The national tour of the musical "ALICE ~Alice in Wonderland~" has been decided, kicking off on October 31, 2026, at Odawara San-no-maru Hall and visiting 48 performances in 42 cities nationwide, including Tokyo, Hokkaido, Miyagi, Aichi, Hyogo, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka.
The original work is the children's novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," written by British mathematician Charles L. Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll in 1865. Translated worldwide, it has evolved into various forms including films, stage plays, music, and mysteries, and remains an "immortal masterpiece loved around the world." This production turns the familiar story of "ALICE" into a musical with a story no one has ever known! It unfolds various kinds of "love" and adventures through diverse music and dynamic, dazzling dance.
Naoki Nishida, who has handled the direction and composition for Broadway musicals such as "The Sound of Music" and "Footloose," as well as "A Christmas Carol," "Class Act," "NOW.HERE.THIS," and shows and parades at Huis Ten Bosch, will serve as the scriptwriter, director, and composer for this production.
As Alice, the protagonist, will be Yumeha Tanaka, a talented actress active mainly in musicals, who also starred in the same production in 2024. The cast also includes Tomoko Fujita as the Queen of Hearts, ROLLY as the Mad Hatter, Anna Tsuchiya as the Cheshire Cat, Mai Hoshino (W cast), Yoji Yoshida as the White Rabbit, and Motoki Matsumura as Charles, with Eri Uematsu as Dodi and Megumi Maki as Doldam rounding out the supporting cast.
Please look forward to the musical "ALICE ~Alice in Wonderland~"!
Furthermore, with the decision to hold the national performances, comments have arrived from seven cast members, including Yumeha Tanaka and Tomoko Fujita, as well as Naoki Nishida, who is in charge of the script, direction, and music!
Alice: Yumeha Tanaka
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Two years have passed since the last time, and now, with the passage of time, I feel Alice's charm and strength that I couldn't see before. Along with the joy of playing this role again, I hope to show a different charm than before. I will cherish and express the moments where Alice's straightforwardness, inner strength, power, and poignancy intersect, and strive to create a stage that will remain in everyone's hearts. I look forward to seeing you all at the theater.
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Graduated from Nihon University College of Art, Department of Drama, Acting Course. Selected as the runner-up for "MISS TEEN JAPAN" in 2016 and a finalist for "Miss Seventeen 2016." Her major works include the national tour of the musical "A Christmas Carol" (as Martha), the musical "Gen ten Sai Ki" (as Mother, understudy), and the reading play "Asagao no Shizuku." Following the premiere in 2024, she will play the leading role of Alice in this production.
Queen of Hearts: Tomoko Fujita
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As a child, the sound of "Wonderland" sent shivers down my spine. A glass bottle with a white rabbit. A party-loving old man and a creepy cat. It was stimulating for me, who lived a dreamy, floating girlhood. To think that I would actually live in that world is truly a "wonder." I hope to deliver universal themes, right next to us, with a mysterious "wonder" and love.
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Debuted in the premiere of the musical "Les Misérables." Played the leading role in the NHK serial TV novel "Non-chan no Yume" and long-played the role of the fifth daughter, Choko, in "Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari" (TBS). Appeared in numerous dramas, films, and stage plays, including the drama "Ignite" (TBS), the films "Koware Koto Ikiro" and "Kuchinai Sakura," and the role of Pepa in the Disney animation "Encanto." As a singer, she regularly holds live performances with her husband, accordionist Tetsuya Kuwayama, and reading live performances with the unit "toa-toa" with Ayako Kobayashi.
Cheshire Cat: Anna Tsuchiya (W cast)
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I am delighted to be able to deliver the wonderful and charming world of "ALICE" to everyone again. While cherishing the atmosphere and emotions that can only be born on stage, I will give my all to create a time that will remain in the hearts of those who come to see it. I look forward to seeing you at the theater.
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Began her career as a model and debuted as a singer in 2002. Appeared in films such as "Kamikaze Girls," "Sakuran," and "Helter Skelter." In addition to stage and music activities, she has also worked as a voice actress in the "Puss in Boots" series and the Japanese dub of "Haunted Mansion." In recent years, she has been active mainly in live performances and stage appearances.
Cheshire Cat: Mai Hoshino (W cast)
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The Cheshire Cat's inner strength, desperately living while believing in the future and sticking to her convictions, is very appealing and a role I love!
Every character who appears is full of personality and endearing. I myself want to have a blast in Wonderland while enjoying myself!
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Graduated from Musashino Academia Musicae, Department of Vocal Music.
Aspired to a career in theater after seeing a musical during her university years.
Her major stage credits include the musicals "Class Act," "A Christmas Carol," "The Sound of Music," "FAME," and "FOOTLOOSE." She has also appeared in theme park shows and parades. She also engages in live music activities.
Mad Hatter: ROLLY
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Hey everyone!
I am truly delighted to be able to return to this
Wonderland again!
Why? Because this land is overflowing with wonderful music!
