Tokyu Theatre Orb

Photos/Video: Frank Wildhorn's KANE AND ABEL Musical Opens in Tokyo
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2025

The world premiere of a musical Kane and Abel opened its curtain to an enthusiastic full house at Tokyu Theatre Orb on Wednesday January 22nd in Tokyo. Check out photos and video footage of the new show.

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!

Photo/Video: Michael Greif Makes a Surprise Appearance at the RENT Japan Tour 2024 Opening Night Curtain Call
by Larisa Amaya-Baron - Aug 26, 2024

Tony Award® nominated director Michael Greif graced the stage at the RENT Japan Tour 2024 opening night curtain call. The full cast and crew were joined in song to reprise Seasons of Love; sharing a message of international collaboration with the audience. This production is playing in Japan until September 15th, in English with Japanese subtitles.

Review: RENT JAPAN TOUR 2024 at Tokyu Theatre Orb
by Larisa Amaya-Baron - Aug 22, 2024

Director Trey Ellett brings American cast of RENT to Japan for limited run in Tokyo and Osaka. Led by Japanese actors Koji Yamamoto (reprising his role as Mark) and Crystal Kay (as Maureen). The show plays in English with Japanese subtitles. Tokyo performances run August 21 - September 8, 2024. Osaka performances run September 11 - 15, 2024.

Full Cast Set For THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at The Mercury Theatre in Colchester
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the full cast for their revival of Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest from 1-16 March 2024. Learn more about the show here!

ANASTASIA Reschedules Previously Cancelled Japanese Production For 2023
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2022

The Japanese production of Anastasia, previously cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, has been rescheduled for September and October 2023.

Wake Up With BWW 8/31: MATILDA Film Date Announced, FROZEN Tour Casting, and More!
by - Aug 31, 2022

Top stories include a first look inside rehearsals for Almost Famous on Broadway! Plus, new casting has been announced for the tour of Frozen, Netflix sets dates for streaming of the film adaptation of Matilda the Musical, and more!

VIDEO: Get a First Look at the Japanese-Language Production of PIPPIN Re-Opening in Japan Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2022

The Japanese-Language production of the Tony Award-winning revival of PIPPIN directed by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus re-opens tonight at the Tokyu Theatre Orb in Tokyo, Japan where it will play through September 19, 2022. The production then moves to the Orix Theater in Osaka where it plays September 23 to 27, 2022. Check out footage here!

Cast Announced For THE BAND'S VISIT at Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2022

The Donmar Warehouse has announced the cast for the European première of David Yazbek and Itamar Moses' multi-Tony award-winning musical The Band's Visit, directed in a new production by Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst.Cast and onstage band: Alon Moni Aboutboul, Sharif Afifi, Jason Alder, Marc Antolin, Harel Glazer, Levi Goldmeier, Ido Gonen, Michal Horowicz, Emma Kingston, Shira Kravitz, Nitai Levi, Yali Topol Margalith, Ashley Margolis, Carlos Mendoza de Hevia, Miri Mesika, Peter Polycarpou, Ant Romero, Idlir Shyti, Maya Kristal Tenenbaum, Sargon Yelda, Baha Yetkin.

VIDEO: DCappella Drops 'Cantina Band' Video For Star Wars Day
by Michael Major - May 4, 2022

In honor of Star Wars Day, today DCappella, Disney's a cappella group, released the first-ever music video filmed at Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World for 'Cantina Band.' The group also announced 'Deck The Halls with Disney Featuring DCappella,' their US tour this November-December.

American Repertory Theater Announces May Programming
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2021

A.R.T.'S May programming is set to includes the conclusion of Company One's “Hype Man” and the return of “The Conjurors Club” and more!

American Repertory Theater Adds May and June Events for 'A.R.T. Travels' Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2021

American Repertory Theater at Harvard University announced today May and June “destinations” in Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Lagos,  London, and New York City in its A.R.T. Travels program featuring one-of-a-kind experiences and conversations with theater-makers. 

VIDEO: Tokyu Theatre Orb Launches New Online Talk Show #OrbTALK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2020

Tokyu Theatre Orb in Tokyo is launching an Online Talk Show series '#OrbTALK- Gate to World Musicals-', featuring acclaimed world-class musical stars and creators, including Jerry Mitchell, Ramin Karimloo, Laura Osnes, Tony Yazbeck and more.

BWW Interview: Sam Harvey of BROADWAY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND at Tokyu Theatre Orb (Japan)
by Larisa Amaya-Baron - Nov 11, 2019

Sam Harvey is one cast member who has been with the show since the beginning. In a really fun interview session, I learned he comes back every year because he loves sharing Christmas with the world...and longs for the chicken nuggets at Japanese convenient stores??

BWW Review: BLAST! THE MUSIC OF DISNEY at Tokyu Theatre Orb
by Larisa Amaya-Baron - Aug 27, 2019

Blast! The Music of Disney comes to Japan every year, and is adored by Japanese audiences. But this is the last chance to catch the group on stage, since the 2020 Olympics are taking over next year! Don't miss out on the live marching band show that captures hearts around the world.

BWW Review: Kelli O'Hara Whistles Her Way into Japan in THE KING & I
by Larisa Amaya-Baron - Jul 22, 2019

'If you have seen the technicolor movie, or a past version of the stage production, you will be pleased to notice that the compassionate director, Bartlett Sher, has removed all the old stereotypes and racism from this revival. You don't feel like the story is mocking any culture, or even making commentary at all. It's stripped down to the common themes we all experience as humans...'

BWW Previews: Ken Watanabe Returns to His Home Country in THE KING & I, at Tokyu Theatre Orb
by Larisa Amaya-Baron - Jul 11, 2019

The King & I Opens in Japan! Ken Watanabe (@Watanabe), Kelli O'Hara (@kelliohara), and Bartlett Sher (@bartlett_sher) talk about what makes this revival the best version in history.

VIDEO: Ryoko Yonekura Performs 'Roxie' in Honor of Her Return to CHICAGO
by Julie Musbach - Jul 9, 2019

Japanese superstar Ryoko Yonekura has recorded a new audio track of the Kander and Ebb classic "Roxie" to be released worldwide July 26, 2019 via Sony Masterworks Broadway.  The release coincides with Ms. Yonekura's current role in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, where she stars as the iconic Roxie Hart for a special run of performances on Broadway

BWW Interview: Crystal Kay & Shirota Yu talk PIPPIN in Japanese!
by Larisa Amaya-Baron - Jul 5, 2019

Crystal Kay (Leading Player) and Shirota Yu (Pippin) give us their opinions about how theater is changing in Japan, and what it was like working on such a legendary show from Broadway.

Photo Flash: Ryoko Yonekura Returns to the Cast of CHICAGO
by Julie Musbach - Jul 2, 2019

Japanese superstar Ryoko Yonekura returned to Broadway's CHICAGO last night for a two week stint through July 14th.