A stage musical drawing on the life and music of Amy Winehouse is in early development for London’s West End, according to industry reports.
Variety reported that Catherine Schreiber, the Tony Award-winning producer known for shows including Cabaret and Rent, has been attached to the project. The report said casting is currently under way, though producers have not announced a production timetable.
According to the accounts, the show is expected to feature many of Winehouse’s best-known songs and involves the participation of her father, Mitch Winehouse. Details about the creative team, staging, and exact repertoire have not been made public.
Representatives for the producer and for Winehouse’s estate have not issued a formal statement, and no opening dates or theatre venues have been confirmed. The project remains at an early stage, and further announcements are likely as casting and creative plans solidify.