Film 'Merrily We Roll Along' to be released from June 26 (Fri) at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and nationwide. First round of celebrity endorsements and additional screening theaters announced.

Ahead of the theatrical release of the 2024 Tony Award-winning musical film 'Merrily We Roll Along,' notable musical enthusiasts have contributed recommendations.

The film depicts the tumultuous 20-year relationship between a composer and his lifelong friends, a novelist and a playwright/lyricist. Starring a stellar cast including Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe, it has received critical acclaim on Broadway.

Celebrity Endorsements (Excerpts): - Hiromu Kiriya (Actor): A masterpiece filled with the bitterness of life. The performances are incredible. - Futo Nozomi (Actor): A 'reverse-playback' musical spanning 20 years. A precious opportunity to see it in Japanese theaters. - Hiroshi Tsutsumi (Stage Critic): A 'miraculous revival' directed by Maria Friedman. A story of friendship across borders.

Following the announcement of the release, high demand has led to the addition of new screening theaters.

Key Screening Theaters: - Hokkaido: Sapporo Cinema Frontier, Aeon Cinema Ebetsu - Tokyo: TOHO Cinemas Hibiya, TOHO Cinemas Ikebukuro, 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku (Added) - Kanagawa: Lawson United Cinemas STYLE-S Minatomirai, 109 Cinemas Kohoku (Added), 109 Cinemas Yumegaoka (Added), 109 Cinemas Shonan (Added), Kawasaki Art Center (Added) - Screenings are also planned nationwide, including in Saitama, Ibaraki, Gunma, Chiba, Tochigi, Iwate, Niigata, Toyama, and Ishikawa.