Masumi Iwai
Birth Place: Japan
Latest News on Masumi Iwai:
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ENCHANTS AUDIENCES at The Overture Center (May 14, 2026)
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come to the Overture Center in May (Apr 28, 2026)
Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast (Nov 17, 2025)
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ENCHANTS AUDIENCES at The Overture Center (May 14, 2026)
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come to the Overture Center in May (Apr 28, 2026)
Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast (Nov 17, 2025)
BIO
Masumi Iwai is beyond thrilled to be making her Broadway debut in Funny Girl! Born and raised in Japan, Masumi moved to NYC 6 years ago to pursue a career in musical theater. Favorite credits include National Tour: The King and I (based on the Lincoln Center Production). Regional theater: FLY (La Jolla Playhouse, Dir: Jeffrey Seller, Choreo: Andy Blankenbuehler), Mamma Mia! (North Shore Music Theater). Education: Osaka University of Arts, Peridance International Dance School. Grateful to my family and friends both in the US and Japan who have helped me on my journey. @mmmasssun
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Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast
by Michael Major - 2025-11-17 12:43:09
Photos/Video: First Look at Rehearsals for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2025-06-04 12:38:58
VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage
by Team BWW - 2023-03-02 08:59:20
FUNNY GIRL Cast Recording Will Be Released Tomorrow; Watch Lea Michele Sing 'Don't Rain on My Parade'
by Stephi Wild - 2022-11-17 08:30:20
VIDEO: Watch Beanie Feldstein Take Her Emotional Final Curtain Call in FUNNY GIRL
by BWW Staff - 2022-07-31 19:34:32
VIDEO: First Look From the Sitzprobe of FUNNY GIRL on Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-24 14:30:40
VIDEO: Beanie Feldstein, Ramin Karimloo, and More in Rehearsal For FUNNY GIRL
by Stephi Wild - 2022-03-09 08:03:22
News
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ENCHANTS AUDIENCES at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - May 14, 2026
There were so many magical moments with this show that it is hard to keep track of them all. Teh opening set the stage and With this opening, the show creates a magical bond with the audience, one that would not be broken until long after leaving the theater.
by Scott Rawson - May 14, 2026
There were so many magical moments with this show that it is hard to keep track of them all. Teh opening set the stage and With this opening, the show creates a magical bond with the audience, one that would not be broken until long after leaving the theater.
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come to the Overture Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will come to the Overture Center in May. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will come to the Overture Center in May. Learn more here!
Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2025
Broadway’s original 'Belle,' Susan Egan, surprised the Beauty & the Beast tour's Kyra Belle Johnson, along with the entire North American touring company. The two Belles performed a special rendition of the titular song in Nashville. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2025
Broadway’s original 'Belle,' Susan Egan, surprised the Beauty & the Beast tour's Kyra Belle Johnson, along with the entire North American touring company. The two Belles performed a special rendition of the titular song in Nashville. Watch the video!
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Play Kansas City's Music Hall in October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will enchant audiences in Kansas City when it arrives at Music Hall October 28–November 2, 2025. The beloved Broadway classic will star Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will enchant audiences in Kansas City when it arrives at Music Hall October 28–November 2, 2025. The beloved Broadway classic will star Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Releases All New Footage
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here!
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Releases All New Footage
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here!
Photos: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American Tour First Look
by Joshua Wright - Jul 10, 2025
Get a first look at the new North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. The production features Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 10, 2025
Get a first look at the new North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. The production features Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.
Photos/Video: First Look at Rehearsals for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
by Joshua Wright - Jun 4, 2025
Get a first look at rehearsals for the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. The tour will launch in Schenectady, NY on June 25, before its official opening in Chicago in July.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 4, 2025
Get a first look at rehearsals for the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. The tour will launch in Schenectady, NY on June 25, before its official opening in Chicago in July.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American Tour Find Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025
The full cast has been announced for the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025
The full cast has been announced for the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years.
Review: MasterVoices' STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall Revives a 1920s Gem
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 4, 2024
What MasterVoices does is very special. The lush one-night-only production of STRIKE UP THE BAND on 10/28 revived and revised a Gershwin/Kaufman show with a full orchestra, 145-person chorus, dancers and a star-studded, superb principal cast. MasterVoices’ 2024-25 season continues next year on February 3 and 4 with Blind Injustice.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 4, 2024
What MasterVoices does is very special. The lush one-night-only production of STRIKE UP THE BAND on 10/28 revived and revised a Gershwin/Kaufman show with a full orchestra, 145-person chorus, dancers and a star-studded, superb principal cast. MasterVoices’ 2024-25 season continues next year on February 3 and 4 with Blind Injustice.
