Legendary Phantom Actor Masayuki Sano, Who Supported 'The Phantom of the Opera' for Years, Holds His 'First' Music Live at Cotton Club After Graduating from 'Gekidan Shiki'. Moving to a New Stage of Expression. First Official Fan Club Event Also Announced.

Isaac Enterprise (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo / Representative: Yoshimi Iisaku) announces the holding of the music live "Masayuki Sano 1st LIVE - LA STRADA -" by nationally active musical actor "Masayuki Sano" on Friday, June 12, 2026 (Details to be lifted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026). Additionally, the first performance of his first official fan club event "Salon de Sano" will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at ARK Hills Cafe (Roppongi-itchome). Why now? To a new stage of expression after graduating from "Gekidan Shiki" *Including comments from Masayuki Sano himself Masayuki Sano is a representative actor of the Japanese musical world, having played the role of the Phantom in "The Phantom of the Opera" for 17 years and the Beast in "Beauty and the Beast" for 20 years. Graduating from Gekidan Shiki, where he was a long-time member, in January 2026, Masayuki Sano has begun walking towards a new stage of expression. As the first step, he will hold a live show fusing the musical numbers that have supported his career with the new musical expressions he will challenge from now on. ◆ Comment from Masayuki Sano "What I have expressed through my roles until now, I want to deliver as 'my own voice' from now on. 'LA STRADA' is the stage of that beginning. I would be happy if you could feel both the steps I have taken so far and the possibilities to come." To his first musical activities after graduation. About the music live "LA STRADA" (Cotton Club) "LA STRADA" is a commemorative performance themed around the trajectory so far and the "road" leading to the future. He plans to perform a wide range of songs, from musical masterpieces to pop classics. He will deliver a new stage powered by the expressive and singing abilities cultivated over many years. * Performance details will be lifted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. * We cannot answer inquiries prior to the lifting of the embargo. LA STRADA Teaser Visual First Official Fan Club Event Confirmed Prior to the live show, the first official fan club event "Salon de Sano" will be held. At this event, in addition to performing requested songs from fan club members, a talk corner is planned to answer questions and messages directed to him. We will provide a special time that can only be experienced here. Sales of original goods are also planned on the day. Salon de Sano Typography Event Overview Event Name: Salon de Sano 1st Event Venue: ARK Hills Cafe (1-3-40 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo) Date and Time: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 18:00 Doors Open / 19:00 Performance Starts Performers: Masayuki Sano and others Tickets: 7,500 yen (tax included) * A separate order of 1 drink and 1 food item is required. Organizer: Official Fan Club https://sano-masayuki.bitfan.id/ [Information for Attendees] For this performance, the entry time differs depending on your membership type. - Premium Members: You can enter from 18:00 - Standard Members: You can enter from 18:30 * Please check your own membership type and come according to your entry time. * Please note in advance that we cannot guide you before your entry time. * For smooth guidance, please follow the staff's instructions upon entry. * This event is limited to fan club members. * Please refrain from wearing light clothing (shorts, sandals, etc.). Performer Profile Masayuki Sano Graduated from the Department of Vocal Music, Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts. In 1986, he passed the audition for Gekidan Shiki. Just half a year later, he was selected for the role of Peter in "Jesus Christ Superstar," making his debut. Armed with outstanding singing ability and rich expressiveness, he has vividly embodied different personalities in each work, playing a variety of roles such as the Phantom and Raoul in "The Phantom of the Opera," Skimbleshanks in "Cats," Che, Peron, and Magaldi in "Evita," and the Beast in "Beauty and the Beast." His history of taking on numerous leading roles is etched as a solid footprint in the theatrical world.