Full cast announced for UK premiere tour of THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL
Full casting has been announced for the UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL, which opens its UK tour at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 28 April.
Based on the smash hit Columbia Pictures motion picture, this new stage adaptation features a book by Robert Mark Kamen, screenwriter of the original 1984 film that launched a 40-year global franchise, and music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini.
Acclaimed Singaporean performer Adrian Pang will lead the company as Mr. Miyagi, with Gino Ochello (professional stage debut) as Daniel LaRusso, Abigail Amin (James Grahams’ feature film Ink, directed by Danny Boyle) as Ali Mills, Joe Simmons (Cruel Intentions, UK tour) as Johnny Lawrence, Matt Mills (MJ the Musical, West End) as John Kreese, Sharon Sexton (Bat Out of Hell, West End/International tour) as Lucille LaRusso, and Finley Oliver as Freddie Fernandez.
The ensemble includes 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.
Following Wimbledon, the tour will visit Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Sheffield, Sunderland, Birmingham, and Cardiff until 1 August. The Toronto season opens in September.
Honouring the roots of the timeless story, this new musical celebrates resilience, mentorship, and the quiet strength that bridges generations.
Featuring a Tony Award®-winning design team and an electrifying new score, this coming-of-age masterpiece is reimagined for the stage with stunning artistry and ground-breaking choreography.
Written by Robert Mark Kamen with music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini, THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL is directed by Amon Miyamoto, with choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid, set design by Derek McLane, costumes by Ayako Maeda, lighting by Bradley King, sound by Kai Harada, projection design by Peter Nigrini, wigs and hair design by Tommy Kurzman, orchestrations by John Clancy, and music supervision and arrangements by Andrew Resnick.
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