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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.

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!

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL will embark on a national tour, opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 before ts first return to the West End in over 10 years.

Jess Folley, George Maguire, Chelsea Halfpenny, Kara Lane, Michael Vinsen and Elijah Millar complete the cast of the concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE – A New Musical at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Burlesque the Musical has released a first look at Orfeh singing 'Welcome to Burlesque.' The production also starred Todrick Hall (Sean), Jess Folley (Ali Rose), and more. Watch the video now!

If you can't get to London to see Burlesque on stage, Orfeh has you covered! The Tony-nominee will be taking our Instagram followers backstage at the two-show-day at the hit musical on Saturday, August 30.

Burlesque the Musical has released the first footage of the musical adaptation in London. The video features a new look at Orfeh (Tess), Todrick Hall (Sean), Jess Folley (Ali Rose), and more.

A workshop is set to be presented of British Invasion, a musical directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell. Learn more about the musical here!

Burlesque the Musical, written by Steven Antin and based on Antin’s film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher at the Savoy Theatre, have just released over 1,000 extra tickets; adding an extra performance.

All new production photos have been released from Burlesque the Musical, written by Steven Antin and based on Antin’s film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher. Check out the photos here!

Producers Burlesque in the West End recently took out a loan against costs of the production, and the recent accounts filed revealed debts of more than £6 million to creditors. Learn more.

Burlesque the Musical based on Steven Antin’s film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher is playing now at the Savoy Theatre. Read all the reviews for the production!

Burlesque the Musical has finally arrived in London. Loosely based on the 2010 film starring Cher and Christina Aguilera, Burlesque moves from LA to New York, as small-town girl Ali comes to the big city to search for her birth mother. On the way she starts working in a burlesque club as a waitress, only to become (spoiler alert) the main act. So far, so predictable.

As Burlesque the Musical has its official gala opening in the West End tonight, new production photos have been released.  Check out the all new photos here of the show's original London cast.

As Burlesque the Musical is set to begin previews this week, new rehearsal photos have been released.  See photos here!

The West End Premiere of Burlesque the Musical, the new musical based on Steven Antin’s film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, which begins performances at the Savoy Theatre, revealed the complete cast. Learn more!

The lead cast has been revealed for the West End premiere of Burlesque the Musical, the new musical based on Steven Antin’s film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher. The musical will begin performances at the Savoy Theatre in July.

Bonnie and Clyde the Musical, starring Tony-Nominee Jeremy Jordan and Olivier-Nominee Frances Mayli McCann, will come to cinemas in the UK next year. Learn more here!

When Ali heads to the bright lights of New York in search of her mother, she finds herself drawn into a dazzling underground world where the beat of the music and the heat of the dance moves will change her life forever. Among this unlikely family of misfits, dreamers and schemers, Ali will unwittingly find her real voice, discover her talent, and find where she really, truly belongs.

Catch the West Coast premiere screening of BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL: FILMED LIVE, featuring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann, on Sunday, July 21 at 3:00pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.