Amy Winehouse musical moves into early development for London West End

Tony‑winning producer Catherine Schreiber and Mitch Winehouse are attached to a new Amy Winehouse musical, with casting underway.

By Felo News Desk · Published Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:30:25 GMT

A musical based on the late singer Amy Winehouse is in early development for London’s West End, according to reports from Variety and the Guardian.

What happened

The project is in its initial stages. Broadway producer Catherine Schreiber, known for shows such as “Cabaret” and “Rent,” is attached, and casting is reported to be under way. Mitch Winehouse, the singer’s father and overseer of her estate, is also believed to be involved, which suggests the show will feature many of her well‑known songs.

What the reports add

Variety reported that the musical’s development is “the worst kept secret in theatre” and noted that it is unclear whether the show will follow a biographical format like the Tina Turner musical or adopt a jukebox style similar to “Mamma Mia!” that uses existing songs to tell a new story. The Guardian added that the 20th anniversary of Winehouse’s album Back to Black was marked by a tribute concert at London’s Roundhouse, and that an expanded re‑issue of the album will be released on 23 October with unreleased demos and a live recording from Amsterdam’s Paradiso in 2007.

What was said

Variety quoted an unnamed source describing the development as “the worst kept secret in theatre.” The Guardian cited Mitch Winehouse’s 2017 interview in which he said, “A musical celebrating her life and music is being talked about for the near future,” and expressed his desire for the project to happen.

How it came about

The idea of a Winehouse musical has been floated for years. Mitch Winehouse has hinted at the possibility since at least 2017, and the recent involvement of a high‑profile producer has moved the concept from speculation to active development. Felo previously covered music‑related projects such as the Amy Goodman documentary release and the 40th‑anniversary filming of “Phantom of the Opera,” highlighting a broader trend of legacy artists’ works being adapted for the stage.

Key facts

Catherine Schreiber is attached to the Amy Winehouse West End musical. (variety.com)
Mitch Winehouse is involved in the musical’s development. (theguardian.com)
Casting for the musical is currently underway. (variety.com)
The musical’s format (biographical vs jukebox) has not been confirmed. (variety.com)
An expanded re‑issue of "Back to Black" will be released on 23 October. (theguardian.com)