GKIDS introduced right this moment that it has acquired the North American audiovisual distribution rights for Spirited Away: Dwell on Stage, filmed in the course of the hit manufacturing’s 2022 run on the historic Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, Japan. GKIDS will launch the filmed stage manufacturing theatrically in spring 2023.
The stage play is predicated on Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning animated function and is tailored and directed for the stage by Tony Award-winner John Caird, Honorary Affiliate Director of the Royal Shakespeare Firm, who gained worldwide popularity of adapting and directing the world premiere of the landmark manufacturing Les Misérables.
GKIDS will launch two separate filmed performances of the manufacturing, starring Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi double-cast because the lead heroine, Chihiro. Character actor Mari Natsuki, who voiced the sorceress Yubaba and her twin sister Zeniba within the authentic movement image, returns to her authentic position, double-cast with voice actor Romi Park.
They’re accompanied by a star-studded forged in the important thing roles: Kotaro Daigo and Hiroki Miura as Haku, Koharu Sugawara and Tomohiko Tsujimoto No Face, Miyu Sakihi and Fu Hinami as Lin/Chihiro’s Mom, Tomorowo Taguchi and Satoshi Hashimoto as Kamaji, Kenya Osumi as Aniyaku/Chihiro’s Father, Sunao Yoshimura as Chichiyaku and Obata no Oniisan as Aogaeru.
“We’re thrilled to supply this distinctive alternative for Studio Ghibli followers in America to expertise the stage manufacturing that wowed Japanese press and audiences final yr,” mentioned GKIDS’ President David Jesteadt. “This imaginative stage adaptation by the legendary John Caird, that includes two fantastic performances by lead actors Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi, helps carry to life one of many best movies of all time in a stunning new means.”
Synopsis: Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-winning animated function movie involves life on this first-ever stage adaptation, stuffed with dazzling units, fascinating musical numbers, and wondrous puppets of beloved characters. Tailored and directed by Tony Award®-winner John Caird (Les Misérables), two distinctive casts and performances had been filmed in the course of the present’s acclaimed 2022 run at Tokyo’s historic Imperial Theatre, that includes Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro.
Whereas touring to their new dwelling, Chihiro and her household stumble right into a world of improbable spirits dominated over by the sorceress Yubaba. When her dad and mom are was pigs and he or she is put to work in a magical bathhouse, Chihiro should use her wits to outlive on this unusual new place, discover a solution to free her dad and mom, and return to the conventional world.
Maoko Imai helped with the variation of Miyazaki’s authentic movie. The stage manufacturing additionally options the music by movie composer Joe Hisashi, orchestrated and organized by Brad Haak with affiliate music supervision assist from Conor Keelan. The magical story is delivered to life with units designed by Jon Bausor, costumes by Sachiko Nakahara and over 50 puppets, designed by Toby Olié (The Little Mermaid 2012 for Walt Disney Theatrical, Pinocchio 2017 for the Nationwide Theatre, Animal Farm 2022 U.Ok. Tour).
Spirited Away: Dwell on Stage was created in affiliation with Studio Ghibli, and offered by Toho Co., Ltd. The NorAm distribution deal was negotiated between GKIDS and Toho.
