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The 2015 OZASIA FESTIVAL Presents Contemporary Asia In An Explosion Of Colour And Cul

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.
Summer Stages: HONG KONG and MACAO

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.
Disney Theatricals to Open ALADDIN in Tokyo, 5/24

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.
A New Sailor Moon musical, UN NOUVEAU VOYAGE, Coming Later This Year

A New Sailor Moon musical, UN NOUVEAU VOYAGE, Coming Later This Year

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 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

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL

by Christina Mancuso — April 8, 2015
'Death Note The musical' comes to Japan.
Idina Menzel's 2015 World Tour Kicks Off in Asia--South Korea, Japan, The Philippines

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.
STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN to Open in Japan, 2015

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.

Sarah Brightman Adds More Asian Dates To DREAMCHASER International Tour

by Pat Cerasaro — September 7, 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.

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.

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.

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.
Exclusive First Look at FILIPINAS 1941 by Philippine Stagers Foundation

Exclusive First Look at FILIPINAS 1941 by Philippine Stagers Foundation

by Oliver Oliveros — July 15, 2014
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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.
Otonowa Plans Return Tour to Japan

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.
STAGE TUBE: Il Divo and Lea Salonga Perform 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' in Tokyo

STAGE TUBE: Il Divo and Lea Salonga Perform 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' in Tokyo

by Stage Tube — April 7, 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.
STAGE TUBE: Il Divo and Lea Salonga Perform 'Memory' in Tokyo

STAGE TUBE: Il Divo and Lea Salonga Perform 'Memory' in Tokyo

by Stage Tube — April 1, 2014
Il Divo and Lea Salonga sang 'Memory' from CATS in Tokyo last month as part of their world tour.
Season of Performing Arts Events Launches in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural Distri

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.
Tokyo International Players Open AVENUE Q Tonight

Tokyo International Players Open AVENUE Q Tonight

by BWW News Desk — October 3, 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.
Tokyo International Players to Open AVENUE Q, Oct 3

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.
Zoe Lafferty Presents:The Fear of Breathing – Stories from the Syrian Revolution, 1

Zoe Lafferty Presents:The Fear of Breathing – Stories from the Syrian Revolution, 11/11

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 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.
Photo Flash: New SAILOR MOON Musical Unveils Costumes, Casting!

Photo Flash: New SAILOR MOON Musical Unveils Costumes, Casting!

by BWW News Desk — July 3, 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'.
STAGE TUBE: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Shiki Theatre Company

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.
Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Returns to Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall

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.
THE LITTLE MERMAID Opens in Tokyo This Weekend

THE LITTLE MERMAID Opens in Tokyo This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — April 5, 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.

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