Those who enjoyed Death Note the Musical earlier this year will be excited to know its producers are to stage the European premiere of Your Lie in April – The Musical in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London next year, with tickets now available to book online for this limited event.
Your Lie in April is a romantic drama manga series written and illustrated by Naoshi Arakawa, and was later adapted into the anime series by A-1 PIctures and Aniplex, with the story focusing on piano prodigy Kōsei Arima and violinist Kaori Miyazono. The Musical will look to adapt this story with musical performances throughout:
After 10 sold-out West End performances of Death Note the Musical in Concert, its producers are to stage the European premiere of one of the most popular romantic stories and greatest tearjerkers in manga history, Your Lie in April – The Musical in Concert.
This musical adaption of a manga favourite story, Your Lie in April, brings to life the poignant story of Kōsei Arima, a young piano prodigy, and his inability to play following his mother’s death. He strikes a friendship with violinist Kaori Miyazono and she slowly encourages him to perform again.
This adaption is based on Your Lie in April, a five-million-selling manga by Naoshi Arakawa published by KODANSHA LTD. ©Naoshi Arakawa/KODANSHA.
Many of the same creative team as Death Note – The Musical in Concert are back together, including director Nick Winston (Bonnie & Clyde) and designer Justin Williams. Music by Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn (Bonnie & Clyde, Jekyll & Hyde).
Creative team includes:
Based on the Manga Your Lie In April by Naoshi Arakawa
Book by Riko Sakaguchi
English Language Book by Rinne B. Groff
Music by Frank Wildhorn
Lyrics by Carly Robyn Green and Tracy Miller
Music Arrangement and Orchestration by Jason Howland
Director and Choreographer Nick Winston
Designer Justin Williams
Producers Carter Dixon McGill Productions and Indie Theatrical
Your Lie in April – The Musical in Concert is currently planned for two nights at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London on 8th April 2024 and 9th April 2024 with tickets starting from £28.50. Further details, and ticket availability, can be found on the official website.
via: Thanks @Kumailh for the heads-up on this news.
