Frank Wildhorn News

If you are new to Death Note, there is a lot to catch up on. It has inspired multiple adaptations across television, film, novels, video games, and even stage productions, becoming one of the most influential franchises in contemporary Japanese pop culture. The musical features a score by Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominee Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell. Wildhorn and Murphy's past collaborations include The Civil War, Swing, Wonderland, Carmen, and Count of Monte Cristo. Wildhorn is perhaps best known for Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde, The Scarlet Pimpernall, and Dracula. Wildhorn's work on Death Note led to more manga adaptations, including Fist of the North Star in 2021 and Your Lie In April in 2022. I see Death Note as this total international, breaking the glass ceiling of what manga can be musically, around the world,' Wildhorn recently told BroadwayWorld.

Emmy, Golden Globe, and Peabody Award winner Susan Soon He Stanton and Tony and Grammy Award nominee Nathan Tysen have joined the creative team of Chimney Town the Musical.

Tony Award-nominated composer has released The Symphonic Suites, an album comprised of new symphonic interpretations of four of his celebrated musical theatre scores, including Dracula, Jekyll & Hyde, Einstein: A Matter of Time, and Artus Excalibur (aka XCalibur). Listen to it here.

This summer, a new world premiere production of Death Note: The Musical will come to the Barbican Theatre for 50 performances only. Learn more about the show here!

The 10-time 2025 Jeff Award–nominated musical JEKYLL & HYDE will make its Broadway In Chicago debut at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. Learn more here!

The Vanguard University Theatre Department will present the beloved Broadway musical Guys and Dolls, running from February 19 through March 8 at the Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa.

Prestige Classics' release of Frank Wildhorn's The Symphonic Suites will bring to audiences world-famous melodies from four iconic Wildhorn shows including Dracula and Jekyll & Hyde.

Mark William will return to The Green Room 42 to celebrate his recent album, If I Can Dream, which was recorded live there last May and dropped in August.

The final cast members have been revealed for the star-studded Love Life concert in London, alongside additional information on the setlists for the night.

The Lake Players, in association with the Smith Mountain Lake Center and The Willard Companies, will present Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical at Westlake Cinema.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

BroadwayWorld spoke with Frank Wildhorn to discuss his wide-ranging international career and his excitement for Chimney Town the Musical, his success across Asia and Europe, his writing process, and much more. Read the full interview here!

The idea of the concept album took flight at the same time as the idea of the rock musical. A concept album introduces audiences to the score of a musical by deliberately releasing an album of the songs before any live production exists at all. The concept album ostensibly stands on its own terms.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Music Theatre International has announced that licensing is now available for Frank Wildhorn's musical Wonderland, a riveting spin on the classic story of Alice and her Looking-Glass World.

Kokandy Productions’ revival of JEKYLL & HYDE will add eight more performances, extending its run through January 10, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre. The production, directed by Derek Van Barham with music direction by Nick Sula and choreography by Brenda Didier.

Death Note: THE MUSICAL in Symphony will make its world premiere later this month in Taipei, Taiwan. This is the new symphonic concert version of the musical by Emmy- Tony- and Grammy-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn.