Ticket Subscription Service recri Holds Exclusive Member Event at Musical 'Mary Poppins'! After-Talk with Rena Sasamoto & Yusuke Onuki, Commemorative Photo Session
recri, a ticket subscription service, hosted an exclusive member event at the musical 'Mary Poppins'. Approximately 50 members attended, enjoying an after-talk, Q&A session, and commemorative photo opportunity with lead actors Rena Sasamoto and Yusuke Onuki, making it a highly engaging event.
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recri Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Rei Kuribayashi; hereinafter: recri), which operates "Ticket Subscription recri" (https://subscription.recri.jp/), held an exclusive member event at the musical 'Mary Poppins' (Venue: Tokyu Theatre Orb; Planning and Production: Horipro / Toho).
Approximately 50 members who had watched the main performance participated in this event. Rena Sasamoto, who plays the lead role of Mary Poppins, and Yusuke Onuki, who plays Bert, were invited for an after-talk, a Q&A session, and a commemorative photo session with all participants, making it a highly exciting event from start to finish.
Event Report
① Attending the Musical
First, participants enjoyed the main musical performance with tickets provided by recri. At Tokyu Theatre Orb, located on the 11th floor of Shibuya Hikarie, they savored the heartwarming world of 'Mary Poppins' and the powerful singing of the cast.
② After-Talk with Rena Sasamoto & Yusuke Onuki
After the performance, the two actors, who had changed into performance merchandise T-shirts, were invited for an after-talk.
They shared humorous anecdotes from behind the scenes, incidents during rehearsals, and even memories of watching a stage performance for the first time.
In particular, during discussions about the secrets behind aerial performances and private topics, the venue buzzed with laughter at stories that could only be heard there.
③ Q&A Session
Next, it was time for recri members to ask questions to the two actors.
Various questions were asked, such as "Are there any other roles you'd like to play?" and "What are the similarities and differences between your role and yourself?", bringing the cast and members closer together.
④ Commemorative Photo Session
Finally, the two actors joined the audience, and everyone took a commemorative photo together with the shout of "Meri-Poppy!" The event concluded in a friendly atmosphere.
recri not only provides viewing experiences through subscriptions but also offers exclusive events that allow members to enjoy works more deeply.
About the Musical 'Mary Poppins'
From the official website
Overview
Everything is perfect with Mary! She and her mysterious friends taught us what true family love is—
The masterpiece musical that captivated Japanese audiences in 2018 and 2022 is back!
The original work is a novel by P.L. Travers and Walt Disney's timeless classic film 'Mary Poppins'.
Cameron Mackintosh ('Les Misérables', 'Miss Saigon') and Disney ('The Lion King', 'Aladdin') team up to cast a spell on Japan again with magical stage sets, heartwarming famous songs, and spectacular dance scenes.
Don't miss this masterpiece fantasy musical that everyone wants to see at least once!
STORY
The Banks family lives on Cherry Tree Lane in London in 1910.
Mary Poppins descends upon this house, where no nanny ever stays.
Children are delighted by the wonderful days spent with Mary, who has mysterious powers like tidying rooms with magic and pulling anything out of her bag, and Bert, the chimney sweep.
Meanwhile, father George faces hardship due to a certain loan at the bank.
However, this event helps the Banks family find happiness, and Mary, having witnessed it, returns to the sky.
PROFILE
Rena Sasamoto (Mary Poppins role)
From the official website
Debuted as the 5th Peter Pan in 'Peter Pan' in 1998. Subsequently appeared in 'Les Misérables' and 'Miss Saigon'. In 2007, she received the 32nd Kazuo Kikuta Drama Award as the youngest recipient for 'Me and My Girl' and 'Marie Antoinette'. The following year, in 2008, she received the 15th Yomiuri Theater Award for Outstanding Actress and the Haruko Sugimura Award for 'Woman in White'. Since then, she has been widely active in musicals, television, and stage. Recent major appearances include stage productions 'Love Never Dies', 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', 'Jekyll & Hyde', 'Mary Poppins', 'Chikamatsu Shinju Monogatari', 'Merrily We Roll Along', 'West Side Story', and TV dramas 'The Grand Family' (WOWOW), 'No Side Game' (TBS), etc.
