We reported on the word on the street that Sylvester Stallone was preparing a stage show musical of the infamous Rocky series. Rocky, you'll recall is dim witted boxer with the heart of gold and pet turtles, who beat meat in a freezer locker.
That project tanked. Yes, I know a musical boxing show was a sure thing.
Well now its revived! The saviors? Brothers, Ph.D. holders and heavyweight boxing champions Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko of Germany. Signed on the dotted line and its becoming a reality! The the musical will debut in German in Hamburg in November of 2012. The brothers are co-producing and will also train the actor selected for the lead. If successful, Stallone plans to take an English version to stages around the world.
Quoting Stallone:
“At the end of the day, Rocky is a love story and he could never have reached the final bell without Adrian. To see this story coming to life on a musical stage makes me proud. And it would make Rocky proud.”