SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage | A new spirit enters the bathhouse

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SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage in theaters April 23 & 27
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Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning animated feature film comes to life in this first-ever stage adaptation, full of dazzling sets, captivating musical numbers, and wondrous puppets of beloved characters. Adapted and directed by Tony Award-winner John Caird (Les Misérables), two unique casts and performances were filmed during the show’s acclaimed 2022 run at Tokyo’s historic Imperial Theatre, featuring Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro.

SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage — April 23, 25, 27 & May 2
PONYO (15th Anniversary) — May 7, 8 & 10
KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE — June 11, 12 & 14
NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND — July 9 & 11
CASTLE IN THE SKY — July 10 & 12
PRINCESS MONONOKE — August 5–9
PORCO ROSSO — August 20 & 22
THE WIND RISES (10th Anniversary) — August 21 & 23
HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE — September 23–27
SPIRITED AWAY — October 28–November 1

STUDIO GHIBLI FEST is back in theaters and bigger than ever – highlighting all ten of Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic animated films with Studio Ghibli, as well as the first-ever North American screenings of SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage, featuring two separate full performances filmed during the production’s acclaimed run in Tokyo last year.

It’s a year of celebrating animation master Hayao Miyazaki with the first-ever nationwide retrospective of his Studio Ghibli works, including several anniversary titles: the 35th Anniversary screenings of My Neighbor Totoro, 15th Anniversary screenings of Ponyo, and 10th Anniversary screenings of The Wind Rises. STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2023 has also added more screening dates than ever before to meet increased fan demand.

Each of the 10 animated features will be shown in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions and will include exclusive selections from the documentary series 10 Years With Hayao Miyazaki.

[makoyonaha]

さすが夏木マリ様存在感えぐい
リンが喋ったときびっくりしたよ
映画を見てるよう
こんなに舞台て素晴らしいんだね　
見たら感動するだろうなー

[sailormoon__sd]

I just went to see it today, it’s so spectacular and very well done. Hope it comes out on DVD & Blu-Ray someday.

[celmr]

The actor playing Yuba-ba here is Mari Natsuki and she played Yuba-ba in the movie too. She rocks!! For me she's one of the coolest Japanese fashion icons of her age.

[CreativeSteve]

This looks so well done. I give the actors huge props. Loved them, the scenary, and the props. It looks to be extremely well done. If only it went on tour in the us though

[fobos]

Fun Fact: Yubaba👵’s actress, Mari Natsuki, actually did voice acting of Yubaba in the original film *20 years ago* .

[Briger]

Kanna Hashimoto is killing it as always

[theredeft]

That lady playing Yubaba is having a great time.

[FalVael]

This is the first time watching Kanna do a Theater act. Really love this.. Love how she grows more as an Artist/Actress, rather than just being a Celebrity in general.

[ericasutton]

I’m surprised it took them so long to make a play of one of Studio Ghibli’s most popular movies

[fajarsetiawan]

I am convinced that the theater can capture the magical of Ghibli animation unlike the live action movie which COULD NEVER!!!!

[eanderson]

So glad the play was recorded for international audiences. I am seeing Spirited Away tomorrow afternoon. I am so excited.

[SuperEnthused]

Absolutely wonderful!!! Spirited Away is one of my favorite films of all time, and this live performance is full of magic and beautifully done!!! If I could go see this live, I assure you I would be enthralled the entire time and cry too! Wonderful cast, puppetry, stage design, orchestra, everything!!

[TheGreatNateVA]

Man I wish there was a dvd of this or something because I’m gonna miss out on seeing this :(

[kenneth.alexander_]

WOW!!! Just the trick with the rope is just one of those little details that makes a huge difference!!!

[Alberto_Sorto]

I saw this on Sunday, and I was soo freakin impressed! The acting, the cast, the visuals, just everything was sooo on point!

[hudson]

I saw this last night - STUNNING!!! I loved every second

[JordanVanRyn]

I just went to see this and I am blown away by how the craft, detail and love they put into this show. Spirited Away was one of my favorite movies growing up and I reared up seeing this. This a magnificent work of theatrical art that was made with love and passion!

[seraphim.]

lin and yubaba sound exactly like the voice actors in the film, how amazing. this is such an impressive film to perform live on stage

[trexpanda]

I cannot wait to see this Thursday. I rewatched the movie yesterday. I just wish I could see the play in person.

[lolomcgrath]

Mari Naksuki killed it onstage, ultimate leading lady shit. Yubaba had the biggest broadway diva energy