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Duncan Sheik Manga Musical ‘Memoirs Of Amorous Gentlemen’ Sets Off Broadway Fall Premiere

Deadline·Greg Evans·24 days ago
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Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen , Duncan Sheik ‘s new musical based on the Manga graphic novel, will premiere Off Broadway this fall, producers announced today. The production, featuring music and lyrics by Sheik, will open at a new Chelsea neighborhood venue called The Night Egg, named after a French brothel in the Japanese novel. The venue is located in the Chelsea Club, formerly the 14-year home of the immersive production Sleep No More . Produced by Kenny Kurokawa, Rayman and Executive Producer Antonio Marion, who announced the premiere, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen will be directed and choreographed by Tony winner Rob Ashford ( Frozen, Thoroughly Modern Millie ). The new musical will feature a book by Leah Nanako Winkler and music supervision by Or Matias, and is thought to be the first Manga to be developed into an American musical in the English language. Watch on Deadline Additional details, including dates and casting, will be announced at a later date.…

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