Cultural events: Musical ‘Ghost’ revival and MET Live Viewing season announced

The musical production of ‘Ghost’ is set to begin its third Japanese run in August 2026, starting at Theater Creation in Tokyo before traveling to Aichi, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Kitasenju. The production features returning leads Kenji Urai as Sam and Kumiko Mori as Oda May, joined by a new cast including Madoka Hoshikaze and Yume Takeuchi.

In the realm of opera, the Metropolitan Opera’s ‘MET Live Viewing’ 2026-27 season will commence in Japan on November 20, 2025. Spanning 21 cinemas nationwide, the 20th-anniversary season will feature eight dramatic productions, including works by Mozart, Verdi, and Wagner, showcasing international stars such as Lisette Oropesa and Elina Garanchа.