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Death Note: The Musical Unveils New Trailer Ahead of 2027 Barbican Return

The musical will play London's Barbican Theatre from 23 March to 15 May 2027, with tickets on sale at DeathNoteTheMusical.com.

A new trailer for Death Note: The Musical has been unveiled ahead of the production's return to the Barbican Theatre in London, according to otakunews.com.

The musical is scheduled to run at the Barbican from 23 March to 15 May 2027. Tickets for the 2027 run are available at DeathNoteTheMusical.com.

The production is based on Death Note, the manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata that first published in Japan in 2003 and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

Its score is by composer Frank Wildhorn, with lyrics by Jack Murphy, additional lyrics by Morgan Reilly and a book by Ivan Menchell.

Previous London runs

Earlier runs at the Barbican drew strong audiences. In its previous season, Death Note: The Musical broke the venue's record for the highest grossing single week of a musical and then broke the record five consecutive times for the highest grossing single performance of a musical, according to otakunews.com. The 2026 season was a sell-out.

Quick answers

When does Death Note: The Musical return to the Barbican Theatre?

It is scheduled to run at the Barbican Theatre in London from 23 March to 15 May 2027.

Where can I buy tickets for the 2027 run?

Tickets are available at DeathNoteTheMusical.com.

Who wrote the music for Death Note: The Musical?

The music is by Frank Wildhorn, with lyrics by Jack Murphy, additional lyrics by Morgan Reilly and a book by Ivan Menchell.

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