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THE NUTCRACKER to Return to National Ballet of Japan
The National Ballet of Japan will present its production of THE NUTCRACKER, choreographed by Will Tuckett with designs by Colin Richmond, featuring 18 performances across the season.
Behind the Scenes: Cirque du Soleil Auditions in Osaka
Cirque du Soleil, the world-renowned entertainment company, held its first-ever clown workshop and audition in Japan on October 7 and 8 in Osaka.
潜入取材：シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユ オーディション in 大阪
世界最高峰のエンターテインメント集団、シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユによる日本初のクラウン・ワークショップおよびオーディションが、10月7日と8日に大阪で開催された。さらに、9日にはサーカスアクトオーディションも実�
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
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ATTACK ON TITAN: THE MUSICAL Will Launch Its First World Tour in Singapore in 2027
Attack on Titan: The Musical is heading out on its first world tour, Stage Natalie reports.
Review : Disney on CLASSIC - a Magical Night 2026
DISNEY ON CLASSIC - A MAGICAL NIGHT 2026 brings the beloved songs of Disney to life through the collaboration of a full orchestra and vocalists from New York.
公演レポート：ディズニー・オン・クラシック ～まほうの夜の音楽会 2026
ディズニーの名曲をオーケストラとヴォーカリストの共演で楽しむ「ディズニー・オン・クラシック ～まほうの夜の音楽会 2026」。24回目を迎えた今年は「Let It Go ～扉をひらけ」をテーマに掲げ、オーケストラ・ジャパンと
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 18, 2026
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Christoph Croisé to Perform Christopher Tyler Nickel's Cello Concerto on AVIE
Composer Christopher Tyler Nickel releases a new album featuring his first Concerto for Cello performed by Swiss cellist Christoph Croisé, alongside pianist Oxana Shevchenko and the Vancouver Contemporary Orchestra.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 11, 2026
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Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from September 2026
We head inside rehearsals and share a first look at the DEATH BECOMES HER North American tour, starring Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams, Ken Marino and Nasia Thomas ahead of its launch at Cleveland's Playhouse Square.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 4, 2026
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公演レポート：HANS ZIMMER LIVE – THE NEXT LEVEL
『トップガン マーヴェリック』や『DUNE/デューン 砂の惑星』など、数々の名作を手がけてきた映画音楽界の巨匠ハンス・ジマーが、進化を遂げたライブ・プロダクション『 Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level』を携えて再び日本に�
Review: HANS ZIMMER LIVE – THE NEXT LEVEL in JAPAN
Master film composer Hans Zimmer, renowned for his work on such acclaimed films as Top Gun Maverick and Dune, has returned to Japan with his evolved live production, Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level.
BroadwayWorld Launches Weekly Broadway Crossword
BroadwayWorld's new weekly crossword is built from the week's Broadway news: the stars, shows, openings and closings.
Feature: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN'S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS: A DECADE AND A HALF OF REIGNITING EXTREME FEAR
Universal Studios Japan is currently holding the autumn event 'Universal Extreme Autumn: Discover U!!!'.
体験レポ：ユニバーサル・エクストリーム・オータム ～DISCOVER U!!!～
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンでは、秋のイベント「ユニバーサル・エクストリーム・オータム ～Discover U!!!～」を開催中。パーク開業25周年の秋は、ハロウィーン・ホラー・ナイトが15周年を迎える。すべてが異常値に
Interview: BE:FIRST Takes Their Sound Global With WATCH ME
“WATCH ME” says a lot about where BE:FIRST is right now.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from August 2026
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
STARTO's timelesz Drops Sophomore Album 'MOMENTUM' Alongside New Single 'Kienai Hanabi' Worldwide
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 to Launch Asian Tour at Tokyu Theatre Orb
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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ONE PIECE PREMIER SUMMER 2026 at Universal Studios Japan: Explosive Show and Character Bonds
Universal Studios Japan has kicked off its annual summer event, 'ONE PIECE PREMIER SUMMER 2026.
USJ体験レポ：ルフィたちに会える夏！『ワンピース・プレミア・サマー 2026』開幕
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�
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from July 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
