Jerry Lewis to revive Nutty Professor for Broadway
Legendary star Jerry Lewis will revive the Nutty Professor for a stage version of the 1963 film he co-wrote – but this time he will direct.
The story of Professor Julius Kelp, the ugly chemistry teacher with no social life, will launch on Broadway for the 2010-2011 season with music by the multi-awardwinning Marvin Hamlisch, 65, and a book and lyrics by Rupert Holmes.
Kelp in the original movie is transformed by an elixir into Buddy Love, a character who is very successful with women.
The popular story was reprised in a comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Jada Pinkett in 1996 for the big screen.
Hamlisch’s credits include Lost in Translation, The Sting and The Spy Who Loved Me.
Lewis, 83, last appeared on Broadway in 1995 in a revival of Damn Yankees.
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