Live Stream Announced for Play 'Hamlet' Starring Ichikawa Somegoro!
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- Live Stream Announced for Play 'Hamlet' Starring Ichikawa Somegoro!
- Following high demand, the play 'Hamlet,' which concluded its run at the Nissei Theatre on May 30, 2026, will be live-streamed on June 13.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 31, 2026
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Following high demand, the play 'Hamlet,' which concluded its run at the Nissei Theatre on May 30, 2026, will be live-streamed on June 13.
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- Live Stream Announced for Play 'Hamlet' Starring Ichikawa Somegoro! (May 31, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 31, 2026
Following high demand, the play 'Hamlet,' which concluded its run at the Nissei Theatre on May 30, 2026, will be live-streamed on June 13.
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The stage play 'Hamlet,' which held its final performance at Tokyo's Nissei Theatre on Saturday, May 30, 2026, will be live-streamed due to overwhelming public demand!
Live Stream of 'Hamlet' on June 13 (Sat) at 17:00
Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' one of the four great tragedies, is a timeless masterpiece that deeply portrays human agony. The delicate psychological depiction woven with conflict, madness, and betrayal, along with tension-filled maneuvering, has captivated audiences for generations. This timeless work is being revitalized by a collaboration between rising star Ichikawa Somegoro, who represents the new era of Kabuki, and world-renowned director David Leveaux, who pursues realism and delicately expresses the themes within his works.
Somegoro plays the young prince Hamlet, who is tormented by the death of his father, the King, and the remarriage of his mother. This is the same role played by his grandfather, Matsumoto Hakuo, and his father, Matsumoto Koshiro, and it marks his first straight play appearance and his first leading role in such a production. Don't miss this vibrant and delicate production of 'Hamlet,' brought into the modern era by David Leveaux.
This stream will feature the performance held at Sky Theatre MBS in Osaka on June 13 (Sat) at 17:00! In addition to the main play, the post-show talk held that day will be added as an archive benefit starting June 21 (Sun) at 12:00. Look forward to the cross-talk featuring Ichikawa Somegoro, Ami Toma, and Yuzuka Rei.
Live Stream Details:
Date and Time: June 13 (Sat) 17:00 start
Viewing Fee: 4,800 yen (tax included). A system usage fee of 330 yen (tax included) is required separately.
Platforms:
- Kabuki On Demand: https://kabukiondemand-japan.stores.play.jp/
- eplus 'Streaming+': https://eplus.jp/hamlet2026-st/
- Rakuten TV: https://live.tv.rakuten.co.jp/content/537956/
Archive Streaming: From the end of the live stream until June 28 (Sun) at 23:59.
*The post-show talk will be available as an additional stream starting June 21 (Sun) at 12:00.
Cast:
Hamlet / Ichikawa Somegoro, Ophelia / Ami Toma, Laertes / Ryoga Ishikawa,
Horatio / Kazusa Yokoyama, Polonius / Zen Kajiwara, Gertrude / Rei Yuzuka, Claudius / Ken Ishiguro,
and others.
Official Website: https://hamlet2026.jp/
Live Stream of 'Hamlet' on June 13 (Sat) at 17:00
Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' one of the four great tragedies, is a timeless masterpiece that deeply portrays human agony. The delicate psychological depiction woven with conflict, madness, and betrayal, along with tension-filled maneuvering, has captivated audiences for generations. This timeless work is being revitalized by a collaboration between rising star Ichikawa Somegoro, who represents the new era of Kabuki, and world-renowned director David Leveaux, who pursues realism and delicately expresses the themes within his works.
Somegoro plays the young prince Hamlet, who is tormented by the death of his father, the King, and the remarriage of his mother. This is the same role played by his grandfather, Matsumoto Hakuo, and his father, Matsumoto Koshiro, and it marks his first straight play appearance and his first leading role in such a production. Don't miss this vibrant and delicate production of 'Hamlet,' brought into the modern era by David Leveaux.
This stream will feature the performance held at Sky Theatre MBS in Osaka on June 13 (Sat) at 17:00! In addition to the main play, the post-show talk held that day will be added as an archive benefit starting June 21 (Sun) at 12:00. Look forward to the cross-talk featuring Ichikawa Somegoro, Ami Toma, and Yuzuka Rei.
Live Stream Details:
Date and Time: June 13 (Sat) 17:00 start
Viewing Fee: 4,800 yen (tax included). A system usage fee of 330 yen (tax included) is required separately.
Platforms:
- Kabuki On Demand: https://kabukiondemand-japan.stores.play.jp/
- eplus 'Streaming+': https://eplus.jp/hamlet2026-st/
- Rakuten TV: https://live.tv.rakuten.co.jp/content/537956/
Archive Streaming: From the end of the live stream until June 28 (Sun) at 23:59.
*The post-show talk will be available as an additional stream starting June 21 (Sun) at 12:00.
Cast:
Hamlet / Ichikawa Somegoro, Ophelia / Ami Toma, Laertes / Ryoga Ishikawa,
Horatio / Kazusa Yokoyama, Polonius / Zen Kajiwara, Gertrude / Rei Yuzuka, Claudius / Ken Ishiguro,
and others.
Official Website: https://hamlet2026.jp/
FAQ
When will the live stream of the play 'Hamlet' take place?
It will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 17:00.
How much is the viewing fee?
It is 4,800 yen (tax included). An additional system usage fee of 330 yen (tax included) is required.
On which platforms can I watch it?
It will be streamed on three platforms: Kabuki On Demand, ePlus 'Streaming+', and Rakuten TV.
Who are the performers?
Ichikawa Somegoro, Ami Toh, Seiya Ishikawa, Kaza Yoko, Zen Kajiwara, Hikaru Yuzu, and Ken Ishiguro are among the performers.
Will there be a post-talk stream?
Yes, it will be additionally streamed as an archive bonus from 12:00 on Sunday, June 21.