European premiere of YOUR LIE IN APRIL THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT announced

Emmie Newitt 29 November, 2023, 12:38

On the heel of the sell-out success with Death Note The Musical: In Concert earlier this year, another manga stage musical is heading to London in 2024.

Your Lie in April in London Your Lie in April The Musical artwork

The European premiere of the manga stage musical YOUR LIE IN APRIL THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT will be performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 8-9 April 2024.

This musical adaptation also has music by Multi-Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-nominated Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn (Death Note The Musical).

What is YOUR LIE IN APRIL THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT about?

YOUR LIE IN APRIL is one of the most popular romantic stories and greatest tearjerkers in manga history. The manga by Naoshi Arakawa has sold seven and a half million copies worldwide. It tells the story of a young piano prodigy named Kōsei Arima and his inability to play following his mother's death. He strikes up a friendship with violinist Kaori Miyazono and she slowly encourages him to perform again.

The manga has previously been adapted into a 22-part anime television series and a live action film. Now audiences can enjoy a new take on this romantic drama on the stage in Spring.

The cast and creative of YOUR LIE IN APRIL THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT.

The cast is to be announced.

Creative team includes 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, Musical Supervisor Katy Richardson, Musical Director Christopher Poon, Casting Director Harry Blumenau, and Producers Carter Dixon McGill Productions and Indie Theatrical.