Omen Kaine's 'The Heart Tells Tales' Becomes Breakout Theatrical Hit

Production expands into film development and international jazz musical adaptation

Mar. 17, 2026 at 11:35pm

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Playwright and creator Omen Kaine's acclaimed stage production, 'The Heart Tells Tales', has emerged as a breakout theatrical hit, with sold-out runs in Los Angeles and New York. The production is now expanding into film development and an international jazz musical adaptation, signaling the rapid rise of Kaine's distinctive new voice in theater and storytelling.

Why it matters

Kaine's work is drawing increasing national and international attention, as he aims to create an interconnected creative universe spanning theater, film, and music. The expansion of 'The Heart Tells Tales' into new mediums showcases the production's growing popularity and the potential for Kaine to become a major force in contemporary performing arts.

The details

The Heart Tells Tales premiered in Los Angeles in November 2025 and quickly sold out every performance. The production then moved to New York's Under St. Marks Theater, where it replicated the same box-office success and earned critical acclaim. Kaine's production company, Hi Fi Underground Productions, has now begun development on a cinematic adaptation of the play, while an innovative jazz musical adaptation is in negotiation in Brussels, Belgium, with plans to potentially be included in the 2026 Théâtre Marni Jazz Festival.

  • The Heart Tells Tales premiered in Los Angeles in November 2025.
  • The production moved to New York's Under St. Marks Theater in 2026.
  • The film adaptation is currently in development.
  • The jazz musical adaptation is in negotiation in Brussels, Belgium, with potential inclusion in the 2026 Théâtre Marni Jazz Festival.

The players

Omen Kaine

A playwright, director, and founder of Hi Fi Underground Productions, dedicated to developing original works that push artistic boundaries across stage, film, and music.

Hi Fi Underground Productions

Kaine's production company that has begun development on a cinematic adaptation of 'The Heart Tells Tales'.

Stephane Mercier

An acclaimed saxophonist and Berklee College of Music graduate who is in negotiations for a jazz musical adaptation of 'The Heart Tells Tales'.

Mael Idris

The son of Stephane Mercier and a keyboardist for the Clandestine Circle Quintet, who is also involved in the jazz musical adaptation negotiations.

Jonathan Henderson

The producer of the cinematic adaptation of 'The Heart Tells Tales'.

Ruben Anavitate

The producer of the cinematic adaptation of 'The Heart Tells Tales'.

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What they’re saying

“The highest order of beauty, is the divine of chaos.”

— Omen Kaine

What’s next

The film adaptation of 'The Heart Tells Tales' is currently in development, while the jazz musical adaptation is being considered for inclusion in the 2026 Théâtre Marni Jazz Festival in Brussels, Belgium.

The takeaway

Omen Kaine's 'The Heart Tells Tales' has emerged as a breakout theatrical hit, showcasing the playwright's distinctive voice and ambition to create an interconnected creative universe across multiple mediums. The production's expansion into film and international jazz musical adaptation signals Kaine's growing influence and the potential for his work to reach wider audiences globally.