Hello, this is Mizuki from At Broadway. I realized I was the only one in our office who had not seen the world famous musical The Lion King. I rushed to buy a ticket and finally went. When people talk about Broadway, they often name Aladdin, The Lion King, Chicago, and The Phantom of the Opera. The Lion King was …Read more
Hello! As of August 29, 2018, New York City was still in the middle of a lingering summer heat wave, with temperatures around 32 to 35 degrees Celsius and humidity near 70 percent. This time, I was invited by one of our partner companies to try out the new Japanese version of a translation app designed specifically for Broadway musicals. …Read more
The hit musical “Kinky Boots,” winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Musical, has finally been checked off our must-see list. Its easy-to-follow story, flashy dancing, and eye-catching costumes kept us utterly absorbed – why does it draw you in so hard, make you forget time, and let you enjoy it from the heart? I’ll report the reasons I …Read more
In July 2018, previews began for the buzzy musical Gettin’ the Band Back Together, and we were lucky enough to be invited – three staffers got comps, so off we went. With the invitation arriving just a day before, we meant to scramble for background info, but after watching the trailer on the official site, we grasped the gist and …Read more
This time I finally saw the evergreen Broadway hit Aladdin. I saw Shiki Theatre Company’s Aladdin in Japan about a year and a half ago and remember being deeply moved. Still, Broadway easily surpassed my expectations. It was two and a half hours of nonstop thrills, and meeting the two leads afterward put me over the moon. Aladdin is absolutely …Read more
This time, I watched the Broadway musical Aladdin using an audio translation device. Inside the New Amsterdam Theatre, there is a small booth near the souvenir shop where you can borrow translation devices. Previously, we introduced the translation device Audio Trans and explained how it works and which shows support it. This time, I wanted to find out how this …Read more
Hello! This is Fujii from At Broadway. I had been saying, over and over for more than three years, that I wanted to go to Sleep No More. Then the other day I read staff member Kaneki’s show report (July 10, 2018). It was so carefully detailed that I ended up devouring it to the end – only to realize …Read more
I was invited to a preview of the new Broadway musical Head Over Heels and went to check it out. This high-profile production features a transgender woman actor in a principal role for the first time on a Broadway musical. Only in New York could a show lean so boldly into breaking barriers around gender and still keep audiences laughing. …Read more
The immersive theater experience Sleep No More, a breakout Off Broadway hit, offers a walk-through adventure instead of a sit-and-watch musical. Rather than staying in your seat, you move through the building and watch performers up close, sometimes only a few feet away. The setting evokes a once-abandoned hotel, and the experience makes you feel like a character inside the …Read more
Carousel, the beloved Broadway classic that won two Tony Awards in 2018, is back in the spotlight. Based on our teams experience, this guide covers what to know before you go, the can’t-miss moments, and a closer look at the theater itself. Carousel tickets and show guide Table of contents About Carousel Theatre guide Detailed seating guide Seat tips inside …Read more
