Aoyama Mainland Fantasy Special Broadway Musical "Peter Pan" Hibiya Live Festival Report Arrives [Starring: Rena Yamazaki, Nonoka Yamaguchi]
The Aoyama Mainland Fantasy Special Broadway Musical "Peter Pan" participated in the "Hibiya Live Festival 2026" step show, featuring Rena Yamazaki and Nonoka Yamaguchi. The main performances will be staged starting July 27, 2026, at Tokyo International Forum Hall C, followed by Osaka, Aichi, and Yamanashi.
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The Horipro summer classic musical, "Peter Pan," has been loved for over 45 years since its Japan premiere in 1981. Rena Yamazaki, playing Peter Pan, and Nonoka Yamaguchi, playing Wendy, participated in the step show of the "Hibiya Live Festival 2026," an urban entertainment festival held in Hibiya, Tokyo! It was a clear day, and children dressed as Peter Pan were seen in the viewing area. Ahead of the main performances, a glimpse into the world of "Peter Pan" was delivered.
The performances will be held from Monday, July 27, 2026, to Friday, August 7, 2026, at Tokyo International Forum Hall C, followed by performances in Osaka, Aichi, and Yamanashi. Tickets for the Tokyo performances are now on general sale.
From left: Wendy (Nonoka Yamaguchi), Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki)
The first song performed was "I'm Flying." This grand number marks the beginning of the adventure, as Peter Pan prepares to fly to Neverland with Wendy, John, and Michael. The outdoor wind added to the exhilarating performance.
Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki)
The next song performed was "Neverland." To Wendy, who eagerly asked, "What kind of place is Neverland?" Peter Pan enthusiastically described it as "a dream island where no one ever grows up."
From left: Wendy (Nonoka Yamaguchi), Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki)
In the subsequent talk segment, Yamazaki, who is playing Peter Pan for the fourth time and making her final appearance, and Yamaguchi, who played Wendy for the first time last year and is reprising her role, shared episodes from their previous collaboration.
Yamaguchi: "Rena Peter Pan truly takes you to Neverland! My heart flutters, I get so excited, and it really felt like Neverland was right there, it was so much fun."
Yamazaki: "Nono-chan Wendy is also really cute, and her curiosity is amazing! I tried to match Peter Pan's curiosity so as not to be outdone by her."
From central left: Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki), Wendy (Nonoka Yamaguchi)
When asked about their favorite scenes, their love for the work overflowed.
Yamazaki: "My favorite scene is the pirate ship scene, where the Moribito, Lost Boys, and Pirates, three tribes, gather and fight. The power of the action gives me goosebumps every time, no matter how many times or years I do it, everyone is so cool!"
Yamaguchi: "I love the part where the Lost Boys and Peter Pan sing 'Never Grow Up,' and Wendy's brothers John and Michael join in and dance, it's so cute. Also, the staging at the beginning of Act 2 and Act 3. The world expands, it's very fantastic and three-dimensional, I love it!"
The final song was "Roar (Reprise)." Yamazaki and Yamaguchi taught the choreography to the audience, making it a fun time for everyone to dance together.
Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki)
From central left: Wendy (Nonoka Yamaguchi), Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki)
The event concluded with messages to the audience.
Yamaguchi: "I am very happy to be able to go to Neverland again as Wendy for Rena-chan's last flight. I hope everyone can go to Neverland this summer, and for those who haven't been yet, I hope you can experience Neverland for the first time. We look forward to seeing you!"
Yamazaki: "The choreography we did together today will also appear in the main performance, so I hope you'll do it with us. And for those who haven't seen 'Peter Pan' yet but were intrigued today, please come and join us on an adventure to Neverland when you have time. We look forward to seeing you!"
The Tokyo performances will be held from Monday, July 27, 2026, to Friday, August 7, 2026, at Tokyo International Forum Hall C, with subsequent performances planned for Osaka, Aichi, and Yamanashi. Tickets for the Tokyo performances are now on general sale!
Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki), Wendy (Nonoka Yamaguchi)
From central left: Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki), Wendy (Nonoka Yamaguchi)
Summer's classic family musical is confirmed! This summer, too, step into the world of Neverland, full of dreams and adventure!
Since Ikue Sakakibara (note: Sakaki is written with the tree radical and the character for god) first flew onto the stage of Shinjuku Koma Theater as the first Peter Pan in 1981, the Broadway musical "Peter Pan" has been loved by children and adults across Japan. It will be staged again this year.
