dr. Strange, and even Daredevil.
** During "At the End of the Line", [[spoiler:elderly Steve uses the Time Stone to conjure up a vision of [[Series/TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier Sam Wilson as Captain America III]], reassuring his younger self that their legacy is in good hands]].
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First introduced in the Marvel miniseries, ''Series/Hawkeye2021'', ''Rogers: The Musical'' originated as a fictional Broadway show within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. An AffectionateParody of musical adaptations, this campy, theatrical retelling of Captain America's story immediately took fans by storm, and its popularity convinced Marvel to launch an ''actual live show'' at Disney's California Adventure.
Thus, this five minute joke musical was expanded into a 30 minute, one-act production, with new songs composed by Christopher Lennertz and a book penned by Hunter Bell. It premiered on June 30, 2023 at the Hyperion Theater (making this the theater's first production since its two-year closure) for a limited summer engagement.
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!!''Rogers: The Musical'' provides examples of:
* CallForward: Nick Fury mentions several superheroes who won't come into play until much later in the timeline. This includes the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Dr. Strange, and even Daredevil.
* CanonForeigner: The show introduces a trio of singers named The Starkettes, who serve as the main narrators of the story.
* CompanyCrossReferences: The Times Square backdrop features advertisements for both Walt Disney World and the [[Theatre/TheLionKing Lion King musical]]. Nick Fury also mentions Franchise/StarWars (particularly Darth Vader) during "What You Missed".
* ContinuitySnarl: Invoked. In the spirit of the original show, several creative liberties are made to condense Cap's ''entire'' history into a single show. On top of Ant-Man being being portrayed as a founding Avenger, other superheroes that weren't active during Phase One are blatantly mentioned here, like Spider-Man, Vision, Falcon, and Scarlet Witch. Perhaps the most drastic change happens at the end, when Steve encounters none other than [[spoiler:his [[Film/AvengersEndgame older self]], who takes him back in time to reunite with Peggy via the Time Stone]].
* CrossCastRole: Unlike in the original musical, Ant-Man is portrayed by a female cast member.
* DemotedToExtra: As the title implies, this is Steve Rogers' story, so the rest of the Avengers are relegated to small supporting roles.
* GreekChorus: The Starkettes. They are first introduced as USO singers, but later weave themselves into different scenes to represent other characters, like scientists or SHIELD agents.
* HeroicBSOD: Steve undergoes one during the DarkReprise of "Save the City". Dealing with Ultron, the Winter Soldier, and ''especially '' Thanos leaves the captain feeling exhausted, defeated, and hopeless. It takes a surprise visit from [[spoiler:his future self]] to really pull him out of his rut.
* IWantSong: The appropriately-titled "I Want You", which has the young and frail Steve singing to a poster of Uncle Sam, eager for his chance to defend his country and stand up for "the little guy".
* MythologyGag:
** During a montage detailing Cap's many victories during the war, Steve steps into three large set pieces inspired by the classic Timely Comics covers, posing as if he was a comic book illustration himself. The second comic depicts him clocking an enemy soldier, mimicking the famous cover where he punched out Hitler.
** The duet between Cap and [[spoiler:elderly Steve]] is called [[Film/CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier "At the End of the Line"]].
* PatterSong: "What You Missed", in which Nick Fury rapidly catches Steve up on all the things that he missed within the last 70 years.
* PragmaticAdaptation:
** Invoked once again with the street-inspired costume designs for the Avengers, which were ripped straight from ''Hawkeye''.
** Iron Man never flies into the air, as this production does not implement a rigging system.
** Nick Fury wears a beanie like in ''Series/SecretInvasion'', to hide the fact that his actor isn't actually bald. This is similar to how Avengers Campus handles him as a meet-and-greet character.
* StylisticSuck: Downplayed. While the show fully embraces the silliness of its concept (plus the Avengers' costumes are as cheap and minimal as ever), it also isn't afraid to play things straight, particularly Steve and Peggy's relationship. The result is a stage show that is still campy and silly, but not as "intentionally bad" as the original.
