Run-DMC: The Musical

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Here's something different. Rap and music enthusiasts will soon get a chance to see the lives of Run-DMC as a musical.

Producer Paula Wagner, she's worked with Tom Cruise in the past on Mission: Impossible and other movies, has signed up to turn Run-DMC's story into a new and original musical.

According to reports, Wagner is meeting with Joseph Simmons, "Rev Run", and Darryl McDaniels, "DMC", this week in New York to check out some of the current musical shows on Broadway and ~~steal~~ observe the competition.

Wagner reveals, "I feel their story lends itself perfectly to the stage. This project has been a passion of mine for some time and I couldn't be more thrilled to be working with them."

The production will also include the life of Jam-Master Jay who was killed back in 2002.

As for Wagner, she feels Run-DMC was the first rap group to really influence music in America and with the help of her new production company she wants everyone to watch their "inspirational" story.

Somehow we just don't think this will be a hit. We could be wrong though.

But would U go see it?

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: Oct 21, 2009 at 6:15 pm / Email this »

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9 comments to “Run-DMC: The Musical”

ap076 says – reply to this

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Dim the lights on Broadway tonight as your death is at hand (after an all too long illness called lack of creativity). Though Jersey Boys was a hit. What do I know?
nevathisgood says – reply to this

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PEREZ YOUR A FUCKIN BUTT PLUG, I think its going to be AWESOME!! Cant wait!
desireemonique says – reply to this

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haha nice! my nickname is RUNdmc because my initials are DMC (:
Skipperdoodledoo says – reply to this

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Huge hit in the making. If you saw VH1's Rap Honors, you know THIS IS HUGE. I am 53 years old and I would see this show. Of course, my boyfriend is an old fart, so he'd have to stay at home. WORD!
JON 86 says – reply to this

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fuck that bald fat has been
Gerald Tarrant says – reply to this

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Damn right I would go see it. They are after all the Kings of Rock. There is none higher. My first solo concert was to see Run DMC headline a show of Beatsies, Timex Social Club, Whodini, LL and them.
Annie Sue says – reply to this

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See: Krush Groove.
PP16WW says – reply to this

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I would love to go see this with you!!! Remember when we went to see J.L.? Can't wait for that again and more!
Heh says – reply to this

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HELL YEAH !!!!! DOWN WITH THE KINGS !!! SOUNDS SO AWESOME !!!! YOU BETTER RECOGNIZE PEREZ !!