Nodame Cantabile Mana Gets Musical Stage Play in Fall of 2023

Some quick news for fans of music and josei manga: Nodame Cantabile, a romantic comedy manga by Tomoko Ninomiya about a genius piano prodigy whose life is turned upside down when he meets a gifted young lady who plays in the cantabile style, is being adapted into a stage musical that will be performed in Tokyo during the fall season of 2023.

This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style.

The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor.