Let’s get straight to the point. If you are still within your first two weeks after arriving in New York, a Broadway matinee can be seriously tough. Some of the staff members who run this site travel back and forth between Japan and New York. I, Ogata, am one of them. For travelers visiting New York, how do you feel …Read more
Eddie Cooper at the premiere of Dead Outlaw This interview series shares the real voices of people working in theater and has received a warm response from many readers. For our seventh installment, we spoke with Eddie Cooper, an actor born into a New York theater family who has built a wide-ranging career from Broadway to Off-Broadway. The son of …Read more
Hello, this is Sako from our staff. This time, we had the pleasure of seeing the musical CHESS together with theatre journalist Madoka Imura. Set against the political tensions of the Cold War, this musical combines powerful human drama with sweeping, memorable music. For this article, Madoka contributed the overview, story summary, and review sections. We hope you enjoy her …Read more
Below is the Metropolitan Opera schedule for the 2025 season. Performance date Start time Opera title September 2025 Sun, September 21, 2025 18:30 The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Tue, September 23, 2025 19:30 Turandot Wed, September 24, 2025 19:30 Don Giovanni Fri, September 26, 2025 20:00 The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Sat, September 27, 2025 …Read more
In Times Square, New York This series brings readers the real voices of people who work in the theater industry and has received a lot of positive feedback. In this installment, we interviewed Nana Kōno, who spent a year developing her skills in New York in 2022 as a trainee in the musical theater category of the Agency for Cultural …Read more
Stage Manager Saori Yokoo from the musical Wicked The musical Wicked, now enjoying renewed global attention thanks to its blockbuster film adaptation, continues to be one of the most celebrated shows on Broadway. Since its debut in 2003, it has won multiple Tony Awards including Best musical and, as of 2025, still holds the top spot in overall box office …Read more
Hiro Iida during rehearsals for MJ The second half of our interview with Hiro Iida, an Electronic Music Designer working at the forefront of Broadway. In this part, he shares what makes Broadway special and offers behind-the-scenes stories from the job. You can read the first part here, which covers Hiro’s background. Together, the two parts form a rich and …Read more
Hiro Iida in his own studio This two-part interview explores the career and influence of Hiro Iida, one of the most sought-after music designers on Broadway today and a key figure behind the sound of its new era. Working under the title of Electronic Music Designer, Hiro Iida helped establish the sonic foundation of contemporary Broadway. He has programmed and …Read more
Hello! This is Ikeda from the editorial team. On November 21, I had the chance to see the very first preview performance of the Broadway musical Gypsy. Yes, on opening night itself! The show was announced with almost no advance publicity, so it truly felt like a “first reveal,” and I headed to the theater with great anticipation. I’ll share …Read more
A scene from “Hamilton” (Photo credit Hamilton Broadway) This series shares authentic voices from the stage, and has received an incredible response from readers around the world. This time, we interviewed Stephanie Jae Park, who plays Eliza, the wife of Hamilton, in the smash hit musical Hamilton. Born and raised in the United States, she spoke about how her journey …Read more
