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Published on
June 10, 2024
You Lie In April - A First Look at new West End musical
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douglasmayo
Enjoy this first look at new West End musical You Lie In April coming to the Harold Pinter Theatre for a limited season from 21 June.
Zheng Xi Yong and Mia Kobayashi. Photo: Matt Crockett Zheng Xi Yong and Mia Kobayashi star in the new West End musical Your Lie in April by Frank Wildhorn, set in the highly competitive world of classical music competitions. Based on the manga worldwide sensation, it will open at The Harold Pinter Theatre for 12 weeks from June 28. This preview photo is by Matt Crockett.
Kōsei Arima (Zheng Xi Yong) is a brilliant young piano prodigy, dubbed the "Human Metronome" for his mechanical accuracy, who has won many prestigious classical music competitions. But his mother's sudden death leaves him bereft and unable to play music. He strikes a friendship with the brilliant violinist Kaori Miyazono (Mia Kobayashi), who slowly encourages him to perform again. As Kaori continues to lift Kōsei's spirits, he realises that he loves her. But is their relationship doomed? Your Lie in April is an epic love story about two young people trying to navigate their way in the world of classical music, underscored with Frank Wildhorn's lushly, romantic music.
Multi-Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award nominated Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde, Death Note The Musical) 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 usic!" Your Lie in April, one of Japan's most popular romantic stories and greatest tearjerkers, has music by Frank Wildhorn with Lyrics by Carly Robyn Green and Tracy Miller. It is directed and choreographed by Nick Winston (Death Note the Musical, Fame, Annie). Your Lie in April will start previews at The Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton St, London SW1 on 28 June and run to 21 September.