The UK premiere of The Karate Kid – The Musical will visit Milton Keynes Theatre next June, before heading to the West End and Broadway.
The original Karate Kid blockbuster starring Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and Pat Morita as Mr Miyagi enjoyed spectacular box office success and wide critical acclaim
The movie fast became a cultural phenomenon, launching a major global franchise that has included three movie sequels, a 2010 remake starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan and the popular Netflix series Cobra Kai. This year saw the release of the sixth movie, Karate Kid: Legends, starring Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. The musical received its world premiere in St. Louis, USA, in 2022, playing to sold-out houses with rave reviews from audiences and critics alike.
Bringing the original, now legendary 1984 film to life on stage, this heartfelt coming-of-age story is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling.
At its heart is the powerful bond between Daniel LaRusso and Mr Miyagi, who teaches that karate isn’t about fighting, it’s about balance, dignity, and respect.
“William Goldman said about Hollywood, 'No one knows anything,'" said The Karate Kid writer and creator Robert Mark Kamen, “He was right. Who knew that 43 years after I wrote the original script, we would see these very same characters acting and singing on the British stage in a story that is as fresh and universally relevant as it was four decades ago.”
The Karate Kid - The Musical will play at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday, June 16 – Saturday, June 20, 2026.
To book tickets visit www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes
