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[West End, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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Source Material

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jack Murphy, The Civil War

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Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Video: 'I Will Prevail' from German-Language Premiere of Frank Wildhorn's WONDERLAND

Get a first look at a new music video for the German-language premiere of Wonderland. The musical's creative team includes Frank Wildhorn (music), Jack Murphy (lyrics), and Jennifer Paulson-Lee & Gabriel Barre (book). The production is set to make its German-language premiere at the Großer Saal Musiktheater in Linz starting September 7, 2024.
THE WRITERS ROOM Comes to 54 Below This Month

Join Actor Therapy New Works (ATNW) and Very Intense Productions at 54 Below for a night in The Writers Room! Committed to bringing New Work to the stage, this concert will feature new musical theatre songs written by inspiring emerging writers and composers. Come support and celebrate Broadway’s works in progress!
White Plains Performing Arts Center Presents Linda Eder, January 20

White Plains Performing Arts Center will present Linda Eder on Saturday, January 20 at 7:30pm. 
January 2024 at Green Space to Feature Fertile Ground New Works Showcase & More

Green Space has revealed a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs. Learn more details and see how to purchase tickets!
Listen: Ryan Scott Oliver's New Musical Folk Horror TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES Out Now

Check out the new concept album 'Tomorrow, the Island Dies' by Ryan Scott Oliver, featuring the talented artists GOTAY & AYON. Experience the musical folk horror story through this streaming album now available on all platforms.
DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL Will Release London Concept Album

Following ten sold out performances at London’s Palladium and Lyric theatres, the London Concept Album of Death Note The Musical is coming! Learn more about how to get the album here!
New Musical HEARTBREAKERS IN HELL Receives Workshop Production at NYU

A workshop production of the new musical Heartbreakers in Hell will be presented by NYU Steinhardt's Program in Vocal Performance. Learn more about the workshop and how to purchase tickets here!
Photos: First Look at DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL in Concert at the Lyric Theatre

All new photos have been released from Death Note The Musical in Concert at the Lyric Theatre. Check out the photos here!
London Theatre Week: Catch the West End Transfer of DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL in Concert for just £25!

Based on the best-selling Japanese manga series of the same name by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, this ground breaking musical (Winner Best Musical, Korea Musical Awards) has a score by Frank Wildhorn (‘Jekyll & Hyde’, 4 years on Broadway, ‘Dracula’, ‘Bonnie & Clyde’) with lyrics by Jack Murphy and book by Ivan Menchell. 
Video: Watch An All-New Trailer For DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL in Concert

An all-new trailer has been released for Death Note the Musical in Concert in London, featuring new show footage. Check out the video here!
DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL In Concert Adds Extra West End Performance at the Lyric Theatre

After selling out 3 shows at the London Palladium in just hours and announcing an unprecedented immediate transfer to another West End Theatre, the Lyric, for 6 additional shows, Death Note THE MUSICAL in Concert today adds a 10th show due to overwhelming public demand.
TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES Comes to Open Jar Studios

On August 24, Ryan Scott Oliver's new musical folk horror, Tomorrow, the Island Dies will be presented for the first time in an intimate presentation at Open Jar Studios to an invited audience.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL, in Concert at the London Palladium?

Death Note: The Musical has made its European debut at the London Palladium, before transferring to the Lyric Theatre from 7 to 11 September.
Review: DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL, London Palladium

It’s definitely not your regular staged concert. While there isn’t as much character exploration in this instance, the fact-driven numbers are enough to give a morsel of what a complete production could do.
Photos: First Look at DEATH NOTE the Musical at the London Palladium

All new photos have been released from Death Note the Musical at the London Palladium. Following acclaimed productions in Japan and Korea, Death Note the Musical received its English language premiere with three star-studded concerts at the London Palladium on 21 & 22 August. 
Full Cast Announced for DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL in Concert

Olivier award-winner George Maguire, Jessica Lee, Carl Man, Boaz Chad and Patrick Munday are joining the cast of Death Note The Musical in Concert at the Lyric Theatre.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL in Concert at the London Palladium

Following acclaimed productions in Japan and Korea Death Note The Musical will get its English language premiere with three star-studded concerts at the London Palladium on 21 & 22 August. Check out rehearsal photos here!
DEATH NOTE Announces Transfer to the Lyric Theatre

After selling out two shows at the London Palladium in just 5 hours and adding an extra matinee, the European premiere of the multi award-winning manga stage musical Death Note The Musical in Concert will transfer to the Lyric Theatre for six performances from Thursday 7 September - Sunday 10 September. 
Adam Pascal, Aimie Atkinson, and More Join the Cast of DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL In Concert

Final casting has been revealed for the European premiere of the multi award-winning manga stage musical Death Note THE MUSICAL in Concert. Find out who is starring in the show here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jack Murphy written?

Jack Murphy has written 5 shows including Rudolf: The Last Kiss (Lyricist), The Civil War (Bookwriter), Swing! (Composer/Lyricist), Waiting for the Moon (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure (Lyricist).

What awards has Jack Murphy been nominated for?

Jack Murphy has been nominated for the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for The Civil War.

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