Koji Yamamoto x “RENT” close-up program is now available for free on TVer! Japan-U.S. joint Broadway musical “RENT” will be in Tokyo until September 8th (Sunday), September 11th (Wednesday) – 15th (Sunday) Performed in Osaka.
*Kyodo Medias Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 3, 2024
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Koji Yamamoto x “RENT” close-up program is now available for free on TVer! Japan-U.S. joint Broadway musical “RENT” will be in Tokyo until September 8th (Sunday), September 11th (Wednesday) – 15th (Sunday) Performed in Osaka.
*Koshi Yamamoto
The destination of a dream – Special just before the Osaka performance of the Japan-US joint Broadway musical “RENT” – (Distribution period: 9/3 (Tue) 20:00 – 9/15 (Sun) 23:59) *
The Broadway musical “RENT” is being performed at Tokyu Theater Orb from August 21st.
This is a monumental rock musical that vividly depicts the lives of young people living in New York’s East Village, winning the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award.It had a long run on Broadway for 12 years, and was made into a movie in 2006. The same work was also made into a movie. Since the first Japanese version (starring Koji Yamamoto) was performed in Japan in 1998, this popular performance has been held in Japan many times.
This summer, Koji Yamamoto will take on the same stage for the first time in 26 years. He has taken on the challenge of “RENT,” which he says changed his life as an actor, after a long period of time, and the unprecedented challenge of acting entirely in English with actors who are active on Broadway and around the world is attracting a lot of attention. At the Tokyo performance, which has already begun, Yamamoto and the cast’s high-level performances have been met with standing ovations every day.
Click here for SPOT with stage footage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DttJcKCVJfQ
A special program about Yamamoto’s thoughts on “RENT” and cameras that close in on the rehearsal room and the dressing room of the first day’s performance will be distributed on TVer. The program aired on Kansai TV on September 1st was well received, and the decision was made to broadcast it at short notice.
Distribution URL: https://tver.jp/episodes/epbnjhv78w
-Program name-
* Koji Yamamoto’s dream destination ~ Special just before the opening of the Japan-US joint Broadway musical “RENT” in Osaka ~ *
-Delivery period-
* 9/3 (Tue) 20:00 – 9/15 (Sun) 23:59 *
-Distribution platform-
*TVer, Kanteledoga*
*Both are “missed delivery (free)”
-Program content-
Actor Koji Yamamoto co-stars with Broadway cast members in “Japan-US co-production version”
A special program that allows you to enjoy “RENT” even more. In June of this year, we interviewed Yamamoto closely when he visited New York, the place associated with “RENT.” It is full of exclusive footage that can only be seen here, including the days of struggling in the rehearsal room that started in July, the situation just before the performance, and the joyful first day of the Tokyo performance.
-Delivery URL-
https://tver.jp/episodes/epbnjhv78w
There are 7 performances left in Tokyo until September 8th (Sunday). The Osaka performance will be held from September 11th (Wednesday) to September 15th (Sunday).
Don’t miss “RENT,” the Japan-US collaboration that created a new legend!
Japan-US co-production Broadway musical “RENT”
Screenplay, music, lyrics: Jonathan Larson
Director: Trey Ellet First version Director: Michael Greif
Choreography: Milli Park First edition Choreography: Marlis Yerby Music Director: Katherine A. Walker
Starring: Koji Yamamoto, Alex Boniello, Crystal Kay, Chabely Ponce, Jordan Dobson,
Aaron A. Harrington, Leanne Antonio, Aaron James McKenzie and others
*Full performance in English (with Japanese subtitles)
-Tokyo performance-
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – Sunday, September 8, 2024
Venue: Tokyu Theater Orb (Shibuya Hikarie 11F) https://theatre-orb.com -Osaka performance-
Total of 7 performances from September 11th (Wednesday) to September 15th (Sunday), 2024
Venue: Sky Theater MBS (JP Tower Osaka 6F) https://stm-mle.jp [Ticket price (tax included, all seats reserved)]
S seat 16,500 yen, A seat 12,500 yen, B seat 9,500 yen, angel seat 8,000 yen *Please check the official website for precautions.
Official website = https://rent2024.jp
Stage photos by Maiko Miyagawa