Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen tickets
About Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen
Get Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen tickets on New York Theatre Guide to see one of the last new musicals from the late Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening), based off of the hit manga Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen. The musical debuts at a new venue in Manhattan: The Night Egg, a bespoke space in the former home of Sleep No More that gets its name from a scintillating setting in the famed manga.
In Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen off Broadway — the first Japanese manga to be adapted into an American musical — Colette (Beetlejuice's Sophia Anne Caruso) is a dreamer in twentieth century Paris who uses her writing to cast herself out of her place at a brothel. In her writing, she transforms the fantasies, confessions, and private sorrows of her eccentric clients, turning herself from object into observer. All the while, she has a desire even she can't outrun: a lingering, destructive attachment to Léon, her childhood love.
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen is a thrilling and sharp new musical about passion, connection, and the power of writing. Moyoco Anno is one of Japan’s most renowned manga artists, known for her complex look into character psychology, and now her story comes to the stage. Now, Tony Award winner Rob Ashford directs this new musical from Sheik, who passed away in 2026, and Leah Nanako Winkler.
Manga is a distinctly Japanese art form originating in the 12th century: these graphic novels have nurtured artists and their works while building a global industry worth over $10 billion. Audiences can expect a world of colorful characters, yearning songs, and a universal story of passion and desire.
Are you ready to step into a world of love and longing? Tickets to Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen in New York are available now.
Run time
1hr 30min. No intermission.
Categories
Age
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen features adult themes and language. Viewer discretion is advised.
Start date
September 25th, 2026
End date
January 3rd, 2027
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“Seductive, atmospheric, and vocally stunning with heart”
A Sexy, Atmospheric Journey of Self-Discovery
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen delivers a seductive theatrical experience set in a gorgeously designed intimate space that transports audiences into a Parisian brothel world. Sophia Anne Caruso earns ne...
What It Feels Like
- Sensually immersive
- Emotionally layered
- Boldly provocative
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy atmospheric, cabaret-style theater experiences
- You appreciate powerhouse vocals and Duncan Sheik's distinctive sound
- You're drawn to stories about female resilience and self-discovery
Good ensemble. Director 's blocking was really nice. Acting was ok. More emotional connection from some of the actors would have been nice. Too loud we cant hear all the words when they were singing..
MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN...An Off Broadway Musical, based on Moyoco Anno's Japanese manga of the same name. Sometimes Bizarre and Most times Banale... Can Raunch gel with Romance? Can Sexual jive with Sentimental? Can Classical be gleaned from the Cliché? Somewhat predictable and cliché... THE JURY IS STILL OUT... Sometimes an Outstanding performance... the lead belts her heart out impressively. TWO OUTSTANDINGLY CHOREOGRAPHED and Orchestrated Numbers may redeem it.... The Setting: The story is set in the early 20th-century (fin de siècle) Paris inside a brothel called the Night Egg. Colette is a worker at the establishment. A client/novelist asks her to write down her observations. She chronicles the eccentric fantasies of her clients. There's a love story worked in. I found it difficult to believe. The book, lyrics and score are sometimes effective... forcing rhyming lyrics like funny and money, wonder and blunder... but the writing prompts for the author-whore are poignant: "What do you love, what do you hate, what do you long for and what's your perversion?" I'd say I Love valiant efforts like this; hate when they don't really work; I long for a truly satisfying show and my perversion is liking this one.
A very interesting and unique story about a brothel in Paris and the interesting fetishes the clients have combined with great story lines for the woman that work there.
Our Review
'Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen' Off-Broadway review — new manga musical wants you to watch
Stars on stage
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen cast and creative team
By: Leah Nanako Winkler, adapted from the manga by Moyoco Anno
Songs by: Duncan Sheik
Director: Rob Ashford
Choreography: Rob Ashford
Cast list: Sophia Anne Caruso (as Colette), Cory Jeacoma (as Léon), Nkeki Obi-Melekwe (as Nana), Marc delaCruz (as Sakae), and Jenny Powers (as Madame)
Sets: Scott Pask
Costumes: Catherine Zuber
Lighting: Brian Tovar
Sound: Cody Spencer
Other info: Music supervision and vocal and incidental music arrangements by Or Matias, hair and wig design by Tom Watson
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Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | - | - |
| Wednesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
Frequently asked questions
What is Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen about?
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen is a new musical starring Sophia Anne Caruso based on the hit manga about a dreamer in Paris and her special gift for writing.
How long is Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen?
The running time of Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen is 1hr 30min. No intermission.
Where is Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen playing?
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen is playing at The Night Egg at the Culture Club. The theatre is located at 530 West 27th Street, New York, 10001.
How much do tickets cost for Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen?
Tickets for Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen start at $54.
What's the age recommendation for Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen?
The recommended age for Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen is Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen features adult themes and language. Viewer discretion is advised..
How do you book tickets for Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen?
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Is Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen on Broadway or Off-Broadway?
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen is playing Off Broadway.
How long is Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen running?
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen currently has tickets available through 3 January 2027. Check calendar for availability.
Who is in the cast of Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen?
The cast of Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen includes Sophia Anne Caruso (as Colette), Cory Jeacoma (as Léon), Nkeki Obi-Melekwe (as Nana), Marc delaCruz (as Sakae), and Jenny Powers (as Madame).
Who directed Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen?
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen is directed by Rob Ashford.
Who wrote the music and lyrics for Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen?
The music and lyrics for Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen were written by Duncan Sheik.
Who wrote Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen?
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen was written by Leah Nanako Winkler, adapted from the manga by Moyoco Anno.
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