Photos: MY HERO ACADEMIA IN CONCERT Holds World Premiere in Japan
My Hero Academia in Concert held its world premiere on May 30 at Pacifico Yokohama in Japan.
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The latest theatre news from Japan — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
SPIRITED AWAY Will Embark on World Tour Including Stop at London Coliseum in 2028
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.
Video: New Look At BOOP! THE MUSICAL Japan Tour
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
Audition For Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Beijing
Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Beijing are casting for exciting contracts beginning in early 2027.
SPYxFAMILY Musical to Stream Globally on KKTIX Live from Toho
Toho announced a worldwide on-demand streaming release of Musical SPY×FAMILY, the Japanese stage adaptation of Tatsuya Endo's manga, featuring two cast versions filmed at Nagoya's Misonoza Theater.
Photos: Inside YOSHIKI's Performance at Global Citizen Music Event in Tokyo
On June 18, YOSHIKI delivered a headlining performance at Global Citizen Live: Tokyo, closing the event with a set that blended rock, classical music, anime, and contemporary pop.
BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Review: MAMMA MIA! BY SHIKI THEATRE COMPANY at Kanagawa Arts Theatre
Featuring the timeless hits of the world-renowned pop group ABBA, “MAMMA MIA!” is a feel-good musical that has captivated audiences around the globe.
公演レポート：劇団四季 ミュージカル『マンマ・ミーア！』
世界的人気グループABBAのヒットナンバーで彩られたミュージカル『マンマ・ミーア！』。『ダンシング・クイーン』『マンマ・ミーア』『勝者が全てを』をはじめとするABBAの名曲が物語と巧みに融合し、笑いと感動に満ち�
Ae! group Drops New Single 'DEKOBOKO LIFE' and Pre-Debut Anthem 'PRIDE' Globally
Japanese boy band Ae! group has released “DEKOBOKO LIFE,” now streaming worldwide on YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
NANIWA DANSHI DELIVERS GLOBAL JOY WITH NEWEST ALBUM “ND⁵” - NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
Japanese boy band Naniwa Danshi has released “ND⁵,” their newest album that brings their global 'NaniFam' five incredible years' worth of Diamond Smiles and Happy Surprises, now available to download and stream worldwide on YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
【独占フォト＆コメント】MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 レッドカーペット：世界と日本のスターが彩った一夜
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN：“日本版グラミー賞”の呼び声高い国際音楽賞'MAJ'第2回が6月13日都内で開催された。日本の音楽業界主要5団体が垣根を越えて創設したこのアワードは、アジア圏最大規模の授賞式として、世界へ向けて音楽�
Exclusive Photos & Comments: MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Red Carpet Welcomes Music’s Biggest Names
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN : The inaugural edition of MAJ hailed as the “Japanese Grammy Awards”—marked a groundbreaking moment in the nation’s music history.
独占インタビュー：MSCベリッシマの舞台裏 ー リードシンガー、ナタリア・サウロが明かす洋上エンターテインメントのリアル
ナタリア・サウロ（Natalia Saulo）：世界を旅する豪華客船の巨大シアターで、毎夜観客を魅了する「プロダクション・シンガー」。この華やかで過酷な洋上エンターテインメントの第一線で、13年以上も活躍し続けている、ア
Interview : From Argentina to the Oceans: Natalia Saulo’s 13-Year Journey at the Forefront of Cruise Line Entertainment
Natalia Saulo: A production singer who captivates audiences every night in the grand theaters of luxury cruise ships traveling the globe.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
Review: FRIEREN COMES TO LIFE AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
As the grand finale of “Universal Cool Japan 2026” (Read the article: Universal Studios Japan’s Universal Cool Japan 2026), “Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Story Walk -- Echoes of Adventure” will debut at Universal Studios Japan for a limited time beginning May 30, 2026.
公演レポート：名探偵コナン スペシャルコンサート 2026
本公演は、アニメが歩んできた30年の輝かしい軌跡をたどる特別なステージである。ファンへの深い感謝を込め、次なる未来への飛躍を誓う本イベントでは、胸を熱くするスペシャル映像と、特別に編成されたオーケストラ�
Review: DETECTIVE CONAN SPECIAL CONCERT 2026 at GLION ARENA KOBE
In the spring of 2026, celebrating the monumental 30th anniversary of the TV anime broadcast, the Detective Conan Special Concert returns, grander and more powerful than ever before.
YOASOBI Unveil Tracklist for New Album Featuring Songs from TV, Movie, and Video Game Projects
J-pop duo YOASOBI has revealed the tracklist for their fourth album, The Book For, which marks the conclusion of the 'The Book' series that has carried on since the group's formation.
Disney’s FROZEN Make Its Osaka Debut in 2027
On June 1, Shiki Theatre Company held a press conference in Osaka to announce that Disney's FROZEN will begin a long-run engagement at Osaka Shiki Theatre on June 20, 2027.
USJ体験レポ：『葬送のフリーレン』の世界へ没入！新アトラクション＆レストランを徹底体験
『ユニバーサル・クールジャパン 2026（参照 USJ体験レポ：日本発エンターテインメントの最前線 - ユニバーサル・クールジャパン 2026）』のフィナーレを飾る『葬送のフリーレン ストーリー・ウォーク ～追憶の旅～』が、20