Broadway Musical 'Chicago' 30th Anniversary Japan Tour Announced - West End Star Bradley Jaden to Star as Billy Flynn
A special Japan tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Broadway revival of 'Chicago' will take place in the summer of 2026 in Tokyo and Osaka. West End top star Bradley Jaden is confirmed to play the lead role of Billy Flynn.
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The mega-hit musical 'Chicago,' which has been performed in 38 countries and over 500 cities worldwide since its 1996 Broadway revival premiere, is returning to Japan in the summer of 2026 to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
The highlight of this tour is the casting of Bradley Jaden, a premier musical star from London's West End, as the shrewd lawyer Billy Flynn. Jaden, known for his acclaimed performance as Javert in the 'Les Misérables' World Tour in Japan in 2025, will be making his 'Chicago' debut in Japan.
**Performance Schedule and Venues:**
- **Tokyo:** August 19 (Wed) - August 30 (Sun), 2026, at Tokyu Theatre Orb (Shibuya Hikarie 11F).
- **Osaka:** September 3 (Thu) - September 6 (Sun), 2026, at Orix Theater.
**Ticket Information:**
- **Organizer Pre-sale:** Starts April 29 (Wed, Holiday), 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- **General Sale:** Starts June 13 (Sat), 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- **Pricing (Tokyo):** S Seat 18,500 yen / A Seat 15,800 yen / B Seat 12,800 yen / C Seat 8,800 yen.
The production will feature English dialogue and lyrics with Japanese subtitles and live music. The cast also includes Jallengu Scott as Velma Kelly and Sarah Soetaert as Roxie Hart, both seasoned performers in their respective roles in the West End and UK tours.
The highlight of this tour is the casting of Bradley Jaden, a premier musical star from London's West End, as the shrewd lawyer Billy Flynn. Jaden, known for his acclaimed performance as Javert in the 'Les Misérables' World Tour in Japan in 2025, will be making his 'Chicago' debut in Japan.
**Performance Schedule and Venues:**
- **Tokyo:** August 19 (Wed) - August 30 (Sun), 2026, at Tokyu Theatre Orb (Shibuya Hikarie 11F).
- **Osaka:** September 3 (Thu) - September 6 (Sun), 2026, at Orix Theater.
**Ticket Information:**
- **Organizer Pre-sale:** Starts April 29 (Wed, Holiday), 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- **General Sale:** Starts June 13 (Sat), 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- **Pricing (Tokyo):** S Seat 18,500 yen / A Seat 15,800 yen / B Seat 12,800 yen / C Seat 8,800 yen.
The production will feature English dialogue and lyrics with Japanese subtitles and live music. The cast also includes Jallengu Scott as Velma Kelly and Sarah Soetaert as Roxie Hart, both seasoned performers in their respective roles in the West End and UK tours.