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Amy Winehouse musical in development for West End

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A musical based on Amy Winehouse is in development for London’s West End.

The project is still in early stages with Catherine Schreiber, a Tony award-winning producer (Cabaret, Rent), attached to the project, according to Variety . Casting is reported to currently be under way.

Mitch Winehouse, the late musician’s father, is also said to be involved with the show, indicating that it will probably feature her most loved songs.

The Guardian has approached Amy Winehouse’s record label for comment.

This week, the 20th anniversary of her landmark album Back to Black was celebrated with a tribute concert at London’s Roundhouse featuring performances by Jorja Smith, Mark Ronson, Lianne La Havas and Corinne Bailey Rae.

“Back to Black remains a miraculous set of modern love songs in vintage clothing,” wrote the Guardian’s Dorian Lynskey, adding that “re-enactments can be limiting”.

On 23 October, an expanded reissue of Back to Black will be released, including four unreleased demos, B-sides and a live album…

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