'' Lazarus '' is a musical with music and lyrics composed by David Bowie , and a book written by Enda Walsh . First performed at the end of 2015 , it was one of the last works Bowie completed before his death on 10 January 2016 . The musical is inspired by Walter Tevis 's novel '' The Man Who Fell to Earth '' . Bowie previously starred in the 1976 film adaptation of the same name , directed by Nicolas Roeg
his death
Death of David Bowie
Lazarus (musical)