Even if you know the story of a musical, you will find something new and fascinating when the direction and performers change. Here are five noteworthy performances to see in Tokyo this year!
1, Jersey Boys (August 10-September 30)
The world ‘s first concert version of Jersey Boys is now being staged in Tokyo, Japan, In the 2018 season, a concert version of the play was staged for the first time in the world, followed by a nationwide tour.
📍 Hibiya Theatre Creative (1-2-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
👉Official website🚇Directly connected to the subway from the 2nd basement floor of Hibiya Chante, approx. 2 min. walk from Exit A13 of Hibiya Station, approx. 5 min. walk from Exit C1 of Ginza Station
🎟️ Weekdays ¥13,500, Weekends & Holidays ¥14,000, New generation ¥12,000
2, “Chorus Line” special performances in Japan (September 8 – September 22, October 10 –October19)
A musical masterpiece by world-class production company Jonathan Church Productions that revolutionized Broadway. Created with the utmost respect for the author, Michael Bennett, this new version premiered in December 2021 at the Curve Theatre in Leicester, England. The new production by Nicolai Foster and Adam Cooper as Zack garnered rave reviews.
📍 September 8 – 22: Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL (1-19-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo); October 10 – 19: Theater H (1-6-29 Katsushima, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
👉Official website🚇About 4 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit (North) Exit 32
🎟️ Special ONE seats (up to 4 rows in front) ¥20,000, S seats ¥16,500, A seats ¥12,500, B seats ¥8,000
3, Once (September 9 – September 28)
Based on a 2007 Irish film that was released in two U.S. theaters and became a word-of-mouth sensation, the film was expanded to 140 theaters and became a huge hit around the world. Its signature song, “Falling Slowly,” won the Best Song Award at the 80th Academy Awards. Set in Dublin, a city of immigrants, the story of the rebirth of life carefully depicted with beautiful music captivated audiences around the world.
📍 Nissay Theatre (1-1-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
👉Official website🚇About 1 minute walk from Exit A13 of Hibiya Station, 10 minutes walk from Yurakucho Station, 10 minutes walk from Exit C1 of Ginza Station
🎟️ S seats 15,500, A seats ¥10,000, B seats ¥5,000
4, “Fashion Freak Show” (September 12 – 28 )
📍 Tokyu Theatre Orb (Shibuya Hikarie 11F, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
👉Official website🚇Directly connected to Shibuya Station on the JR and Keio Inokashira Lines via a connecting passageway on the 2nd floor, and directly connected to Shibuya Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line on the 1st floor.
🎟️ A seats ¥10,000,S seats ¥15,000,VIP seats (with benefits) ¥30,000
5, Baghdad Cafe ( November2-23 )
This is a musical of the movie “Baghdad Cafe” which has been loved by many fans since its release in 1989. It is the story of the encounter and friendship between Brenda, the proprietress of the “Baghdad Cafe” in the desert of the western United States, and Jasmine, a German tourist who appears by chance, and the bonds that spread from there between people of different nationalities, races, and positions. The theme song ” Calling You, ” sung by Jebetta Steele, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song and has been covered by many singers.
📍 Hibiya Theatre Creative (1-2-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
👉Official website🚇Direct connection to the subway from the 2nd basement floor of Hibiya Chante, about 2 minutes walk from Exit A13 of Hibiya Station, about 5 minutes walk from Exit C1 of Ginza Station.
🎟️ Weekdays ¥13,500, Weekends & Holidays ¥14,000