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THE LITTLE MERMAID Opens in Tokyo This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2013
Producer and President of Disney Theatrical Productions, Thomas Schumacher and Shiki Theatre Company celebrate their ongoing producing partnership with The Little Mermaid, which opens in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at Shiki's Natsu Theatre.
THE RIDE Debuts in Japan Today
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2013
Nippon TV and Yomiuri TV correspondent, Chelsea Gaeta, will host THE RIDE JAPANESE EDITION, set to begin performances today, April 3rd, 2013.
THE RIDE to Premiere in Japan, April 3
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2013
Nippon TV and Yomiuri TV correspondent, Chelsea Gaeta, will host THE RIDE JAPANESE EDITION, set to begin performances on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013.
STAGE TUBE: Building the Set of THE LITTLE MERMAID in Tokyo
by Stage Tube - February 22, 2013
Producer and President of Disney Theatrical Productions, Thomas Schumacher and Shiki Theatre Company will continue their ongoing producing partnership with The Little Mermaid, which will open in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at Shiki's Natsu Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a video of the set being built below.
STAGE TUBE: Video Trailer of THE LITTLE MERMAID in Tokyo
by Stage Tube - February 22, 2013
Producer and President of Disney Theatrical Productions, Thomas Schumacher and Shiki Theatre Company will continue their ongoing producing partnership with The Little Mermaid, which will open in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at Shiki's Natsu Theatre. Check out the trailer below.
Photo Flash: Building the Set of THE LITTLE MERMAID in Tokyo
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2013
Producer and President of Disney Theatrical Productions, Thomas Schumacher and Shiki Theatre Company will continue their ongoing producing partnership with The Little Mermaid, which will open in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at Shiki's Natsu Theatre. Check out photos of the set being built below.
STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL AND HYDE
by Stage Tube - December 27, 2012
The best actors only allowed a single stage! Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater (2013 Jan. 8 to Feb. 9) Only 5 weeks of special performances!
Tokyo International Players Present ALICE, Now thru Dec 9
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2012
Tokyo International Players present 'Alice' by Laura Wade and based on the book by Lewis Carroll and directed by Liam Shea, tonight, December 6-9, 2012 at the Ebisu Echo Theatre.
Tokyo International Players Present ALICE, Dec 6-9
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2012
Tokyo International Players present 'Alice' by Laura Wade and based on the book by Lewis Carroll and directed by Liam Shea, December 6-9, 2012 at the Ebisu Echo Theatre.
Merit School of Music to Send 18 Suzuki-Alegre Strings Students to Suzuki World Convention in Japan
by Kelsey Denette - November 28, 2012
Eighteen talented Chicago youngsters, all students in Merit School of Music's Suzuki-Alegre Strings program, will pack their suitcases and string instruments for the trip of a lifetime to Matsumoto, Japan, where they will represent Chicago at the 16th Suzuki Method World Convention, March 27-31, 2013.
STAGE TUBE: WONDERLAND Opens in Tokyo!
by Nicole Rosky - November 20, 2012
Broadway's WONDERLAND played its final performance in May 2011 at the Marquis Theatre, but the show has found a new life internationally. The show just opened at Tokyo's Aoyama Theatre, where it plays through July 12.
StudentsLive and Japanese Girl Group 'AKB48' Present Final Broadway Showcase of FROM TOKYO TO BROADWAY at Pearl Studios Today
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2012
StudentsLive and Japanese Girl Group AKB48 previously announced the final Broadway Showcase of FROM TOKYO TO BROADWAY as part of the 2012 Passport to Broadway: Japan program.
StudentsLive and Japanese Girl Group 'AKB48' Announce Final Broadway Showcase of FROM TOKYO TO BROADWAY at Pearl Studios, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2012
StudentsLive and Japanese Girl Group AKB48 have announced the final Broadway Showcase of FROM TOKYO TO BROADWAY as part of the 2012 Passport to Broadway: Japan program.