Yusuke Onuki (Bert role)
From the official website
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Made his musical debut in 'Romeo & Juliet' in 2011. Recent major appearances include [Stage] 'Matilda', 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', 'Tenpo Twelve Years' Shakespeare', 'American Psycho'; [Film] 'Hakkenden'; [Drama] 'Lupin's Daughter' series (CX), 'The 6 Survivors' (MBS), 'What Will You Do, Ieyasu' (NHK), '1000 Knockdowns for Marriage' (CX), 'Uterus Love' (ytv), etc.
Approximately 50 members who had watched the main performance participated in this event. Rena Sasamoto, who plays the lead role of Mary Poppins, and Yusuke Onuki, who plays Bert, were invited for an after-talk, a Q&A session, and a commemorative photo session with all participants, making it a highly exciting event from start to finish.
Event Report
① Attending the Musical
First, participants enjoyed the main musical performance with tickets provided by recri. At Tokyu Theatre Orb, located on the 11th floor of Shibuya Hikarie, they savored the heartwarming world of 'Mary Poppins' and the powerful singing of the cast.
② After-Talk with Rena Sasamoto & Yusuke Onuki
After the performance, the two actors, who had changed into performance merchandise T-shirts, were invited for an after-talk.
They shared humorous anecdotes from behind the scenes, incidents during rehearsals, and even memories of watching a stage performance for the first time.
In particular, during discussions about the secrets behind aerial performances and private topics, the venue buzzed with laughter at stories that could only be heard there.
③ Q&A Session
Next, it was time for recri members to ask questions to the two actors.
Various questions were asked, such as "Are there any other roles you'd like to play?" and "What are the similarities and differences between your role and yourself?", bringing the cast and members closer together.
④ Commemorative Photo Session
Finally, the two actors joined the audience, and everyone took a commemorative photo together with the shout of "Meri-Poppy!" The event concluded in a friendly atmosphere.
recri not only provides viewing experiences through subscriptions but also offers exclusive events that allow members to enjoy works more deeply.
About the Musical 'Mary Poppins'
From the official website
Overview
Everything is perfect with Mary! She and her mysterious friends taught us what true family love is—
The masterpiece musical that captivated Japanese audiences in 2018 and 2022 is back!
The original work is a novel by P.L. Travers and Walt Disney's timeless classic film 'Mary Poppins'.
Cameron Mackintosh ('Les Misérables', 'Miss Saigon') and Disney ('The Lion King', 'Aladdin') team up to cast a spell on Japan again with magical stage sets, heartwarming famous songs, and spectacular dance scenes.
Don't miss this masterpiece fantasy musical that everyone wants to see at least once!
STORY
The Banks family lives on Cherry Tree Lane in London in 1910.
Mary Poppins descends upon this house, where no nanny ever stays.
Children are delighted by the wonderful days spent with Mary, who has mysterious powers like tidying rooms with magic and pulling anything out of her bag, and Bert, the chimney sweep.
Meanwhile, father George faces hardship due to a certain loan at the bank.
However, this event helps the Banks family find happiness, and Mary, having witnessed it, returns to the sky.
PROFILE
Rena Sasamoto (Mary Poppins role)
From the official website
Debuted as the 5th Peter Pan in 'Peter Pan' in 1998. Subsequently appeared in 'Les Misérables' and 'Miss Saigon'. In 2007, she received the 32nd Kazuo Kikuta Drama Award as the youngest recipient for 'Me and My Girl' and 'Marie Antoinette'. The following year, in 2008, she received the 15th Yomiuri Theater Award for Outstanding Actress and the Haruko Sugimura Award for 'Woman in White'. Since then, she has been widely active in musicals, television, and stage. Recent major appearances include stage productions 'Love Never Dies', 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', 'Jekyll & Hyde', 'Mary Poppins', 'Chikamatsu Shinju Monogatari', 'Merrily We Roll Along', 'West Side Story', and TV dramas 'The Grand Family' (WOWOW), 'No Side Game' (TBS), etc.
Yusuke Onuki (Bert role)
From the official website
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Made his musical debut in 'Romeo & Juliet' in 2011. Recent major appearances include [Stage] 'Matilda', 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', 'Tenpo Twelve Years' Shakespeare', 'American Psycho'; [Film] 'Hakkenden'; [Drama] 'Lupin's Daughter' series (CX), 'The 6 Survivors' (MBS), 'What Will You Do, Ieyasu' (NHK), '1000 Knockdowns for Marriage' (CX), 'Uterus Love' (ytv), etc.