'Your Lie in April' musical announces summer West End run
Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April opened in Tokyo in 2022, which was followed by a Japan tour. This production is its English language premiere.
New musical Your Lie in April is heading to the West End for a 12-week run this summer. The musical will open at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 28 June.
Your Lie in April follows teenage piano prodigy Kōsei Arima, who finds himself unable to play music after his mother's death. But when he strikes up a friendship with violinist Kaori Miyazono, she slowly encourages him to perform again.
The musical has music by multi-Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award nominated Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn (Bonnie & Clyde, Jekyll & Hyde, Death Note The Musical) with lyrics by Carly Robyn Green and Tracy Miller.
The Your Lie in April manga, published in 2011, has sold over 7.5 million copies in 17 countries. It was adapted into a 22-part anime TV series in 2014, a Japanese live-action film in 2016, and a Japanese stage production in 2017. Wildhorn’s musical opened in Tokyo in 2022, followed by a Japan tour. This production is its English language premiere.
Wildhorn said: “Your Lie In April is a love letter to the beautiful power of music - to heal, to take us through life’s adventures, to create our most precious memories… I’ve never had more fun than creating this music!”
Cast and creative team are yet to be announced.
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Photo credit: Your Lie in April artwork. (Photo 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?
Book tickets for Your Lie in April on London Theatre.
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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