A Broadway musical based on the Hollywood film classic Robin and the 7 Hoods reportedly is in the works. Variety.com said producers Bruce Charet, Barry Brown and others are working on the adaptation of the 1964 movie about 1920s gangsters, which starred Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

U.S. entertainer Paul Anka has been chosen to receive the Johnny Mercer Award at the upcoming Songwriters Hall of Fame 2008 Awards dinner in New York. Hal David, Chairman and CEO of the Hall of Fame, made the announcement Tuesday. The event is to take place June 19 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel.