The still in-development musical is said to be a celebration of 'three generations of hip-hop, ranging from Run-DMC to Kanye West' and is planned for late 2016 release.
- March 20, 2015
AceShowbiz -
Russell Simmons is about to head back to Broadway with a new project, "The Scenario". On Thursday, March 19, the music mogul confirmed he is currently developing the hip-hop musical with the help from Def Pictures/Jake Stein; Big Block/Scott Prisand, Scott Benson, Tom Pellegrini and Jamie Bendell; Brian Sher and Stella Bulichnikov as producers.
"The Scenario" is dubbed a brand-new stage musical that will celebrate three generations of hip-hop, ranging from Run DMC to Kanye West. Its original story will be written by renowned author and hip-hop historian Dan Charnas.
Even greater, "The Scenario" is set to feature a love story, contain a fight-the-power element, and be a "celebration of hip-hop." "There are so many great songs! Do I need something from Kurtis Blow? From Drake? I just don't know. Jay-Z? LL Cool J?" Simmons stated. One thing for sure, Simmons promised, "People will sing along and leave happy. So many of these songs will reach everybody in the audience. That almost never happens."
Simmons, furthermore, revealed, " 'The Scenario' will lean more toward a celebration of the music of hip-hop than social commentary, although you can't help but mention that it did more to integrate America than any other pop cultural phenomenon." He is aiming a late 2016 world premiere in New York City.
