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Death Note - The Musical
Released July 30, 2026
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Death Note: The Musical is a stage musical adaptation of the Death Note story, reimagined for the London stage in collaboration with original Japanese producers HoriPro. It features music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy, and a book by Ivan Menchell. The production opens on 30 July 2026.
Key features
- ·Stage musical opening July 30, 2026
- ·Produced in collaboration with HoriPro
- ·Score composed by Frank Wildhorn
- ·Lyrics by Jack Murphy
- ·Book by Ivan Menchell
- ·London theatrical production
- ·Adapted from the Death Note story
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When and where does Death Note: The Musical release?
Death Note: The Musical opens on 30 July 2026 in London. It is a theatrical stage production developed for the London stage in collaboration with HoriPro, the original Japanese producers.
Who created the music and script for Death Note: The Musical?
The score is composed by Frank Wildhorn, a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy nominee. Lyrics are by Jack Murphy and the book is written by Ivan Menchell.
What is the story of Death Note: The Musical?
The musical follows Light Yagami, a student who finds a notebook with the power to determine who lives and who dies. His attempt to use it to reshape society draws the attention of a detective known as L, and the story becomes an examination of morality and obsession.
Is Death Note: The Musical based on an existing property?
Yes, it is adapted from the Death Note story and is produced in close collaboration with HoriPro, the original Japanese producers associated with the Death Note franchise.
What genre is Death Note: The Musical?
It is a stage musical in the thriller and drama genres, centred on themes of power, justice, and moral limits. The production is a live theatrical event rather than a film or television release.
About this release
Death Note: The Musical opens on 30 July 2026 in London, produced in close collaboration with HoriPro, the original Japanese producers of the Death Note property. The score is composed by Frank Wildhorn, a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy nominee, with lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell. The production is a new stage adaptation developed specifically for the London theatrical run. The story follows Light Yagami, a student who discovers a notebook capable of determining who lives and who dies. As he attempts to reshape society using the notebook, his actions spiral beyond his control and draw the scrutiny of a detective known as L. The narrative frames their confrontation as a study in the boundaries of morality and justice.
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