Your Lie in April 2024
Opened: June 28, 2024Closing: September 21, 2024
Your Lie in April - West End History , Info & More
Harold Pinter Theatre
Panton Street London SW1Y 4DN London
Due to phenomenal demand, critically acclaimed Your Lie in April will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre for 12 weeks only. After a record-breaking sell-out concert launch at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, its producers (the same as smash-hit Death Note) are to stage the European premiere of one of the most popular romantic stories and greatest tearjerkers in manga history.
"This classical mixed musical masterpiece" (Curtain Call Reviews) will run 28th June – 21st September, releasing 5,500 £25 tickets for all preview performances.
Your Lie in April, is an adaption of a manga favourite story, brings to life the poignant story of Kōsei Arima, a young piano prodigy, and his inability to play following his mother’s death. He strikes a friendship with violinist Kaori Miyazono and she slowly encourages him to perform again. "Frank Wildhorn (composer of Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde and Death Note) “has a magic that will melt even the hardest heart" - London Living Large.
This adaption is based on Your Lie in April, a five-million-selling manga by Naoshi Arakawa published by KODANSHA LTD. ©Naoshi Arakawa/KODANSHA.
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Your Lie in April
Manga-inspired musical lit up by sensational leads
10 / 10
There isn’t much set piece dancing in the show, but director, Nick Winston, makes excellent use of a couple of surprising moments. Kaori’s playing is delivered by a shadow violinist (Akiko Ishikawa) while the girl disappears, underlining how music can transform human beings. None more so than when Kosei goes all in with his classical piano playing, dissing Vladimir Horowitz as a teen would and absolutely nailing Rachmaninoff, Zheng Xi Yong earning one of what will be many showstopping ovations, electrifying the house and providing an unforgettable moment.
Glib, mawkish and riddled with clichés
4 / 10
Zheng Xi Yong’s classical piano playing in the lead role of Kо̄sei provides subtlety and real feeling in a welter of phony sentiment. Both he and Mia Kobayashi, making a bold debut as his inamorata Kaori though still at drama school, sing strongly. But the acting in Nick Winston’s production – the first West End musical with a cast entirely of South East Asian heritage – is relentlessly cartoonish.
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YOUR LIE IN APRIL Sets Early Closing Date in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2024
The West End musical Your Lie in April has set an early closing date at The Harold Pinter Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
YOUR LIE IN APRIL Will Host Cosplay Sundays
by Stephi Wild - July 19, 2024
by Stephi Wild - July 19, 2024
New West End musical Your Lie in April, which is based on the global hit Japanese manga and anime, is launching CosPlay Sundays at the 6pm Sunday shows from July 28 until the end of the run on September 21.
Video: YOUR LIE IN APRIL Releases New West End Trailer
by Stephi Wild - July 15, 2024
by Stephi Wild - July 15, 2024
The new West End musical Your Lie in April has released an all new trailer. The show fuses the classical masterpieces of Rachmaninoff with a contemporary pop infused musical theatre score by Tony, Emmy and Grammy nominated composer Frank Wildhorn. Check out the trailer in the video here!
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Make of The Stage Adapatation of Naoshi Arakawa's YOUR LIE IN APRIL?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 8, 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 8, 2024
After a record-breaking sell-out concert launch at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Your Lie in April is now open at the Harold Pinter Theatre for 12 weeks only.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of YOUR LIE IN APRIL at the Harold Pinter Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 8, 2024
by Stephi Wild - July 8, 2024
The new West End musical Your Lie in April officially opened this weekend. The show fuses the classical masterpieces of Rachmaninoff with a contemporary pop infused musical theatre score by Tony, Emmy and Grammy nominated composer Frank Wildhorn. Check out photos from opening night here!
MatPat Will Host Talkbacks at YOUR LIE IN APRIL
by Nicole Rosky - July 7, 2024
by Nicole Rosky - July 7, 2024
Global internet sensation MatPat, an online educator and co-founder of the Theorist YouTube channels with over 45 million subscribers, 9 billion total views, and 120 million monthly views, is to join the new Frank Wildhorn musical Your Lie in April as a Producer.
Review: YOUR LIE IN APRIL, Harold Pinter Theatre
by Gary Naylor - July 7, 2024
by Gary Naylor - July 7, 2024
A show that could go very wrong gets everything right
Photos: First Look At New Manga Musical YOUR LIE IN APRIL In the West End
by A.A. Cristi - July 3, 2024
by A.A. Cristi - July 3, 2024
See photos of the new West End musical Your Lie in April! The show fuses the classical masterpieces of Rachmaninoff with a contemporary pop infused musical theatre score by Tony, Emmy and Grammy nominated composer Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde).
Wildhorn, Miller & Green's YOUR LIE IN APRIL Opens on Two Continents in One Night
by Blair Ingenthron - June 29, 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - June 29, 2024
On June 28th, 2024, the musical theater adaptation of the acclaimed Japanese manga ‘Your Lie in April' began West End previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre and simultaneously made its Korean debut in Seoul at the CJ Towol Theatre, with K-pop and film/TV icons triple-cast in starring roles.
Video: Zheng Xi Yong and Mia Kobayashi Perform 'Catch A Shooting Star' From YOUR LIE IN APRIL - THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - June 24, 2024
by Stephi Wild - June 24, 2024
Get a first look at Zheng Xi Yong and Mia Kobayashi performing 'Catch A Shooting Star' from Your Lie In April - The Musical, Frank Wildhorn's new musical based on the manga worldwide sensation. Check out the video here!
Photos: First Look At The Stars of YOU LIE IN APRIL West End
by A.A. Cristi - June 7, 2024
by A.A. Cristi - June 7, 2024
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 from June 28. See a photo of the stars below.
Full Cast Set For YOUR LIE IN APRIL Musical
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024
The full cast has been announced for Your Lie in April’s fully staged 12-week West End premiere. Learn more about who is starring here!
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