A Chorus Line – Japan Special Tour 2025
Featuring iconic numbers like 'One,' dazzling choreography, and raw, heartfelt stories, this is your chance to experience one of Broadway's greatest masterpieces live on stage in Japan.
Performance Schedule:
Tokyo Premiere: Sept 8–22, 2025 | Tokyo Tatemono Brillia Hall
Sendai: Sept 27–28, 2025 | Sendai Sunplaza Hall
Osaka: Oct 2–6, 2025 | Umeda Arts Theater Main Hall
Tokyo Return: Oct 10–19, 2025 | Theatre H
Language: Performed in English with Japanese subtitles
Run Time: Approx. 2 hours (no intermission)
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