Lead cast announced for 'Your Lie in April' in the West End
Zheng Xi Yong, Rachel Clare Chan, and Dean John-Wilson will reprise their roles in Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn's musical, while Mia Kobayashi makes her debut.
The lead cast has been announced for the English language premiere of Your Lie in April. Performances begin at the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End on 28 June for a 12-week run.
The musical will star Zheng Xi Yong as Kōsei Arima, Rachel Clare Chan as Tsubaki Sawabe, and Dean John-Wilson as Ryota Watari, who all starred in the two concert versions of the show last month at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. They are joined by Mia Kobayashi, who makes her professional debut as Kaori Miyazono.
Your Lie in April, a musical based on the manga series by Naoshi Arakawa, has music by multi-Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award nominated Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn (Death Note The Musical, Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde), with lyrics by Carly Robyn Green and Tracy Miller.
The show is directed and choreographed by Nick Winston (Death Note the Musical, Fame, Annie).
Frank Wildhorn’s musical, which opened in Tokyo in 2022 and was soon followed by a Japan tour, follows the story of teenage piano prodigy Kōsei Arima, who cannot bring himself to play music after his mother's death, but is thrown back into the spotlight by new friend and violinist Kaori Miyazono.
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Photo credit: Rachel Clare Chan, Zheng Xi Yong, Mia Kobayashi, and Dean John-Wilson. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Your Lie in April about?
Your Lie in April, the 2011 fan-favourite manga that has sold over 7.5 million copies, has been transformed into a heart-touching stage musical composed by Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-nominated Frank Wildhorn.
How long is Your Lie in April?
The running time of Your Lie in April is 2hr 30min.
Where is Your Lie in April playing?
Your Lie in April is playing at Harold Pinter Theatre. The theatre is located at 6 Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4DN.
How do you book tickets for Your Lie in April?
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What's the age requirement for Your Lie in April?
The recommended age for Your Lie in April is Ages 8+. .
Who wrote Your Lie In April?
The manga is by Naoshi Arakawa, the Japanese book is by Riko Sakaguchi, the English-language book is by Rinne B. Groff, and the lyrics are by Tracy Miller and Carly Robyn Green.
Who directed Your Lie In April?
The musical is staged by Nick Winston.
What songs are in Your Lie In April?
The musical has numerous songs, including If I Can’t Hear The Music, This Is Our Time, Just Like A Movie, and I Can Hear You.
Is Your Lie In April appropriate for kids?
This musical is best for children ages 12 and above as some themes relate to terminal illness.
Is Your Lie In April good?
Your Lie in April is a heart-touching story that started as a wildly successful manga and then became an anime series and live-action film. Now, the moving tale has come to the stage and is already breaking records with its sell-out concert launch at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
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