HE is already one of the busiest men in music, working with everyone from Beyonce to Ariana Grande.
And at the age of 72, Chic legend Nile Rodgers is now branching out with an entirely new project — a Broadway adaptation of hit 1980 movie The Blues Brothers.
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I can reveal Nile is currently helping to craft the score, which is expected to include original numbers as well as songs from the comedy classic.
While it is just getting going, show bosses hope to eventually bring the production to the UK.
A source said: “Nile loves the film and jumped at the chance to get on board.
“The whole process is still in the very early stages so it won’t be opening for a while but he has officially signed on to the project.
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“The current focus is to get a successful run on Broadway but once that is complete, the dream is to bring it to London’s West End.”
Released 45 years ago, the cult movie starred John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as Jake and Elwood Blues, and featured a string of hits and cameos from music legends Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and James Brown
A sequel, Blues Brothers 2000, was released in 1998, with new music from Eric Clapton and Bb King.
Nile’s venture into musicals comes just months after Elton John opened a stage adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada.
The Chic frontman, who has won six Grammys, scored hits including Get Lucky with Daft Punk and has written for David Bowie and Madonna.
He has a packed summer ahead, with a run of shows across the UK including gigs in Chelmsford and Oxford.
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The Sun also revealed how Nile will be taking to the main Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury this June.
The musician and his band will perform on the Sunday, after pal Rod Stewart wraps up the Legends slot.
Broadway and West End film adaptations have had mixed success, but with Nile involved I’m sure this one is going to be a winner.
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