Death Note: The Musical

With over 30 million copies sold worldwide, this 'triumphant, fantastical manga thriller' (WhatsOnStage) by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata is a global sensation that has captivated audiences worldwide.

Now, boldly reimagined for the London stage, this 'highly entertaining musical' (The Times) features an 'electrifying, symphonic and catchy' (BroadwayWorld) score by Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominee Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell.

When brilliant student Light Yagami discovers a notebook with the power to determine who lives and who dies, his mission to reshape society quickly spirals out of control and attracts the attention of the elusive and ruthless detective L. What begins as justice descends into obsession and forces both to confront the limits of morality itself.








Produced by HoriPro and Trafalgar Theatre Productions.

Presented in association with the Barbican.





Creative Team