Zadan and Meron Aquire Rights to 80s Film 'The Idolmaker' to Bring to Stage

The New York Post is reporting that producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who are behind such hit films as Chicago, Hairpsray, A Raisin in the Sun and others have optioned the 1980 Taylor Hackford film, The Idolmaker for the Broadway stage.

The Idolmaker was a 1980 musical drama starring Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land, Tovah Feldshuh and Joe Pantoliano.

The film is based on the life of rock promoter and producer Bob Marucci, who discovered and promoted several rock 'n' roll stars including Frankie Avalon and Fabian. Bob Marucci served as a technical advisor for the production. It was the directorial debut for Taylor Hackford (An Officer and a Gentleman, Blood In Blood Out, The Devil's Advocate, Ray) and written by Edward Di Lorenzo (Miami Vice series).

It was the feature film debut for Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano and Paul Land.

The film featured an original music score by Jeff Barry and choreography by Deney Terrio.