We have heard a slew of rappers refer to Jean-Michel Basquiat in song, however the influential artist's involvement with music will be taken to the next level. Basquiat The Musical will be having a private reading on June 24 according to Broadway World.
Yes, the prolific art icon will now have a musical dedicated to his life starring Eric LaJuan Summers and Felicia Finley. The musical was written by Chris Blisset, Matt Uremovich, and Larry Tobias. It will be directed by director Paul Stancato. Although it is unexpected, we imagine it will be a pretty awesome story. It's another thing he could have added to his hilarious resume.
Eric LaJuan Summers starred in the big musical Motown and is sure to play the part well. However details have not been released as to who will play Madonna or Andy Warhol. However we anticipate it will become popular, though it will be hard to outsell his works (which have gotten crazy amounts of dollars).
[via HuffingtonPost]
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