* WorldOfHam: Imagine the MCU with campier characters, glittery costumes, and showstopping musical numbers. That's this show.
First introduced in the Marvel miniseries, ''Series/Hawkeye2021'', ''Rogers: The Musical'' originated as a fictional Broadway show within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. An AffectionateParody of musical adaptations, this campy, theatrical retelling of Captain America's story immediately took fans by storm, and its popularity convinced Marvel to launch an ''actual live show'' at Disney's California Adventure.
Thus, this five minute joke musical was expanded into a 30 minute, one-act production, with new songs composed by Christopher Lennertz and a book penned by Hunter Bell. It premiered on June 30, 2023 at the Hyperion Theater (making this the theater's first production since its two-year closure) for a limited summer engagement.
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!!''Rogers: The Musical'' provides examples of:
* CallForward: Nick Fury mentions several superheroes who won't come into play until much later in the timeline. This includes the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Dr. Strange, and even Daredevil.
* CanonForeigner: The show introduces a trio of singers named The Starkettes, who serve as the main narrators of the story.
* CompanyCrossReferences: The Times Square backdrop features advertisements for both Walt Disney World and the [[Theatre/TheLionKing Lion King musical]]. Nick Fury also mentions Franchise/StarWars (particularly Darth Vader) during "What You Missed".
* ContinuitySnarl: Invoked. In the spirit of the original show, several creative liberties are made to condense Cap's ''entire'' history into a single show. On top of Ant-Man being being portrayed as a founding Avenger, other superheroes that weren't active during Phase One are blatantly mentioned here, like Spider-Man, Vision, Falcon, and Scarlet Witch. Perhaps the most drastic change happens at the end, when Steve encounters none other than [[spoiler:his [[Film/AvengersEndgame older self]], who takes him back in time to reunite with Peggy via the Time Stone]].
* CrossCastRole: Unlike in the original musical, Ant-Man is portrayed by a female cast member.
* DemotedToExtra: As the title implies, this is Steve Rogers' story, so the rest of the Avengers are relegated to small supporting roles.
* GreekChorus: The Starkettes. They are first introduced as USO singers, but later weave themselves into different scenes to represent other characters, like scientists or SHIELD agents.
* HeroicBSOD: Steve undergoes one during the DarkReprise of "Save the City". Dealing with Ultron, the Winter Soldier, and ''especially '' Thanos leaves the captain feeling exhausted, defeated, and hopeless. It takes a surprise visit from [[spoiler:his future self]] to really pull him out of his rut.
* IWantSong: The appropriately-titled "I Want You", which has the young and frail Steve singing to a poster of Uncle Sam, eager for his chance to defend his country and stand up for "the little guy".
* MythologyGag:
** During a montage detailing Cap's many victories during the war, Steve steps into three large set pieces inspired by the classic Timely Comics covers, posing as if he was a comic book illustration himself. The second comic depicts him clocking an enemy soldier, mimicking the famous cover where he punched out Hitler.
** The duet between Cap and [[spoiler:elderly Steve]] is called [[Film/CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier "At the End of the Line"]].
* PatterSong: "What You Missed", in which Nick Fury rapidly catches Steve up on all the things that he missed within the last 70 years.
* PragmaticAdaptation:
** Invoked once again with the street-inspired costume designs for the Avengers, which were ripped straight from ''Hawkeye''.
** Iron Man never flies into the air, as this production does not implement a rigging system.
** Nick Fury wears a beanie like in ''Series/SecretInvasion'', to hide the fact that his actor isn't actually bald. This is similar to how Avengers Campus handles him as a meet-and-greet character.
* StylisticSuck: Downplayed. While the show fully embraces the silliness of its concept (plus the Avengers' costumes are as cheap and minimal as ever), it also isn't afraid to play things straight, particularly Steve and Peggy's relationship. The result is a stage show that is still campy and silly, but not as "intentionally bad" as the original.
* WorldOfHam: Imagine the MCU with campier characters, glittery costumes, and showstopping musical numbers. That's this show.
