The Karate Kid - The Musical
We make sacred pact. I promise teach karate to you, you promise learn. I say, you do, no questions.
Why see The Karate Kid - The Musical?
UK Premiere
Robert Kamen's beloved 1984 movie is back in this brand-new stage adaptation, making its UK and West End premiere! The film that inspired martial arts fever, this thrilling new musical production promises to lovingly re-create the franchise with added theatricality. Featuring a book by Kamen, music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini, and directed by Amon Miyamoto it's time to wax on, as the story of Danny LaRusso is updated for a new generation!
One of a slew of '80s movies-turned-musicals that includes Back to the Future, Pretty Woman, and more, The Karate Kid is likely to be a successful addition don't miss this world premiere production!
What Is The Story?
Schoolkid Danny LaRusso finds a novel way to tackle his bullying classmates in this based-on-real-life story. Finding a martial arts master in reclusive handyman Mr. Miyagi, Danny comes to learn that besides flashy moves, fighting comes from the heart.
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Adrian Pang as Mr Miyagi
- Gino Ochello as Daniel LaRusso
- Abigail Amin as Ali Mills
- Joe Simmons as Johnny Lawrence
- Matt Mills as John Kreese
- Sharon Sexton as Lucille LaRusso
- Finley Oliver as Freddie Fernandez
Further cast
Ambra Caserotti, Johndeep More, Ria Tanaka, Elena Breschi, Aden Dzuda, Elliott Evans, El Haq Latief, Isaac J Lewis, Emily Rose-Davis, Aaron Archer, Dylan Blake-Colbet, Serenar Douch, Esme Rothero and Sok-Ho Trinh. The creative team also includes 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 supervision and arrangements by Andrew Resnick, and wigs and hair design by Tommy Kurzman. It is produced by Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, Kenny Wax and John Gore
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Written by Robert Mark Kamen
- Music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini
- Directed by Amon Miyamoto
- 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 supervision and arrangements by Andrew Resnick
- Wigs and hair design by Tommy Kurzman
- Produced by Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, Kenny Wax and John Gore
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