BWW Previews: PRINCE OF BROADWAY at Tokyu Theatre Orb and Other Musicals Scheduled for Tokyo This Fall
by Bonny Loo - August 10, 2015
Before iTunes and Spotify came along, I used to collect every original cast CD of any Broadway or West End musical that I could lay my hands on, including foreign language cast recordings. By far, my largest collection of non-English cast CDs consists of Japanese cast recordings, many of which were released by Gekidan Shiki (Shiki Theatre Company). Over the last five decades, Shiki has mounted Japanese-language productions of Applause (1972), Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), West Side Story (1974), A Chorus Line (1979), Evita (1982), Cats (1983), The Phantom of the Opera (1988), Crazy For You (1993), Beauty and the Beast (1995), The Lion King (1998), Aspects of Love (1999), Mamma Mia! (2002), Aida (2003), The Little Mermaid (2013), The Sound of Music (2013), Wicked (2013) and Aladdin (2015).
by Bonny Loo - August 10, 2015
Before iTunes and Spotify came along, I used to collect every original cast CD of any Broadway or West End musical that I could lay my hands on, including foreign language cast recordings. By far, my largest collection of non-English cast CDs consists of Japanese cast recordings, many of which were released by Gekidan Shiki (Shiki Theatre Company). Over the last five decades, Shiki has mounted Japanese-language productions of Applause (1972), Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), West Side Story (1974), A Chorus Line (1979), Evita (1982), Cats (1983), The Phantom of the Opera (1988), Crazy For You (1993), Beauty and the Beast (1995), The Lion King (1998), Aspects of Love (1999), Mamma Mia! (2002), Aida (2003), The Little Mermaid (2013), The Sound of Music (2013), Wicked (2013) and Aladdin (2015).
The 2015 OZASIA FESTIVAL Presents Contemporary Asia In An Explosion Of Colour And Culture
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2015
Adelaide Festival Centre today revealed the new contemporary programming for this year's OzAsia Festival which runs from 24 September - 4 October. OzAsia Festival is Australia's leading international arts festival presenting the best theatre, dance, music, film and visual arts from across Asia. This year's program features an impressive array of performance works by artists at the cutting edge of contemporary Asia, with a focus on arts from Indonesia across the opening weekend followed by performances from countries including Japan, India, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea throughout the Festival.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2015
Adelaide Festival Centre today revealed the new contemporary programming for this year's OzAsia Festival which runs from 24 September - 4 October. OzAsia Festival is Australia's leading international arts festival presenting the best theatre, dance, music, film and visual arts from across Asia. This year's program features an impressive array of performance works by artists at the cutting edge of contemporary Asia, with a focus on arts from Indonesia across the opening weekend followed by performances from countries including Japan, India, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea throughout the Festival.
Summer Stages: HONG KONG and MACAO
by Bonny Loo - May 28, 2015
Various exciting shows have been lined up this summer to provide unique theatrical experiences to audiences in Hong Kong and Macao, including Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Ghost The Musical, Legally Blonde The Musical, [title of show], The Naked Magicians, La Soiree and Singin' in the Rain.
by Bonny Loo - May 28, 2015
Various exciting shows have been lined up this summer to provide unique theatrical experiences to audiences in Hong Kong and Macao, including Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Ghost The Musical, Legally Blonde The Musical, [title of show], The Naked Magicians, La Soiree and Singin' in the Rain.
Disney Theatricals to Open ALADDIN in Tokyo, 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2015
IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Thursday, May 21st 2015) - Disney Theatrical Productions and Shiki Theatre Company celebrate the opening of the first international production of Disney'sAladdin in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, May 24th at The Dentsu Shiki Theatre Umi in Tokyo. The Tokyo production was cast locally in Japan and is performed in Japanese.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2015
IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Thursday, May 21st 2015) - Disney Theatrical Productions and Shiki Theatre Company celebrate the opening of the first international production of Disney'sAladdin in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, May 24th at The Dentsu Shiki Theatre Umi in Tokyo. The Tokyo production was cast locally in Japan and is performed in Japanese.
A New Sailor Moon musical, UN NOUVEAU VOYAGE, Coming Later This Year
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2015
Un Nouveau Voyage, which will cover the S arc featuring Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus, will run from September 18th to the 27th in Tokyo and from October 2nd to the 4th in Osaka.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2015
Un Nouveau Voyage, which will cover the S arc featuring Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus, will run from September 18th to the 27th in Tokyo and from October 2nd to the 4th in Osaka.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL
by Christina Mancuso - April 08, 2015
'Death Note The musical' comes to Japan. Check out a sneak peek below!
by Christina Mancuso - April 08, 2015
'Death Note The musical' comes to Japan. Check out a sneak peek below!
