⭐ THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL – UK PREMIERE ANNOUNCED ⭐
The UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL has been announced.
THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL will embark on a major UK tour next Spring, before plans for the West End and Broadway.
Written by Robert Mark Kamen, screenwriter of the original 1984 movie, with music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini, THE KARATE KID – THE Musical will open at New Wimbledon Theatre on 28th April 2026, before touring nationwide to Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Sheffield, Sunderland, Birmingham and Cardiff. Further dates are to be announced.
THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL received its world premiere in St. Louis, USA in 2022, playing to sold out houses with rave reviews from audiences and critics alike.
Bringing the original, now legendary 1984 film to life on stage, this heart-felt coming of age story is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling. At its heart is the powerful bond between Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi, who teaches that karate isn’t about fighting, it’s about balance, dignity, and respect.
THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL is directed by Amon Miyamoto, with choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid, scenic design by Derek McLane, costume design by Ayako Maeda, lighting design by Bradley King, sound design by Kai Harada, projection design by Peter Nigrini, orchestrations by John Clancy, music supervisor & arrangements by Andrew Resnick, wigs & hair design by Tommy Kurzman. Produced by Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, John Gore and Kenny Wax.
THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL has music & lyrics by Drew Gasparini, with a book by Robert Mark Kamen.
Very intruiged by this one, some very cool people involved! ! !
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