Ralph Macchio Will Always Be ‘The Karate Kid.’ He’s Finally Fine With That. His new memoir, “Waxing On,” sees the ’80s star making peace with the role that has brought him back into circulation thanks to “Cobra Kai.”
Strike First, Strike Hard: How ‘The Karate Kid’ Became a Musical The new production, an adaptation of the classic 1984 martial arts film, is onstage now just outside St. Louis and aiming for a Broadway run.