Full casting announced for ‘Death Note: The Musical

Full casting announced for ‘Death Note: The Musical

June 16, 2026 discoverhiddenusacom Entertainment

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of Death Note: The Musical, which opens at London’s Barbican on 30 July. The production, based on the manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, features a revised script and new music alongside the original score by Frank Wildhorn, with lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell.

The company includes Telly Leung as Ryuk, Grace Mouat as Rem, Stephanie Zaharis as Misa Amane, and Paolo Montalban as Soichiro Yagami. They join previously announced leads Xander Pang and Colin Ryan. The production follows a prior concert version of the show staged in London, marking a shift to a fully reimagined theatrical presentation.

Did You Know? The central premise of the musical involves a supernatural rule where any human whose name is written in a mysterious notebook dies within 40 seconds.

What is the story behind the musical?

Death Note: The Musical centers on Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a notebook dropped into the human world by the Shinigami Ryuk. The plot follows the psychological conflict between Light, who begins using the notebook to eliminate criminals, and a master detective known as L, who investigates the resulting deaths. According to the production’s background, the story depicts the consequences of the notebook’s power as it is tested live on television.

What is the story behind the musical?
Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the transition from a concert setting to a fully reimagined production at the Barbican suggests a significant investment in the show’s potential for long-term theatrical viability. By incorporating a revised script and new songs, the creative team aims to deepen the psychological stakes of the original manga source material for a live audience.

What happens next for the production?

Following the completion of the company, the production is expected to begin its run at the Barbican on 30 July. Mr. Hori, Chairman of HoriPro Group, stated that the company is prepared to create an “unforgettable” experience, while Sir Howard Panter, Joint CEO of Trafalgar Entertainment, described the cast as a “spectacular group of performers.” Given the show’s international origins and its previous concert performances, observers may expect the production to draw interest from fans of the original manga series as it moves into a full-scale staging.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is playing the lead roles in the Barbican production?
The lead cast includes Xander Pang, Colin Ryan, Stephanie Zaharis as Misa Amane, Telly Leung as Ryuk, Grace Mouat as Rem, and Paolo Montalban as Soichiro Yagami.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the first time the show has been in London?
No. The musical has previously been seen in London in a concert setting, but the upcoming Barbican run is a fully reimagined production.

Where can tickets be purchased?
Tickets for the production can be booked via LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Will this reimagined version of the supernatural thriller successfully capture the psychological complexity of the original manga for London theatergoers?