ROCKQUIEM FOR A WRESTLER Has Reading at The Triad Theater

Actor, 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.

Tomorrow at noon (EST) (August 2, 2019) a short documentary will be released on Mr. Kelly's official Youtube channel regarding the initial development and first reading of the musical. The film titled "Rockquiem for a Wrestler" is directed by Shuyao Chen, a graduate student, at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

In conjunction with the release of the documentary, a Go Fund Me campaign will be launching tomorrow at noon (EST) (August 2, 2019) to raise additional funds for the elevated reading.