THE LITTLE MERMAID Receives Tokyo Premiere
by Kelsey Denette - November 01, 2012
Producer and President of Disney Theatrical Productions, Thomas Schumacher and Shiki Theatre Company announced today that they will continue their ongoing producing partnership with The Little Mermaid, which will open in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at Shiki's Natsu Theatre.
Jonathan Nott Named Next Music Director of the Tokyo Symphony
by Kelsey Denette - October 10, 2012
Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Chairman Hideo Sawada and Managing Director and Executive Director Junji Ohno announced today that conductor Jonathan Nott will become the Orchestra's next Music Director, beginning in 2014-15 season. The initial agreement is for three years.
Hideo Sawada Elected Chariman of Tokyo Symphony
by Kelsey Denette - August 06, 2012
Hideo Sawada was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra at a meeting of the organization's Board of Directors on June 8, 2012. He will assume the chairmanship on September 1, 2012, succeeding Tadashi Yokokawa, who has held the post since April 1988.
Menicon to Open New Concert Hall, ANNEX
by Kelsey Denette - July 09, 2012
Menicon, Japan's largest contact lens producer, opened a new complex called ANNEX at its Nagoya headquarters, comprised of a state-of-the-art multipurpose hall and roomy gallery space for use by those in the arts community and the wider public.
Menicon Opens HITOMI Concert Hall and Gallery Menio at ANNEX
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2012
Menicon, Japan's largest contact lens producer, opened a new complex called ANNEX at its Nagoya headquarters, comprised of a state-of-the-art multipurpose hall and roomy gallery space for use by those in the arts community and the wider public.
Tokyo International Players Announce 2012-13 Youth Programs, Auditions, Upcoming Shows and More
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2012
Tokyo International Players have announced information about upcoming 2012-13 productions, youth opportunities, auditions, how to apply to produce a show on TIP's second stage, and more. See full details below.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Plays TIP Mainstage Today, May 17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2012
'The Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum, book by John Kane, music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, directed by Jonah Hagans, will be presented on Tokyo International Players' mainstage tonight, May 17 through May 20.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Plays TIP Mainstage, May 17; TIP Announces 2012-2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2012
'The Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum, book by John Kane, music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, directed by Jonah Hagans, will be presented on TIP's mainstage May 17-20. TIP has also announced several upcoming performances and the program for its 2012-2013 season.
WONDERLAND to Play Japan's Aoyama Theatre This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - April 09, 2012
Frank Wildhorn's WONDERLAND, which opened on Broadway last Spring, will make its international premiere at Tokyo's Aoyama Theatre in Fall 2012. Set to star in the production are Kei Aran and Megumi Hamada. Hiromi Suzuki will direct. The production will run November 18-December 4. Click here for tickets.
STAGE TUBE: Frank Wildhorn's RUDOLF - THE LAST KISS to Return to Tokyo This Summer
by Kelsey Denette - April 02, 2012
RUDOLF: THE LAST KISS, a musical composed by Frank Wildhorn and written by Jack Murphy, will return to Japan this July.
Japan Society Presents KABUKI DANCE, 3/29-31
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2012
Japan Society proudly presents Kabuki Dance, led by master dancer Bando Kotoji, as part of the Society's Performing Arts Season spanning Fall 2011 through Spring 2012. This extraordinary traditional program plays three performances only Thursday, March 29 - Saturday, March 31 at Japan Society (333 East 47th Street) as part of a five city East Coast Tour organized by Japan Society and funded by The Japan Foundation in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Japan's gift of cherry trees to Washington, DC and New York City.
The Theatre Project Announces SHINSAI, Benefitting Theatre For Japan, 3/11
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2012
The Theatre Project, New York's 'Adventurous New Company,' is set to participate in a global benefit for the people of Japan. In conjunction with The Players Theatre and Literally Alive, The Theatre Project is proud to present SHINSAI: Theatre for Japan, Sunday, March 11 at 5 pm at The Players Theatre at 115 MacDougal Street. Tickets are $20.00 with all proceeds going to SHINSAI. For tickets and more information go to www.TheTheatreProject.org or call 212-475-1449.

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