The musical based on the Manga will make its debut at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 8th and 9th April.
It has been announced that Zheng Xi Yong (Spring Awakening’, Almeida Theatre) and Rumi Sutton (Hex, National Theatre) will star as the two leading characters Kōsei Arima, a young piano prodigy, and violinist Kaori Miyazono.
They will be joined in the concert production by Rachel Clare Chan (Death Note the Musical, West End), Joanna Ampil (Miss Saigon, Sheffield Crucible) and Dean John-Wilson (Death Note the Musical, West End), with the company being completed by: Eu Jin Hwang, Julie Yammanee, Jade Albertsen, Lauren Chia, Hannah Yun Chamberlain, Imogen Rose Hart, Yuki Abe, Chris Fung, Ernest Stroud, JoJo Meridith, Michael Lin, Samuel How, Jason Wang-Westland.
One of the most popular romantic stories and greatest tearjerkers in manga history, Your Lie in April – The Musical brings to life the poignant story of Kōsei and his inability to play following his mother’s death. He strikes a friendship with violinist Kaori and she slowly encourages him to perform again.
The musical is based on Naoshi Arakawa’s seven and half-million-selling manga and features music by multi-Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award nominated Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn (Bonnie & Clyde, Jekyll & Hyde, Death Note The Musical).
Your Lie in April has previously been adapted into a 22-part anime television series and a live-action film.
Speaking about Your Lie In April the Musical, Frank Wildhorn says: “Your Lie In April is a love letter to music. It’s about having the power to heal, to create memories, to bring us together, to inspire. And to be a beautiful bridge between this world and the next. I’m thrilled for West End audiences to hear the English language debut.”
The creative team behind the musical also includes: Director Nick Winston (‘Bonnie & Clyde’) and Designer Justin Williams (‘Wonderville Magic & Illusion’), 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, Choreographer Nick Winston, Musical Supervisor Katy Richardson, Musical Director Christopher Poon and Casting Director Harry Blumenau. It is being produced by Carter Dixon McGill Productions and Indie Theatrical.
Your Lie in April will play at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 8th and 9th April. To book tickets visit: https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/your-lie-in-april/