Reimagined Worlds: A Cultural Bridge in NYC Featuring music from Studio Ghibli at Saint Peter's Church

Reimagined Worlds: A Cultural Bridge in NYC is a one-night-only LMCC grant-supported special concert celebrating music, cultural exchange, and community in New York City.

Experience the beloved music of Studio Ghibli in a fresh and unforgettable live performance featuring piano, bilingual vocals in Japanese and English, and the joyful artistry of American tap dance.

This one-night-only concert celebrates the spirit of cultural exchange. Like New York City itself, where different histories, influences, and artistic traditions come together to create something new, this performance draws on Japanese music and American tap dance to create an experience that is both familiar and unexpected.

Whether you grew up with My Neighbor Totoro, discovered Spirited Away later in life, or simply love beautiful live music and dance, this concert welcomes audiences of all ages. Families, anime fans, music lovers, and curious New Yorkers will share an evening of imagination, artistry, and discovery.

Above all, this is an invitation to experience these beloved melodies live, together with others, and celebrate the joy, nostalgia, and connection they inspire.

We have worked to keep ticket prices affordable at $15 (excluding Ticket Tailor fees) and to reserve a limited number of complimentary community tickets because we believe this celebration of music, culture, and connection should be open to as many people as possible.

See you on October 2nd!!!

CAST: Seisa Ito (Lead Vocalist/Grant Awardee), Andrew Black (Choreographer/Director), Manami Matsushita (Pianist) and Danielle Jackman, Emily Thamm-Avsyuk, Maddy Oliver, Meghan Allen, Paige Zapinski, Sara Brophy, Tatum Evans, and Victoria Mithen (Tap Dancers).

Follow Us on: @reimaginedworldsnyc

Special Guest: Brett Boles, creator of The M Tea, followed by 700K+ music lovers! As a community concert, we wanted to create more than a performance — we wanted to give our audiences a chance to listen, learn, and discover what makes these scores so special. We're thrilled to collaborate with Brett Boles, who brings his unique educational lens to the music from Studio Ghibli films and Joe Hisaishi's scores. Whether before the concert or after, Brett's insights will give you a whole new way to experience this beloved music, cherished by generations of fans around the world — adding a meaningful educational layer to the experience. Watch his deepdive on Instagram: @thebrettboles

Grant Support: This project is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement, a regrant program supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and administered by LMCC. Additional sponsorships are being secured to support this community-oriented production. See below for all partnerships.

Disclaimer: This is an independently produced concert and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or authorized by Studio Ghibli or its affiliated entities. "Studio Ghibli" and related marks are the property of their respective owners and are used solely to identify the musical repertoire being performed.