Idina Menzel's 2015 World Tour Kicks Off in Asia--South Korea, Japan, The Philippines
by Rocky Christopher Fajardo - March 25, 2015
Tony winner and "Glee" star Idina Menzel confirmed via Twitter yesterday the addition of Manila, Philippines, alongside South Korea and Japan, to the shortlist of Asian countries for her 2015 World Tour.
by Rocky Christopher Fajardo - March 25, 2015
Tony winner and "Glee" star Idina Menzel confirmed via Twitter yesterday the addition of Manila, Philippines, alongside South Korea and Japan, to the shortlist of Asian countries for her 2015 World Tour.
STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN to Open in Japan, 2015
by Christina Mancuso - September 29, 2014
ALADDIN is set to open in 2015 at the Shiki Theatre Company in Japan.
by Christina Mancuso - September 29, 2014
ALADDIN is set to open in 2015 at the Shiki Theatre Company in Japan.
Sarah Brightman Adds More Asian Dates To DREAMCHASER International Tour
by Pat Cerasaro - September 07, 2014
Internationally celebrated recording artist, performer and vocalist Sarah Brightman continues her new space-themed DREAMCHASER tour this month and several new dates have been added to the schedule this week.
by Pat Cerasaro - September 07, 2014
Internationally celebrated recording artist, performer and vocalist Sarah Brightman continues her new space-themed DREAMCHASER tour this month and several new dates have been added to the schedule this week.
27th Tokyo International Film Festival to Take You to “The World of Hideaki Anno”
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2014
The 27th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the line-up of 'The World of Hideaki Anno' which will be featuring works by Hideaki ANNO, one of Japan's most prominent filmmakers. This will be the first-ever major screening occasion to showcase his works.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2014
The 27th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the line-up of 'The World of Hideaki Anno' which will be featuring works by Hideaki ANNO, one of Japan's most prominent filmmakers. This will be the first-ever major screening occasion to showcase his works.
New Video Promo For SAILOR MOON Stage Musical, PETITE ETRANGERE
by Pat Cerasaro - August 27, 2014
A brand new stage musical based on the super-successful long-running Japanese anime series SAILOR MOON, titled SAILOR MOON PETITE ETRANGERE, is currently running in Tokyo and pre-orders for a DVD edition are now being taken at the theater, while a livestream is set for next month, as well.
by Pat Cerasaro - August 27, 2014
A brand new stage musical based on the super-successful long-running Japanese anime series SAILOR MOON, titled SAILOR MOON PETITE ETRANGERE, is currently running in Tokyo and pre-orders for a DVD edition are now being taken at the theater, while a livestream is set for next month, as well.
Sarah Brightman Adds More Asian Dates To DREAMCHASER International Tour
by Pat Cerasaro - August 19, 2014
Internationally celebrated recording artist, performer and vocalist Sarah Brightman continues her new space-themed DREAMCHASER tour this month and several new dates have been added to the schedule this week.
by Pat Cerasaro - August 19, 2014
Internationally celebrated recording artist, performer and vocalist Sarah Brightman continues her new space-themed DREAMCHASER tour this month and several new dates have been added to the schedule this week.
Clint Eastwood's JERSEY BOYS Starts Screening in Asia Today
by Oliver Oliveros - July 16, 2014
In the Asia Pacific, Philippines, Singapore, and Japan are set to release the film today, July 16, July 17, and September 27, 2014, respectively.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 16, 2014
In the Asia Pacific, Philippines, Singapore, and Japan are set to release the film today, July 16, July 17, and September 27, 2014, respectively.
Exclusive First Look at FILIPINAS 1941 by Philippine Stagers Foundation
by Oliver Oliveros - July 15, 2014
BroadwayWorld.com brings you a first glimpse at the Commission of Higher Education (CHED)-endorsed new original musical in Tagalog FILIPINAS 1941: Isang Dulayawit, produced by the prolific, commercially successful grassroots theater company Philippine Stagers Foundation ('Bonifacio: Isang Sarsuwela,' 'Cory ng EDSA').
by Oliver Oliveros - July 15, 2014
BroadwayWorld.com brings you a first glimpse at the Commission of Higher Education (CHED)-endorsed new original musical in Tagalog FILIPINAS 1941: Isang Dulayawit, produced by the prolific, commercially successful grassroots theater company Philippine Stagers Foundation ('Bonifacio: Isang Sarsuwela,' 'Cory ng EDSA').
Clint Eastwood's JERSEY BOYS to Start Screening in Asia 7/16
by Oliver Oliveros - July 13, 2014
In the Asia Pacific, Philippines, Singapore, and Japan are set to release the film JERSEY BOYS on July 16, July 17, and September 27, 2014, respectively.
by Oliver Oliveros - July 13, 2014
In the Asia Pacific, Philippines, Singapore, and Japan are set to release the film JERSEY BOYS on July 16, July 17, and September 27, 2014, respectively.
