The Jonathan Larson Project to have UK premiere
It features previously undiscovered works
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London
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19 December 2025
Exclusive: The Jonathan Larson Project will receive its UK premiere in summer 2026.
Commemorating 30 years since his death, the musical revue tribute, conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, features previously unheard songs from the much-loved composer.
Following an acclaimed Off-Broadway run, director John Simpkins is reimagining the production for a London audience. It will play with dates at Southwark Playhouse Borough from 9 July to 22 August.
Larson’s family said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to bring Jonathan’s lesser-known music to a British audience. His spirit is very much alive in all these songs and, although written long ago, the work remains more relevant now than ever.”
Simpkins confirmed: “Jonathan Larson changed the face of musical theatre,” saying, “It is an enormous honour to be entrusted with directing this new production in the UK following our success Off-Broadway.”
The London run will feature a UK cast, yet to be announced.
Casting is by Rob Kelly, with producers Thomas Hopkins and Sams Entertainment, and executive producer Julie Larson. Further members of the creative team are to be revealed.
The producers said: “It is an honour to be entrusted with Jonathan’s legacy by Julie and the Larson family as we bring this refreshed production to London.”
They added that “this show allows lovers of Jonathan’s work from around the world to come together in one space and celebrate his life with music that was lost until John Simpkins and Jennifer Ashley Tepper uncovered hours of cassette tapes of undiscovered songs, piles of never-produced scripts, and many personal letters, photos, journals, and more.
“Their discoveries have been endlessly inspiring in creating this worldwide event in the 30th year of the passing of one of the world’s most beloved musical-theatre composers.”
