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Masumi Iwai

Birth Place: Japan

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Masumi Iwai is beyond thrilled to be making her Broadway debut in Funny Girl! Born and raised in Japan, Masumi moved to NYC 6 years ago to pursue a career in musical theater. Favorite credits include National Tour: The King and I (based on the Lincoln Center Production). Regional theater: FLY (La Jolla Playhouse, Dir: Jeffrey Seller, Choreo: Andy Blankenbuehler), Mamma Mia! (North Shore Music Theater). Education: Osaka University of Arts, Peridance International Dance School. Grateful to my family and friends both in the US and Japan who have helped me on my journey. @mmmasssun

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Masumi Iwai STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Ensemble

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
West Coast Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse, 2020
Ensemble

[US Tour]
Lincoln Center National Tour, 2016
Ensemble [Replacement]


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Photos: First Look at CRAZY FOR YOU at Asolo Rep


Asolo Repertory Theatre is currently presenting the opening show in its 65th season, CRAZY FOR YOU. This captivating Gershwin Tap Dancing Sensation, Directed and Choreographed by the Award-Winning and Tony-Nominated Denis Jones, will grace the Mertz Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts through January 4, 2024. Check out production photos here!

Full Cast Set For CRAZY FOR YOU at Asolo Rep


Asolo Rep has announced the full cast for CRAZY FOR YOU. Get all the details on the upcoming production and find out who is starring here!

FUNNY GIRL Broadway Revival Recoups Investment


The first-ever  Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL has recouped its $16.5 million capitalization after opening in April 2022 at the August  Wilson Theatre. 

Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan Will Join Cast of FUNNY GIRL on Broadway


Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan will assume the roles of Florenz Ziegfeld and Mrs. Strakosh in Funny Girl on Broadway. We have all the details!

VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage


Producers Sonia Friedman, Scott Landis and David Babani announced today that Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo, 2022 Tony & Drama Desk Award nominee and Chita Rivera Award winner Jared Grimes and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh have extended their critically acclaimed, record-breaking run in Broadway’s FUNNY GIRL through Sunday, September 3, 2023, when FUNNY GIRL will play its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).

Photos: Behind the Scenes of the Cast of FUNNY GIRL in the Recording Studio


The New Broadway Cast Recording of Funny Girl is now available wherever CDs are sold!  All new Behind-the-Scenes photos have been released of the cast recording session.

Video: Lea Michele Sings 'I'm the Greatest Star' & 'Don't Rain On My Parade' in New FUNNY GIRL Commercial


Watch a new commercial for Funny Girl on Broadway, featuring Lea Michele singing 'I'm the Greatest Star' and 'Don't Rain On My Parade'!

Breaking: FUNNY GIRL to Launch National Tour


BroadwayWorld has learned that Funny Girl will be launching a national tour, with dates already confirmed for 2024 as part of Atlanta's 2023/2024 Broadway touring season, which also features the pre-Broadway national tour of The Wiz.

FUNNY GIRL Sets New Box Office Record at the August Wilson Theatre


The revival of FUNNY GIRL set a new box office record at the August Wilson Theatre for the week ending January 1, 2023. Learn more about the cast of Funny Girl, and how to get tickets.

Video: FUNNY GIRL's Julie Benko, Tovah Feldshuh & Ephie Aardema Light the Menorah for Hanukkah


Watch Funny Girl on Broadway's Julie Benko, Tovah Feldshuh & Ephie Aardema light the menorah for Hanukkah backstage. 

FUNNY GIRL Shatters All-Time Box Office Record at August Wilson Theatre


The revival of FUNNY GIRL shattered the all-time box office record at the August Wilson Theatre. Read more about FUNNY GIRL's record-breaking run!

Photos: Go Inside the CHESS Benefit Concert Starring Darren Criss, Lena Hall, Ramin Karimloo & Solea Pfeiffer


See photos from The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit concert of the legendary musical Chess at the Broadhurst Theatre!

Bradley Dean, Sean Allen Krill, Bryce Pinkham, and More Join CHESS Benefit Concert; Full Cast Announced!


The complete cast and creative team have been announced for the one-night-only benefit concert of the legendary musical Chess on Monday, December 12 at 7:30 pm ET at the Broadhurst Theatre. Joining the cast are Bradley Dean as “Ivan Molokov,” Tony Award nominee Sean Allan Krill as “Walter de Courcey,” and Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham as “The Arbiter.'

Listen: FUNNY GIRL New Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now!


The New Broadway Cast Recording of Funny Girl has been officially released digitally, November 18, 2022, on streaming platforms. Listen to the full album here!

FUNNY GIRL Cast Recording Will Be Released Tomorrow; Watch Lea Michele Sing 'Don't Rain on My Parade'


The New Broadway Cast Recording of Funny Girl will be released digitally tomorrow, Friday, November 18, 2022 at 12:01AM ET. Plus check out a teaser video, featuring Lea Michele singing Don't Rain on My Parade!

FUNNY GIRL Cast Members to Join BROADWAY SESSIONS This Week


Ben Cameron’s Broadway Sessions, continues this week at it’s new home, The Green Room 42, Thursday, Nov. 17th. Broadway Sessions will welcome cast members from the hit Broadway revival of Funny Girl and more! Cast members slated to perform include Liz McCartney, Leslie Blake Walker, Danielle Kelsey, Masumi Iwai, Miriam Ali and more.

Exclusive Photos: FUNNY GIRL Adds a Hanukkah Song to Carols For A Cure


BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with Cast Members of Funny Girl as they laid down their vocal track of “Christmas Time”.  Check out photos here!

Video: Solea Pfeiffer Sings Remixed Version of 'I'm A Star' by Scott Alan


An all new video has been released, featuring remixed version of 'I'm A Star' by Scott Alan, sung by Solea Pfeiffer, with music production by Devin Lewis. The video stars Ilda Mason, and features choreography by Phil Colgan. The video also features Natalie Weiss, Andrew Keenan Bolger, Julia Mattison, Joel Waggoner and a cast of dancers.

Photos: Julie Benko & Jason Yeager Celebrate HAND IN HAND At Birdland


Birdland presentED singer/actress Julie Benko (Broadway’s Fanny Brice) and jazz pianist Jason Yeager in a celebration of their new recording, “Hand in Hand” (Club44 Records) on Monday, August 29. Check out photos below!

Emmy Award-Winner Jane Lynch To Depart FUNNY GIRL August 14


Five-time Emmy Award winner and 2022 Emmy Award nominee Jane  Lynch will end her run as “Mrs. Brice” in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl.

Masumi Iwai FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Masumi Iwai next theatre project?

Masumi Iwai's next show will be Funny Girl which opens on 4/24/2022 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Masumi Iwai been in?

Masumi Iwai has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Masumi Iwai been in?

Masumi Iwai has not appeared in the West End.

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