Otonowa Plans Return Tour to Japan
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2014
For most of us, the March 2011 devastating tsunami and earthquake with loss of 19,000 lives and more than 300,000 displaced in Northern Japan is a distant memory. Yet, for those in the Tohoku region where the quake had its greatest impact, many lives are still on hold as communities are being rebuilt.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2014
For most of us, the March 2011 devastating tsunami and earthquake with loss of 19,000 lives and more than 300,000 displaced in Northern Japan is a distant memory. Yet, for those in the Tohoku region where the quake had its greatest impact, many lives are still on hold as communities are being rebuilt.
STAGE TUBE: Il Divo and Lea Salonga Perform 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' in Tokyo
by Stage Tube - April 07, 2014
Il Divo and Lea Salonga sang 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' from THE LION KING in Tokyo last month as part of their world tour. Check out the performance below!
by Stage Tube - April 07, 2014
Il Divo and Lea Salonga sang 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' from THE LION KING in Tokyo last month as part of their world tour. Check out the performance below!
STAGE TUBE: Il Divo and Lea Salonga Perform 'Memory' in Tokyo
by Stage Tube - April 01, 2014
Il Divo and Lea Salonga sang 'Memory' from CATS in Tokyo last month as part of their world tour. Check out the performance below!
by Stage Tube - April 01, 2014
Il Divo and Lea Salonga sang 'Memory' from CATS in Tokyo last month as part of their world tour. Check out the performance below!
Season of Performing Arts Events Launches in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2013
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) is delighted to present a new season of flagship performing arts festivals and major events, organised on the site of Hong Kong's future cultural quarter.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2013
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) is delighted to present a new season of flagship performing arts festivals and major events, organised on the site of Hong Kong's future cultural quarter.
Tokyo International Players Open AVENUE Q Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2013
'AVENUE Q', with music & lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty and based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, with orchestrations and arrangements by Stephen Oremus, will be directed by Jonah Hagans at the Shinjuku Sun-Mall Theater in Shinjuku. Presented by the Tokyo International Players, the production opens tonight, October 3, and runs through October 6, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2013
'AVENUE Q', with music & lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty and based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, with orchestrations and arrangements by Stephen Oremus, will be directed by Jonah Hagans at the Shinjuku Sun-Mall Theater in Shinjuku. Presented by the Tokyo International Players, the production opens tonight, October 3, and runs through October 6, 2013.
Tokyo International Players to Open AVENUE Q, Oct 3
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2013
'AVENUE Q', with music & lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty and based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, with orchestrations and arrangements by Stephen Oremus, will be directed by Jonah Hagans at the Shinjuku Sun-Mall Theater in Shinjuku. Presented by the Tokyo International Players, the production opens on Thursday, October 3, and runs through October 6, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2013
'AVENUE Q', with music & lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty and based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, with orchestrations and arrangements by Stephen Oremus, will be directed by Jonah Hagans at the Shinjuku Sun-Mall Theater in Shinjuku. Presented by the Tokyo International Players, the production opens on Thursday, October 3, and runs through October 6, 2013.
Zoe Lafferty Presents:The Fear of Breathing – Stories from the Syrian Revolution, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2013
2012's hit Finborough Theatre play The Fear of Breathing - Stories from the Syrian Revolution by Zoe Lafferty, Ruth Sherlock and Paul Wood will be translated into Japanese and mounted in a new production by One Two Works at Tokyo's Akasaka Red Theatre. It will run from 11 - 17 November 2013, directed by the acclaimed Toshinobu Kojo.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2013
2012's hit Finborough Theatre play The Fear of Breathing - Stories from the Syrian Revolution by Zoe Lafferty, Ruth Sherlock and Paul Wood will be translated into Japanese and mounted in a new production by One Two Works at Tokyo's Akasaka Red Theatre. It will run from 11 - 17 November 2013, directed by the acclaimed Toshinobu Kojo.
Photo Flash: New SAILOR MOON Musical Unveils Costumes, Casting!
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2013
Naoko Takeuchi, creator of 'Sailor Moon', today, July 3rd, went public with the five sailor soldiers and Tuxedo Mask's costumes for his new musical titled 'Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon -La Reconquista'. Scroll down for photos!
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2013
Naoko Takeuchi, creator of 'Sailor Moon', today, July 3rd, went public with the five sailor soldiers and Tuxedo Mask's costumes for his new musical titled 'Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon -La Reconquista'. Scroll down for photos!
STAGE TUBE: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Shiki Theatre Company
by Christina Mancuso - April 30, 2013
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA reached its 25th Anniversary at the Shiki Theatre Company. Check out the video below!
by Christina Mancuso - April 30, 2013
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA reached its 25th Anniversary at the Shiki Theatre Company. Check out the video below!
Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Returns to Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2013
Two years after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra is finally back home at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall. Music Director Hubert Soudant led the TSO in a performance of Bruckner's 9th Symphony and Te-Deum on April 7 to mark the reopening of the hall.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2013
Two years after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra is finally back home at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall. Music Director Hubert Soudant led the TSO in a performance of Bruckner's 9th Symphony and Te-Deum on April 7 to mark the reopening of the hall.
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