Based on the best-selling novel by Naoki Prize-winning author Eto Mori, which has sold over 120 million copies.
A new musical "Colorful" that both children and adults can enjoy
Naoki Prize-winning authorEto MoriBased on the novel "Colorful" (winner of the 46th Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Award), the Setagaya Children's Project 2023 "Stage Edition" is an original new work that can be enjoyed by both children and adults as a joint production project between Amuse Co., Ltd. and Setagaya Public Theatre. The musical "Colorful" will be performed from July 2023.
The novel "Colorful" is a monumental work of children's literature that is still loved by many generations more than 20 years after its publication.While dealing with familiar themes for many readers, the novel and unexpected development of the story, and the story that positively conveys that ``even if life becomes troublesome, you can continue to make choices and live your life,'' is a story that will bring adolescence to life. It is a story of hope and rebirth that attracts not only middle and high school students of the same generation as the main character, who grows up while facing many troubles and conflicts unique to the season, but also adults who were once junior high school students.
Caori Covayashi, who has directed many musicals, will make her first appearance at the Setagaya Public Theatre.
Actors with various talents such as Fuku Suzuki and Jay Kabira gather
It will be the first appearance at the Setagaya Public Theatre that will be responsible for the script, lyrics, and direction.Covayashi incenseis.He is an up-and-coming playwright and director who specializes in the creation of original musicals as well as directing many overseas musicals.
Composed and arranged not only in musicals, but also in a wide variety of genres, and has collaborated with Covayashi on numerous works.Keiko Osakiwill take care of it.
The main character <Boku> is played by a person who has shown exceptional talent since childhood and has been active in many fields in recent years.Suzuki Fuku,
Playing the role of an angel who guides the main character, Plapla, who changes her appearance in various ways, has appeared in many famous stages and continues to demonstrate her unique personality in video works.Jay Kabira.
さ ら に,Ayano Kanami,Takuji Kawakubo,Ririka Kato,Hiroki Hyakuna,Ishibashi Hiiro,Asumi KikuchiA group of talented actors who are attracting attention mainly in the stage and musical world have gathered.
Co-starring actors with various talents, Osaki's transparent and beautiful songs, and Covayashi's charming production, which is full of singing and dancing, the musical "Magic" that "changes the monochrome world colorfully". ” will be delivered to all generations living now.