[Photos & Comments] Musical "Mary Poppins" Grand Opening! Playing in Tokyo until Saturday, May 9th <Shibuya Tokyu Theatre Orb>
The Horipro-produced musical "Mary Poppins" has its grand opening and will be performed in Tokyo until May 9th.
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- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 19:13
That magical world descends from the sky once again. The musical 'Mary Poppins,' which has been performed twice in Japan and still vividly remains in the hearts of many audiences. A public dress rehearsal was held in anticipation of the grand opening, and three scenes were showcased.
[Image Caption] Left: Mary (Manato Asaka) From center left: Michael (Yuku Nakagomi), Jane (Sorato Hisumi) Top right: Bert (Yusuke Onuki)
Scenes Showcased
1) Cherry Tree Lane, Part 1
Nannies keep quitting one after another, and the children, Jane and Michael, are out of control. George Banks is meticulous and puts work first, while Winifred Banks struggles to manage the household. This scene comically yet somewhat sadly depicts the fragmented state of the family. It's the opening song of the story, showing what kind of place Mary Poppins will make of the Banks' home when she first arrives.
Singing Cast:
Mary: Rena Sasamoto, Bert: Kazuya Kamikawa, George: Seiji Fukushi, Winifred: Hanayo Kimura, Admiral Boom: Kong Kuwata, Mrs. Brill: Rinko Urashima, Robertson Ay: Arata Ishikawa, Jane: Seira Murooka, Michael: Koichi Cho, Ensemble
[Image Caption] Top left: Bert (Kazuya Kamikawa) From front left: George (Seiji Fukushi), Jane (Seira Murooka), Michael (Koichi Cho), Winifred (Hanayo Kimura)
[Image Caption] Left: Mary (Manato Asaka) From center left: Michael (Yuku Nakagomi), Jane (Sorato Hisumi) Top right: Bert (Yusuke Onuki)
Scenes Showcased
1) Cherry Tree Lane, Part 1
Nannies keep quitting one after another, and the children, Jane and Michael, are out of control. George Banks is meticulous and puts work first, while Winifred Banks struggles to manage the household. This scene comically yet somewhat sadly depicts the fragmented state of the family. It's the opening song of the story, showing what kind of place Mary Poppins will make of the Banks' home when she first arrives.
Singing Cast:
Mary: Rena Sasamoto, Bert: Kazuya Kamikawa, George: Seiji Fukushi, Winifred: Hanayo Kimura, Admiral Boom: Kong Kuwata, Mrs. Brill: Rinko Urashima, Robertson Ay: Arata Ishikawa, Jane: Seira Murooka, Michael: Koichi Cho, Ensemble
[Image Caption] Top left: Bert (Kazuya Kamikawa) From front left: George (Seiji Fukushi), Jane (Seira Murooka), Michael (Koichi Cho), Winifred (Hanayo Kimura)