Review: “RIPLEY” Brings The World of “PURPLE NOON” To The Japanese Stage For The First Time
This stage production is directed by Keiko Miyata, known for her work across a wide range of genres.
Japan Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Japan — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
ゲネプロレポート：上田竜也主演『リプリー』
リプリー：数々のジャンルを横断してきた演出家・宮田慶子が手がける舞台作品である。1960年公開の『太陽がいっぱい（原題『Purple Noon／Plein Soleil』）をはじめ、長年にわたり映像化されてきた『リプリー』
GYPSY in Japan: Producers Walk Back Title Change Ahead of 2026 Revival
The Japanese revival of GYPSY will retain its original title when it returns to the stage in 2026, reversing an earlier decision to present the production under the name 'Rose.
Interview : Kazuya Ohashi & Takuto Teranishi Lead “AmberS” Inaugural Production at EX THEATER ARIAKE
'AmberS' is currently being staged as the inaugural production of the newly opened EX THEATER ARIAKE in Tokyo’s Ariake district.
Review: “AMBERS” STARRING KAZUYA OHASHI & TAKUTO TERANISHI
AmberS is currently being staged as the inaugural production of the newly opened EX THEATER ARIAKE in Tokyo’s Ariake district.
インタビュー：「AMBERS -アンバース-」大橋和也&寺西拓人登壇記者会見ノーカットレポート
東京・有明に開業した新劇場EX THEATER ARIAKEのこけら落とし公演として上演されている舞台AmberS -アンバース-。クリエイティブプロデューサー・原作・脚本に加藤シゲアキを迎え、演出の河原雅彦、音楽監督の岩崎太整、人物�
ゲネプロレポート：大橋和也×寺西拓人主演「AMBERS -アンバース-」
東京・有明に開業した新劇場EX THEATER ARIAKEのこけら落とし公演として上演されている舞台AmberS -アンバース-。クリエイティブプロデューサー・原作・脚本に加藤シゲアキを迎え、演出の河原雅彦、音楽監督の岩崎太整、人物�
Play Broadway Games Every Day in May and Win a Merch Prize Pack
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Tokyo
'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' takes place 19 years after the conclusion of the original film series.
TOKYO DISNEYSEA 25TH ANNIVERSARY, FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL & PAL-PALOOZA
Starting April 15, 2026, Tokyo Disney Resort will launch Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary “Sparkling Jubilee,' a grand celebration marking a quarter-century since the park first opened its gates.
東京ディズニーシー25周年、フード＆ワイン、パルパルーザ：新たな祝祭の物語が動き出
東京ディズニーリゾートでは、2026年4月15日より、東京ディズニーシーの開園25周年を祝うアニバーサリーイベント「東京ディズニーシー® 25周年“スパークリング・ジュビリー”」が開幕する。2001年の開園から四半世紀、フ
公演レポート：舞台『ハリー・ポッターと呪いの子』
舞台『ハリー・ポッターと呪いの子』は、映画シリーズの19年後を描いた物語である。原作者J.
Sarah Brightman Will Return to SUNSET BOULEVARD in Tokyo
Tickets are now on sale for Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD in Tokyo this July, with Sarah Brightman returning to the stage as the iconic Norma Desmond.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Adam Chanler-Berat, Natalie Joy Johnson, Koji Yamamoto & Yuriyan Retriever Will Lead THE FULL MONTY in Japan
Casting has been announced for a new international production of The Full Monty, which will play Japan this summer.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Review: THANK YOU OSAKA SHOCHIKUZA THEATRE!
At Osaka Shochikuza, Thank you Osaka Shochikuza Theatre!~WE are Shochikuza Danshi! Filled with fondest memories of our Kansai Junior days in the tatami dressing rooms, we celebrate the special place of our youth with Ae!
公演レポート：ほんまおおきに大阪松竹座
大阪・道頓堀の大阪松竹座で、『ほんまおおきに大阪松竹座～WE are 松竹座男子。今まで永らくお世話になりました。関ジュの頃、和室の楽屋で向き合った日々。そんな青春の場所でSUPER Aぇ!卒業式。～』が上演された。本公
Video: Watch YOSHIKI Perform Japanese National Anthem at 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix
Composer and classically trained pianist YOSHIKI performed the Japanese national anthem, 'Kimigayo,' at the start of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship Series Aramco Japanese Grand Prix Race at the Suzuka Circuit on Sunday, March 29.
Fifth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Introducing the StageMag Show Promo Kit
Introducing the Show Promo Kit — your all-in-one toolkit for promoting your production! Everything you need to spread the word, now in a single dedicated page in your Stage Mag dashboard.
KOKUHO Sweeps the 49 Th Japan Academy Film Prize with 10 Awards
On March 13, the 49th Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony took place in Tokyo.