Photos: First Look at CRAZY FOR YOU at Asolo Rep
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023
Asolo Repertory Theatre is currently presenting the opening show in its 65th season, CRAZY FOR YOU. This captivating Gershwin Tap Dancing Sensation, Directed and Choreographed by the Award-Winning and Tony-Nominated Denis Jones, will grace the Mertz Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts through January 4, 2024. Check out production photos here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023
Asolo Repertory Theatre is currently presenting the opening show in its 65th season, CRAZY FOR YOU. This captivating Gershwin Tap Dancing Sensation, Directed and Choreographed by the Award-Winning and Tony-Nominated Denis Jones, will grace the Mertz Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts through January 4, 2024. Check out production photos here!
Full Cast Set For CRAZY FOR YOU at Asolo Rep
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023
Asolo Rep has announced the full cast for CRAZY FOR YOU. Get all the details on the upcoming production and find out who is starring here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023
Asolo Rep has announced the full cast for CRAZY FOR YOU. Get all the details on the upcoming production and find out who is starring here!
FUNNY GIRL Broadway Revival Recoups Investment
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023
The first-ever Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL has recouped its $16.5 million capitalization after opening in April 2022 at the August Wilson Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023
The first-ever Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL has recouped its $16.5 million capitalization after opening in April 2022 at the August Wilson Theatre.
Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan Will Join Cast of FUNNY GIRL on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2023
Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan will assume the roles of Florenz Ziegfeld and Mrs. Strakosh in Funny Girl on Broadway. We have all the details!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2023
Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan will assume the roles of Florenz Ziegfeld and Mrs. Strakosh in Funny Girl on Broadway. We have all the details!
VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage
by Team BWW - Mar 2, 2023
Producers Sonia Friedman, Scott Landis and David Babani announced today that Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo, 2022 Tony & Drama Desk Award nominee and Chita Rivera Award winner Jared Grimes and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh have extended their critically acclaimed, record-breaking run in Broadway’s FUNNY GIRL through Sunday, September 3, 2023, when FUNNY GIRL will play its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).
by Team BWW - Mar 2, 2023
Producers Sonia Friedman, Scott Landis and David Babani announced today that Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo, 2022 Tony & Drama Desk Award nominee and Chita Rivera Award winner Jared Grimes and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh have extended their critically acclaimed, record-breaking run in Broadway’s FUNNY GIRL through Sunday, September 3, 2023, when FUNNY GIRL will play its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).
Photos: Behind the Scenes of the Cast of FUNNY GIRL in the Recording Studio
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2023
The New Broadway Cast Recording of Funny Girl is now available wherever CDs are sold! All new Behind-the-Scenes photos have been released of the cast recording session.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2023
The New Broadway Cast Recording of Funny Girl is now available wherever CDs are sold! All new Behind-the-Scenes photos have been released of the cast recording session.
Video: Lea Michele Sings 'I'm the Greatest Star' & 'Don't Rain On My Parade' in New FUNNY GIRL Commercial
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023
Watch a new commercial for Funny Girl on Broadway, featuring Lea Michele singing 'I'm the Greatest Star' and 'Don't Rain On My Parade'!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023
Watch a new commercial for Funny Girl on Broadway, featuring Lea Michele singing 'I'm the Greatest Star' and 'Don't Rain On My Parade'!
Breaking: FUNNY GIRL to Launch National Tour
by Team BWW - Jan 10, 2023
BroadwayWorld has learned that Funny Girl will be launching a national tour, with dates already confirmed for 2024 as part of Atlanta's 2023/2024 Broadway touring season, which also features the pre-Broadway national tour of The Wiz.
by Team BWW - Jan 10, 2023
BroadwayWorld has learned that Funny Girl will be launching a national tour, with dates already confirmed for 2024 as part of Atlanta's 2023/2024 Broadway touring season, which also features the pre-Broadway national tour of The Wiz.
FUNNY GIRL Sets New Box Office Record at the August Wilson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023
The revival of FUNNY GIRL set a new box office record at the August Wilson Theatre for the week ending January 1, 2023. Learn more about the cast of Funny Girl, and how to get tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023
The revival of FUNNY GIRL set a new box office record at the August Wilson Theatre for the week ending January 1, 2023. Learn more about the cast of Funny Girl, and how to get tickets.
Video: FUNNY GIRL's Julie Benko, Tovah Feldshuh & Ephie Aardema Light the Menorah for Hanukkah
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022
Watch Funny Girl on Broadway's Julie Benko, Tovah Feldshuh & Ephie Aardema light the menorah for Hanukkah backstage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022
Watch Funny Girl on Broadway's Julie Benko, Tovah Feldshuh & Ephie Aardema light the menorah for Hanukkah backstage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Masumi Iwai been in?
Masumi Iwai has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Masumi Iwai been in?
Masumi Iwai has not appeared in the West End.
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