Based on the popular Manga of Naoshi Arakawa, Your Lie In April – The Musical tells the story of a young, prize-winning pianist who after his mother's death loses his ability to hear the piano. The passing of his perfectionist parent leads the young virtuoso, Kōsei, to abandon his vocation and to sink into despair. Although he is supported by his friends, Ryōta and Tsubaki, it is not until the enthusiastic and free-spirited violinist, Kaori, comes along that he begins to rediscover his aptitude for music. This is a sweet and moving story which explores the complexity of love and the mixed sources of artistry. Eventually, Kōsei comes to terms with his mother's strictness, which actually came from a place of love and from the fear that her son would soon be left on his own. At the same time, he learns from Kaori the importance of infusing life and artistic technique with emotion and spontaneity. Frank Wildhorn has written a lovely score and songs such as "Just Like A Movie&