Rena Yamazaki, the 11th Peter Pan, will play the role. This is her fourth appearance since 2023, and it will be her final year. Yamazaki's recent activities have been remarkable; not only has she played major roles in various musicals, but she has also appeared in many singing programs, captivating people with her overwhelming vocal ability. Yamazaki's last flight, a musical star who will lead the next generation, is not to be missed.
Keiki Utsumi will play Captain Hook for the first time this year. Many more.
The performances will be held from Monday, July 27, 2026, to Friday, August 7, 2026, at Tokyo International Forum Hall C, followed by performances in Osaka, Aichi, and Yamanashi. Tickets for the Tokyo performances are now on general sale.
From left: Wendy (Nonoka Yamaguchi), Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki)
The first song performed was "I'm Flying." This grand number marks the beginning of the adventure, as Peter Pan prepares to fly to Neverland with Wendy, John, and Michael. The outdoor wind added to the exhilarating performance.
Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki)
The next song performed was "Neverland." To Wendy, who eagerly asked, "What kind of place is Neverland?" Peter Pan enthusiastically described it as "a dream island where no one ever grows up."
From left: Wendy (Nonoka Yamaguchi), Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki)
In the subsequent talk segment, Yamazaki, who is playing Peter Pan for the fourth time and making her final appearance, and Yamaguchi, who played Wendy for the first time last year and is reprising her role, shared episodes from their previous collaboration.
Yamaguchi: "Rena Peter Pan truly takes you to Neverland! My heart flutters, I get so excited, and it really felt like Neverland was right there, it was so much fun."
Yamazaki: "Nono-chan Wendy is also really cute, and her curiosity is amazing! I tried to match Peter Pan's curiosity so as not to be outdone by her."
From central left: Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki), Wendy (Nonoka Yamaguchi)
When asked about their favorite scenes, their love for the work overflowed.
Yamazaki: "My favorite scene is the pirate ship scene, where the Moribito, Lost Boys, and Pirates, three tribes, gather and fight. The power of the action gives me goosebumps every time, no matter how many times or years I do it, everyone is so cool!"
Yamaguchi: "I love the part where the Lost Boys and Peter Pan sing 'Never Grow Up,' and Wendy's brothers John and Michael join in and dance, it's so cute. Also, the staging at the beginning of Act 2 and Act 3. The world expands, it's very fantastic and three-dimensional, I love it!"
The final song was "Roar (Reprise)." Yamazaki and Yamaguchi taught the choreography to the audience, making it a fun time for everyone to dance together.
Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki)
From central left: Wendy (Nonoka Yamaguchi), Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki)
The event concluded with messages to the audience.
Yamaguchi: "I am very happy to be able to go to Neverland again as Wendy for Rena-chan's last flight. I hope everyone can go to Neverland this summer, and for those who haven't been yet, I hope you can experience Neverland for the first time. We look forward to seeing you!"
Yamazaki: "The choreography we did together today will also appear in the main performance, so I hope you'll do it with us. And for those who haven't seen 'Peter Pan' yet but were intrigued today, please come and join us on an adventure to Neverland when you have time. We look forward to seeing you!"
The Tokyo performances will be held from Monday, July 27, 2026, to Friday, August 7, 2026, at Tokyo International Forum Hall C, with subsequent performances planned for Osaka, Aichi, and Yamanashi. Tickets for the Tokyo performances are now on general sale!
Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki), Wendy (Nonoka Yamaguchi)
From central left: Peter Pan (Rena Yamazaki), Wendy (Nonoka Yamaguchi)
Summer's classic family musical is confirmed! This summer, too, step into the world of Neverland, full of dreams and adventure!
Since Ikue Sakakibara (note: Sakaki is written with the tree radical and the character for god) first flew onto the stage of Shinjuku Koma Theater as the first Peter Pan in 1981, the Broadway musical "Peter Pan" has been loved by children and adults across Japan. It will be staged again this year.
Rena Yamazaki, the 11th Peter Pan, will play the role. This is her fourth appearance since 2023, and it will be her final year. Yamazaki's recent activities have been remarkable; not only has she played major roles in various musicals, but she has also appeared in many singing programs, captivating people with her overwhelming vocal ability. Yamazaki's last flight, a musical star who will lead the next generation, is not to be missed.
Keiki Utsumi will play Captain Hook for the first time this year. Many more.