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Mario Kuroba uses fire in heart to play key character in ‘Rurouni Kenshin’ musical

Mario Kuroba is playing a key character in a new musical based on the megahit manga series “Rurouni ...

June 10, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
Koichi Domoto celebrates 1,900th appearance playing lead in ‘SHOCK’ musical

Actor-singer Koichi Domoto celebrated his 1,900th appearance playing the lead in the “SHOCK” musical...

June 2, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
‘Spirited Away’ on stage takes audience on mystical journey

Being creative without tarnishing the original work of art is the biggest challenge artists face whe...

May 27, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
Sweet shop hosts unique artistic combination

A dagashiya candy store was recently host to a unique event in Mitaka, Tokyo — a combination of the ...

May 24, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
Koichi Domoto finds perfect rivals in new cast for ‘SHOCK’ stage spectacle

Koichi Domoto, best known as one-half of the pop duo Kinki Kids, is encountering a new rival in the ...

April 29, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
Displaced ballerina from Ukraine to dance for peace in Tokyo

A Ukrainian ballet dancer who evacuated from her country amid the ongoing Russian invasion will perf...

April 29, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
Hosoda’s animated film to come to life in Shiki Theatre Company’s largest-ever production

The Shiki Theatre Company’s original musical adaptation of “Bakemono no Ko” (“The Boy and the Beast”...

April 28, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ to be brought to London stage by Royal Shakespeare Company

LONDON (Jiji Press) — The Royal Shakespeare Company on Wednesday said that Japanese anime giant Haya...

April 28, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
Morishita vows to dance for peace

Performers in an upcoming ballet production of “Romeo and Juliet” will dance for peace, according to...

April 21, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
Japanese Kyiv Ballet official in Germany continues to support dancers

Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Kyiv Ballet, which has many fans in Japan, was forced to su...

April 12, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
Hayato Kakizawa finally gets to play his dream role in ‘Blood Brothers’

Actor Hayato Kakizawa, primarily known for his work in musicals, is set to star in the acclaimed sho...

March 25, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
Super Sentai heroes gather for festival in Tokyo

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kamen Rider series and the 45th installment of the Super ...

March 11, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
Futo Nozomi wields magic in her voice

Having achieved immense popularity for her wide-ranging voice as top star of the Takarazuka Revue Co...

February 4, 2022 - PERFORMING ARTS
Nakadai plays outlaw to mark 70th year as actor

To commemorate his 70th year in show business, veteran actor Tatsuya Nakadai is starring in a recent...

December 23, 2021 - PERFORMING ARTS
Musical revived with a fresh perspective

The two-man musical “The Story of My Life” is hitting the stage in Tokyo for the first time in two y...

December 17, 2021 - PERFORMING ARTS
Ongakuza still going strong creating musicals

For over three decades, Ongakuza Musical has been creating original musicals. Having overcome being ...

November 18, 2021 - PERFORMING ARTS
Revival of ‘Knights’ Tale’ happily reunites a tight-knit cast

The musical “Knights’ Tale: Kishi Monogatari” returns to the stage, celebrating three years since th...

November 5, 2021 - PERFORMING ARTS
Takarazuka Revue keeps evolving, takes on challenges

The Takarazuka Revue Company all-women theater group is going through some major changes this year. ...

November 4, 2021 - PERFORMING ARTS
Late rakugo master spoke volumes with silence

Many rakugo storytellers and officials are mourning the death of Yanagiya Kosanji, a master of the a...

October 17, 2021 - PERFORMING ARTS
Takeru Sato: Acting for life

“I feel a bit awkward because he’s sitting right next to me, but let me say that Takeru [Sato] is st...

October 15, 2021 - PERFORMING ARTS
Long winter finally over for ‘Frozen’ musical in Japan

The Shiki Theatre Company’s new musical production, “Frozen,” finally had its opening day on June 24...

August 27, 2021 - PERFORMING ARTS
New leads keep tradition alive for Johnny’s idol show ‘Dream Boys’

“Dream Boys,” a musical showcase for members of idol groups managed by major entertainment agency Jo...

August 13, 2021 - PERFORMING ARTS

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