Jekyll & Hyde is a
musical thriller based on the novel
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by
Robert Louis Stevenson. Originally conceived for the stage by
Frank Wildhorn and
Steve Cuden, it features music by Wildhorn, a book by
Leslie Bricusse and lyrics by Wildhorn, Bricusse and Cuden. Following a world premiere run in Houston, Texas the musical embarked on a national tour of the
United States prior to its Broadway debut in 1997. Many international productions have since been staged including two subsequent North American tours, two tours of the
United Kingdom, a concert version and a re-vamped US tour in 2012 ahead of a 2013 revival on Broadway. The 25th anniversary production is slated for release in 2016.