ABC Radio's "Sky presents Nakamura Shichinosuke no Radinosuke" talks all about memories of the Osaka Shochikuza, which closes in May! The manager of the Osaka Shochikuza appears in the popular segment!

On the ABC Radio program "Sky presents Nakamura Shichinosuke no Radinosuke," Kabuki actor Nakamura Shichinosuke reflects on his memories of the Osaka Shochikuza, which will close its doors in May. Kunihiko Hide, the manager of the Osaka Shochikuza, will appear as a guest on the program's segment, "Uradan (Behind-the-Scenes Discussion)." The broadcast on ABC Radio is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th, at 11:00 PM.

"Sky presents Nakamura Shichinosuke no Radinosuke" is a program where Nakamura Shichinosuke speaks candidly not only about Kabuki, but also about his private life, friendships, and hobbies—things you wouldn't normally hear about. The program began airing in April 2021, with Ami Inamura serving as the assistant.

This time, the show looks back on memories of the Osaka Shochikuza, which closes in May. The Osaka Shochikuza is a theater that has supported Kamigata theatrical culture for 100 years in Dotonbori, Minami, Osaka. While Shichinosuke has not performed there a great number of times, he says he has many memorable episodes.

From the topic of how cheers and reactions differ between Tokyo and Osaka even for the same Kabuki performance, what was the "unexpected remark" that Shichinosuke heard from the audience at the Osaka Shochikuza?

Furthermore, the program's popular segment, "Uradan (Behind-the-Scenes Discussion)," is making a comeback. This segment invites people known as "urakata" (behind-the-scenes staff) in the worlds of traditional performing arts and theater to share their thoughts on their work, offering a look at what happens behind the backstage.

The guest for this momentous first revival is Kunihiko Hide, the manager of the Osaka Shochikuza. As the final manager of the theater, Mr. Hide speaks candidly about anecdotes said to be turning points for Kamigata Kabuki, the hardships faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his feelings when the closure was decided.

Since "Uradan" features a different guest each month, Mr. Hide is scheduled to appear for all four weeks of the April broadcasts.

Additionally, after the program airs, a catch-up stream is available on the Sky Corporation website.

"Sky presents Nakamura Shichinosuke no Radinosuke" is currently broadcast on a network of eight stations nationwide.

Please check here for the broadcast dates and times for each station.

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