Fall in Love with Musicals Even More! Shimada Kaho's 'Musical, Musical, Musical!!' Vol.6 to be Held in October 2026!

Shimada Kaho's 'Musical, Musical, Musical!!', an experiential concert where you listen, learn, and participate in musicals, has received great反响 every year. The 6th edition will be held in October 2026!

Shimada Kaho, who was selected as a world-best cast member of the musical 'Les Misérables' and performed in front of Queen Elizabeth of the British Royal Family, pours her desire for 'many people to love musicals even more!' into this concert, which every time envelops the audience in a sense of unity and emotion.

In the highly acclaimed 6th concert series, a special project co-created with the audience will be implemented: a 'song request survey' for the songs they want Shimada Kaho to sing.

Enjoy emotions that can only be born this day, in this place.

You will love musicals even more!

A completely new musical experience.

And a special guest will add a big flower to the stage. This time, we welcome Kenji Urai, who leads the Japanese musical world with his solid singing ability and rich expressiveness.

The special stage performed by two representatives of the Japanese musical world, which can only be seen at this venue for one night, is a must-see!

[Overview of Shimada Kaho 'Musical, Musical, Musical!!' Vol.6]

●Date and Time: Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Doors open 17:15, performance starts 18:00.

●Venue: Shinjuku Cultural Center Main Hall (6-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

●Ticket Price: (All reserved seats, tax included) SS seat 13,000 yen, S seat 11,000 yen. *Preschool children not admitted.

●Performers: Kaho Shimada

[Special Guest] Kenji Urai

●Direction and Staging: Kei Shimoyama

●Music Director and Piano: Ken Shima

●Performance: MMM Special Friends

●Organized and Planned by: ANY (J:COM Group)

●Produced by: Epimosso

[Official Ticket Outlets] Advance ticket acceptance starts from Monday, June 8!

Ticket Pia: https://w.pia.jp/t/shimadakaho/

Lawson Ticket: https://l-tike.com/shimadakaho/

E-Plus: https://eplus.jp/shimadakaho/

Ticket Port: 03-6327-3710 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00) https://www.ticketport.co.jp/category/stage/

General ticket sales: Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00

Special Project: Request for Musical Numbers to be Sung on the Day

Shimada Kaho will perform the one song you most want to hear on stage.

Famous musical numbers and nostalgic songs, please feel free to submit.

Applications accepted via the dedicated application form on the event official website.

https://business.form-mailer.jp/fms/b1d8362a347244

Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 23:59

[Performer Profiles]

Kaho Shimada (Actress, Singer)

Debuted as a child actor in 1974.

In 1987, she gained attention in the first performance of the musical 'Les Misérables' and has performed over 1,000 times.

She was selected as a world-best cast member for the same work and performed in a concert hosted by the British Royal Family. The world-best cast album she participated in won a Grammy Award in the United States, earning high international acclaim.

Her repertoire spans from musicals to straight plays, including 'West Side Story', 'Damuraiya Opera', 'Hunger Strait', 'Billy Elliot', 'Endless SHOCK', 'Knight's Tale', and 'Mary Poppins'.

She is also active as an actress and singer, with concerts, album releases, and dubbing for films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beauty and the Beast', and 'Mary Poppins Returns'.

She has received numerous awards, including the Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts Newcomer Award, the Kinokuniya Theatre Award Individual Award, and the Yomiuri Theatre Award Best Actress Award.

Professor at Osaka University of Arts.

In 2024, she celebrates her 50th debut anniversary and released the Disney official cover album 'Kaho Shimada Sings Disney'.

She is scheduled to appear in 'New HISTORY COMING ARENA LIVE' in August-September.

Shimada Kaho website: http://www.shimada-kaho.com/

Kenji Urai (Special Guest)

Made his acting debut in 2000 with 'Kamen Rider Kuuga' (EX). In 2004, he was chosen to play the role of Crown Prince Rudolf in the musical 'Elisabeth'. Since then, he has starred in many works such as 'Flowers for Algernon', 'The Crest of the Royal Family', 'The Man Who Laughs: The Eternal Love', and 'Death Note THE MUSICAL', earning high acclaim. He also demonstrates presence in straight plays, winning the 22nd Yomiuri Theatre Award Best Actor Award and the 67th Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Art Encouragement Prize Newcomer Award in the Theatre Division. With his rich singing ability and emotional expression as his weapons, he continues to be at the forefront as an expressionist at the core of works. He also does solo albums and concert activities. Upcoming works include the stage 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Part 6: Hashira Training・Infinity Castle Assault' in June, the musical 'Ghost' in August-September, and the musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' in November-December.

Ken Shima (Music Director, Piano)

Went to the United States in 1978. He was active in the jazz scene while studying arrangements in L.A.

After returning to Japan in 1986, he has worked on arrangements and sound production for a wide range of genres of artists including Southern All Stars, Ayumi Hamasaki, Ryoko Moriyama, and JUJU. The Southern All Stars' 'TSUNAMI' (string arrangement) and Ayumi Hamasaki's 'Voyage' (arrangement) won the Japan Record Awards.

He is also widely active in television dramas, stage, and musical composition and music direction. Major works include the drama 'Yasuragi no Sato', its sequel 'Yasuragi no Toki - Michi' (written by So Kuramoto), the anime 'Heart Cocktail Colorful', and recent musical works include 'Jersey Boys', 'Nine', 'The Music Man', and 'The Illusionist'.