Tony Winner John Rando May Direct Broadway-Aimed King Kong Musical

King Kong still has his sights set on the Great White Way! According to the New York Times, On the Town director John Rando is in talks to helm the Broadway-aimed mega-musical monster thriller. The 2013 Australian production of King Kong was helmed by Daniel Kramer. Marsha Norman (The Bridges of Madison County) has recently been brought in to write the book, replacing Craig Lucas.

Set against the backdrop of bustling New York City in the 1930s, the show tells the story of the infamous ape and his encounter with aspiring actress Ann Darrow, megalomaniac filmmaker Carl Denham, stubborn first mate Jack Driscoll and the people of NYC.

King Kong features a score by Marius de Vries, along with revamped 1930s Broadway songs and additional numbers from artists like Sarah McLachlan, Robert Del Naja, Justice, Guy Garvey and The Avalanches.

Tony winner Rando is currently directing a workshop of The Honeymooners, which will open at Goodspeed next September.