The latest theatre news from Japan — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
In this August 2026 edition, two major national tours are gearing up to hit the road, with the casts of OH, MARY! and JERSEY BOYS offering behind-the-scenes looks at their rehearsal processes, while BroadwayWorld exclusively revealed that Aliya Grace will lead the upcoming BOOP! THE MUSICAL tour lau
Japanese boy band timelesz has released their sophomore studio album MOMENTUM for global streaming and download on major platforms including YouTube Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.
MJ THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL will begin its International Asian Tour in Tokyo, marking the four-time Tony Award-winning production's premiere in Japan.
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Universal Studios Japan has kicked off its annual summer event, 'ONE PIECE PREMIER SUMMER 2026.
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンで、夏恒例の『ワンピース・プレミア・サマー 2026』がスタートした。『ワンピース』の世界をパークで体感できる期間限定イベントで、ライブ・エンターテイメント・ショー『ワンピー�
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HoriPro released a first-listen video for ILLUSION, a song from TESLA: THE MUSICAL featuring Louis Maskell and Georgina Onuorah, ahead of the show's world premiere in Japan.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL announced plans for a new Japan production in summer 2027, moving from the Imperial Theater to the Ariake venue in Tokyo.
Three-piece band Mrs.
Japanese boy band SUPER EIGHT's Tadayoshi Ohkura offers viewers an all-access backstage pass to his production process as he channels 22 years of performing experience into mentoring over 150 STARTO ENTERTAINMENT Juniors in the all-new original docuseries POTENTIAL 'Tadayoshi Ohkura,' now available
大森元貴（Vo/Gt）、若井滉斗（Gt）、藤澤涼架（Key）からなる3人組バンド、Mrs.
Ae! group's Yoshinori Masakado leads STARTO's new short drama 'Chat Boy,' co-starring Travis Japan's Noel Kawashima, streaming on YouTube from August 1, 2026.
Universal Studios Japan is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its summer event, “Universal Cool Summer – Discover U!!!”.
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンでは、開業25周年を記念した夏季イベント「ユニバーサル・クール・サマー～Discover U!!!～」を開催する。2026年の夏は、大人も子どもも昼から夜まで思いきり楽しめるよう�
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
J-pop duo YOASOBI has unveiled the official video for the new song, “Orion.
avantgardey: A dance team produced by akane(Read: Interview: Producer akane Makes AGT Finalist, avantgardey Go Viral), the choreographer behind “Bubbly Dance,” consisting of 16 members.
アバンギャルディ：バブリーダンスの振付師、akane（参照：独占インタビュー：世界中で大バズり'アバンギャルディ'プロデューサーakane）プロデュースによる16名で結成されたダンスチーム。2022年に発足、2023年にはアメリ�
Japanese boy band member Tomohiro Kamiyama of WEST.
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, Japan's premier entertainment agency, has officially launched 'STARTO NEWS ARCHIVES,' a completely free subscription-based infotainment portal dedicated to its international fanbase.
My Hero Academia in Concert held its world premiere on May 30 at Pacifico Yokohama in Japan.
The stage adaptation of SPIRITED AWAY will embark on a world tour beginning in December, with stops in Taipei, Tokyo, Toronto, and Los Angeles before returning to the London Coliseum.
Watch a new performance video from the Japanese production of BOOP! The Musical, featuring Makoto Rei and a cast led by Yuya Matsushita, Kenta Mizue, Reon Yuzuki, and mor
Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Beijing are casting for exciting contracts beginning in early 2027.
