Leah Nanako Winkler

Ma-Yi Theater Company Unveils 2027 Season Featuring MAGNO RUBIO: THE MUSICAL and YOU SEEM SAD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2026

Ma-Yi Theater Company announced its 2027 season programming, beginning with the world premiere of MAGNO RUBIO: THE MUSICAL from February 20 through March 30, 2027, at Theatre Row in Manhattan, followed by YOU SEEM SAD in April.

Review Roundup: MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2026

Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, the new Off-Broadway musical based on Moyoco Anno's manga, opens at The Night Egg at the Culture Club. Read what critics are saying about the production, directed and choreographed by Rob Ashford

Photos & Video: First Look at MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026

You can get a first look at production photos and a music video from Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, the new off-Broadway musical with music & lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Duncan Sheik and book by Leah Nanako.

Exclusive: Opening MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN Without Duncan Sheik Was ‘Uncharted Territory’
by Michael Gioia - Oct 17, 2026

Director Rob Ashford and music supervisor Or Matias exclusively tell BroadwayWorld how they are keeping Duncan Sheik’s legacy alive in 'Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen.'

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 7, 2026- DIRTY DANCING Heads to Broadway and More
by - Oct 7, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals with the Cast of MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN
by Sam Anctil - Oct 6, 2026

Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, featuring music and lyrics by the late Duncan Sheik and a book by Leah Nanako Winkler, is preparing to open in New York, and BroadwayWorld stopped by to get a sneak peek at the new musical and catch up with its company. Watch in this video!

FANTASMA and YOU SEEM SAD Lead Lucille Lortel Theatre's Ambitious 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026

Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring the world premieres of Fantasma and You Seem Sad, along with a digital reading of American Nightmare and more.

BEYOND WORDS and LUCKY/BIRD Set for Ensemble Studio Theatre 58th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026

Ensemble Studio Theatre will present the New York premiere of BEYOND WORDS by Laura Maria Censabella and the world premiere of LUCKY/BIRD by Audley Puglisi in its 58th season.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 30, 2026- Duncan Sheik's MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN First Look and More
by - Sep 30, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: First Look at Sophia Anne Caruso & Cory Jeacoma in MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2026

Kenny Kurokawa, RAYMAN, and Antonio Marion released a first look at Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, the new off-Broadway musical with music & lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Duncan Sheik and book by Leah Nanako Winkler, playing the brand-new venue ‘The Night Egg’ at the Culture Club located at 530 W. 27th Street. Check out photos of the cast in action here.

Video: Sophia Anne Caruso Performs Duncan Sheik’s 'Immured' From MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2026

Watch Sophia Anne Caruso perform “Immured,” written by the late Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik. See the video!

Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026

On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows. 

Photos: Sophia Anne Caruso and the Cast of MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN Meet the Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 21, 2026

See photos of Sophia Anne Caruso and the company of Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen meeting the press ahead of the new musical’s Off-Broadway premiere.

Marc delaCruz and Alexa de Barr Join MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026

Marc delaCruz and Alexa de Barr have joined the cast of MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN, a new musical with music by Duncan Sheik and direction by Rob Ashford, premiering off-Broadway at The Night Egg.

Photos: Sophia Anne Caruso and More in Rehearsal For MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2026

Additional rehearsal photos have been released for Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, the new musical with music & lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Duncan Sheik. Check out the photos here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 21, 2026- Meet the Cast of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway and More
by - Aug 21, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, the new musical with music & lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Duncan Sheik and book by Leah Nanako Winkler.

Looking for New Musicals This Season? You'll Find Them Off-Broadway 
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 30, 2026

Much has been written and expressed about how few new Broadway musicals—six—hit the boards last season. The Broadway landscape is experiencing several challenges at the moment, largely tied to the American economy as a whole. In addition, the number of new musicals per season always fluctuates. In particular, the post-pandemic seasons stuffed with productions that were waiting in the docket were bound to cause a few course-correcting smaller slates in subsequent years.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 18, 2026- PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Begins Broadway Previews and More
by - Aug 18, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Cory Jeacoma, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and More Join MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026

The complete cast has been revealed for Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, a new musical with music & lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Duncan Sheik and book by Leah Nanako Winkler.