Everything to Know About DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 13, 2026
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.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Will Come to the Hobby Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Houston as part of the TUTS 2025/26 Season. This live experience based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film comes to the Hobby Center from March 31 through April 5.
Video: Aidan Close & Emmet Smith Are Making Magic in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Feb 24, 2026
Seven is an especially magical number in the Wizarding World, and the current Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child knows all about it. The Year 7 cast took the Lyric Theatre stage just a few months ago, and already they know there is know place like Hogwarts. Watch in this video as Aidan Close and Emmet Smith chat more about their magical time on Broadway so far!
BACK TO THE FUTURE Stage Show Set for Madison Run in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
Madison's Overture Center for the Arts will present the stage adaptation of the iconic film BACK TO THE FUTURE from March 10-15. This theatrical rendition brings the beloved sci-fi adventure to life with stunning visuals and original music.
THE FIT PRINCE Will Embark on UK Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
The Fit Prince (who gets switched on the square in the frosty castle the night before (insert public holiday here)) will be touring to Belfast, Newcastle, Manchester, Dublin, Oxford, Hull, and more.
Photos: HADESTOWN New West End Cast in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released ahead of a host of new faces joining the cast of Hadestown from 10 March 2026 at the Lyric Theatre, London, as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year in the West End.
HADESTOWN Alum Ani DiFranco Sets 2026 'Spirit Of Love' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
Singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco, who made her Broadway debut as Persephone in Hadestown in 2024, will hit the road for her Spirit Of Love tour, an extensive run of live performances for the spring and summer of 2026.