Although RUN DMC plans to take their life story to the big screen with the movie Tougher Than Leather, that’s not stopping Rev Run & DMC from teaming up with Tom Cruise’s film producing partner Paula Wagner to bring their story to Broadway of all places. Variety reports today that RUN DMC and Wagner are forming a partnership to develop a new original musical based on the lives of RUN DMC.

Paula says, “I feel their story lends itself perfectly to the stage. This project has been a passion of mine for some time and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with them.”

Jam Master Jay’s death would also be part of the play. A Broadway stage play about a rap group and murdered member could be risky considering the demographic makeup of who attend, but Wagner has the ability to push this into the mainstream if done correctly.