You too will surely want to become a resident of this land!
Come on! The time to decide is near!
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Debuted in '90 as the vocalist and guitarist of "Scanch." Gained popularity with a visual reminiscent of glam rock and pop-friendly musicality. After the band disbanded in '96, he began his solo career. His talents are showcased not only in music but also in various fields such as musicals and stage plays. A rock star active in TV programs with his innate charisma, sharp talk, and unique showmanship.
White Rabbit: Yoji Yoshida
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A completely new adventure begins with the wonderful cast of unique individuals, including Ms. Tomoko Fujita, who plays the role of the "Queen of Hearts" in Wonderland, whom the "White Rabbit" deeply admires and serves. What kind of world will unfold there? I am also incredibly excited. Please look forward to it!
I will be running around the country in gorgeous costumes, holding a pocket watch!! Fweh!!
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After graduating from university and the Theatre Arts School, he studied musicals in earnest, focusing on singing, for two years in London. Upon returning to Japan, he has appeared in numerous musical productions for approximately 30 years, consistently playing important roles with his wide-ranging acting skills and vocal abilities honed in London. He also serves as the vocalist for the Latin band "Mambo Magic Orchestra" and is active as a vocal coach for musical productions and as a vocal trainer.
Charles: Motoki Matsumura
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Charles, a humble novelist who adventures through Wonderland with the protagonist Alice, is a young man who has somewhere given up on his dreams, yet hasn't quite become an adult... I hope you will enjoy seeing how he grows alongside Alice and the fantastical characters.
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Debuted in the TV drama "Seito Shokun!" in 1980. From 1984 onwards, he was a regular actor in Daiei dramas. Currently, he also appears in stage plays, films, and chanson concerts. He is also a sword dancer and calligrapher, studying under Shiei Soutsuki at the age of 30 and receiving the Prime Minister's Award at the 17th Tokyo Calligraphy Exhibition.
Script, Direction, Music: Naoki Nishida Comment
The musical "ALICE" will once again embark on a journey this year with 48 performances nationwide.
This production is a work that truly must be experienced in the theater, where song, dance, acting, art, costumes, and lighting all come together to drive the story forward.
It is dazzling, fast-paced, full of laughter and surprise, and before you know it, you'll be drawn into the world of Wonderland.
We want to deliver the fun unique to musicals head-on.
We believe "ALICE" will satisfy not only those seeing a musical for the first time but also those who enjoy exhilarating live entertainment like stage plays, music, and theme park shows.
Although it is a revival, we have no intention of repeating the same performance. "ALICE" will evolve even more vividly through the passion of the new cast's team and the new atmosphere encountered in theaters across the country.
We, the entire company, will give our all to deliver the ultimate excitement to everyone across the country.
Please experience the new "ALICE" at the theater.
【STORY】
Alice, who lives in Oxford, tells her sisters a story she created. Suddenly, a strange rabbit in clothes appears, and Alice chases it, jumping into a mysterious hole at the base of a tree. Inside the hole, a wondrous world unfolds that Alice has never seen before.
There, she meets Charles, a novelist who has also wandered into this world, and the two embark on a fantastical adventure. In this world, residents of Wonderland with unique personalities await Alice's arrival, such as the Queen of Hearts who has lost her heart, the Mad Hatter who pretends to be crazy, and the free-spirited and sexy Cheshire Cat...
【Performance Overview】
Title: Musical "ALICE ~Alice in Wonderland~"
Script, Music, Direction: Naoki Nishida
Cast:
Alice: Yumeha Tanaka
Queen of Hearts: Tomoko Fujita
Mad Hatter: ROLLY
Cheshire Cat: Anna Tsuchiya, Mai Hoshino (W cast)
White Rabbit: Yoji Yoshida
Charles: Motoki Matsumura
Dodi: Eri Uematsu
Doldam: Megumi Maki
Ensemble:
Satoshi Sugawara, Junichiro Nishino, Itsuki Hino, Kosuke Maeyama, Rin Yasu, Natsumi Asaoka, Yuki Ichikawa, Erika Tsukishiba, Yuki Himeoka, Junna Matsui
<Aichi Performance>
February 7, 2027 (Sun)
Venue: Ai Plaza Toyohashi (143-6 Higashiyama, Kusama-cho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, 441-8141)
Tickets: S Seats ¥10,000
A Seats ¥8,000
Organizer: NIB Nagasaki International Television, Vigor K2 Inc.
Co-organizer: Ai Plaza Toyohashi (Management: K-mix Public Business Co., Ltd.)
<Tokyo Performance>
February 11 (Thu, Holiday) - 14 (Sun), 2027
Venue: Theater H (1-6-29 Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 140-0012)
Tickets: S Seats ¥11,000
A Seats ¥8,000
Organizer: NIB Nagasaki International Television, Vigor K2 Inc.
Details of other national performances can be found on the official website.
Official Website: https://www.nib.jp/nib_nagasaki/alice/
Public Relations: Kyodo Media's
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