Last year, New Line Cinema acquired the rights to adapt Off Broadway's musical show "Rock of Ages," and now, Adam Shankman has signed on to direct and choreograph the project, set for release in 2011.

Chris D'Arienzo, who created the musical, wrote the adaptation and was originally set to direct. The show boasts '80s rock classics from Twisted Sister, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Bon Jovi and others.

The story of "Rock of Ages" follows a man and a woman who fall in love at a rock club but later break apart because of the extravagance of the rock lifestyle.

Shankman is obviously no stranger to musicals, having helmed New Line's "Hairspray." He will be back to direct the sequel, and his upcoming projects also include "Playing for Pizza" and a "Sinbad" musical.

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If it's somewhere on Broadway or Off Broadway, chances are it'll make it to the big screen. Isn't that a fair assumption? I think so.

Variety reported earlier today that New Line Cinema has acquired the rights to adapt Off Broadway's musical show "Rock of Ages."

Chris D'Arienzo, who wrote the book for the show, is set to write and direct the fick, which follows the story of a man and a woman who fall in love at a rock club but later break apart because of the extravagance of the rock lifestyle.

The trade also says the show boasts '80s rock classics from Twisted Sister, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Bon Jovi and others.

As for D'Arienzo, he is currently working on the post-production for his directorial debut "Barry Munday," a comedy starring Patrick Wilson and Judy Greer.

New Line has had a great success with last year's "Hairspray." The film took home more than $200 million worldwide.