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From 411mania.com: A Musical Is In the Works Based on Ivan Koloff.

August 2, 2019 | 411mania.com Posted by Jeremy Thomas

The late, great Ivan Koloff inspired million of wrestling fans, and now he is serving as inspiration for a musical. Singer/actor Philip Paul Kelly is working on Rockquiem For a Wrestler, a dramatic parody inspired by Koloff’s life. According to Broadway World, a first reading for the musical was held at New York City’s Triad Theater in March, with a second reading set for next spring.  Read More>>>>>https://bit.ly/2yzceHC

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From pwinsider.com: NEW MUSICAL LOOSELY BASED ON IVAN KOLOFF IN DEVELOPMENT

By Steven Fernandes – pwinsider.com on 2019-08-02 08:15:00

Broadwayworld.com has an article on a pro-wrestling related musical called “Rockquiem for a wrestler” by Philip Paul Kelley which had a first reading at the Triad Theater in NYC in March 2019. The musical is a dramatic parody inspired by the life of Ivan Koloff.   There will be a second elevated reading set for spring 2020 also at the Triad Theater.  Read More>>>>https://bit.ly/2KbXh50

ROCKQUIEM FOR A WRESTLER Documentary and GOFUNDME Campaign Launches Today

Check out the short documentary on Philip Paul Kelly’s official Youtube channel regarding the initial development and first reading of his new musical “Rockquiem for a Wrestler.” Watch>>>>https://bit.ly/2T1fipx

In conjunction with the release of the documentary, a Go Fund Me campaign is launching today (August 2, 2019) to raise additional funds for the elevated reading. Donate>>>>https://bit.ly/2yAjJy8

From broadwayworld.com: ROCKQUIEM FOR A WRESTLER Has Reading at The Triad Theater

Aug. 1, 2019  

ActorROCKQUIEM FOR A WRESTLER, writer, and director Philip Paul Kelly (Elf the Musical, Ragtime on Ellis Island, Titanic the Musical) held the first reading (March 5, 2019) for his new rock musical “Rockquiem for a Wrestler” at the Triad Theater, in New York City. This fast-moving and intense musical is a dramatic parody, inspired by the life of legendary wrestler, Ivan Kolo?, and features songs from veteran musicians, Eddie Star (JoyBox), and Paul Castrataro.

The reading drew a large crowd of theater, wrestling, rock professionals, and fans, which has earned the musical a second elevated reading, set for spring 2020 at the Triad Theater.  Read the entire article.>>>>>>https://bit.ly/3352e7a

First Reading of ROCKQUIEM

Thanks to everyone who came out to support the reading of Rockquiem. Don’t forget to sign up for our mailing list to keep up with all the news of this exciting new musical.>>>>>http://www.rockquiem.com

Pictured: Writer, Director, and Actor Philip Paul Kelly and Actress Molly Gazay shooting with filmmaker Shuyao Chen – Lower Right Photo: Philip Paul Kelly and Molly Gazay during Tech Rehearsal – Philip Paul Kelly and musician Eddie Star on stage at the Triad theater.

 

Rockquiem

ROCKQUIEM Staged Reading set for March 5th, 2019 at The Triad theater, New York City

You’re invited as our guest to attend a reading of ACT I Tues. March 5th 2019 @ 3:00 at the Triad Theater 158 West 72nd St. New York City.

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