[Composition/Direction] Koki Mitani × [Cast] Keiko Toda! Returning in 2026 Following the 2024 New York Performances! Aichi Performances on July 16 (Thu) and 17 (Fri).

Keiko Toda, a talented actress and voice actress active across a wide range of genres, teams up with director Koki Mitani, who knows her charm well. This powerful duo presents the story of "Judy Garland" and the unknown other Judy, "Judy Silverman." "Judy Garland" is a legendary American film actress who gained immense popularity as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz." On the other hand, the virtually unknown "Judy Silverman" was Judy Garland's exclusive understudy and attendant. Through the eyes of Judy Silverman, Judy Garland's extraordinary life is depicted alongside love and hate for the same "Judy," told through Keiko Toda's singing, acting, and narration. Following the premiere in 2018, a revival in 2019, and the New York performances in 2024, the play will return in 2026! It is scheduled to be performed in 14 cities, starting with the Tokyo performance on June 19 (Fri) and concluding with the Okinawa performance on August 9 (Sun). The Aichi performances will be held for two days on July 16 (Thu) and 17 (Fri) at the "Kariya City General Cultural Center Iris Grand Hall." Comment from Koki Mitani: What is Keiko Toda's charm? The powerful energy radiating from her petite frame gives people vitality. She has a cool, frank personality that is rare among Japanese actors, yet she also excels at deeply emotional performances. Her beautifully shaped U-shaped dental arch is truly on par with Hollywood stars. Her seven-colored voice is indispensable when talking about her. Her singing ability is, of course, top-notch as a musical actor. And her sense of humor. She holds her own performing alongside comedians, and she has the courage to blow milk out of her nose if it pleases the audience, along with the incredible technique to pull it off. I created this work because I wanted to show everyone all of her. This will be the fourth time it is performed. The perfection of the work and Keiko Toda continues to rise. Stage Play "Fragments of a Rainbow: The Other Judy" July 16, 2026 (Thu) 19:00 start (18:00 open), July 17 (Fri) 13:00 start (12:00 open). Kariya City General Cultural Center Iris Grand Hall. 2-104 Wakamatsucho, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture. A 3-minute walk directly connected to the wing deck from the South Exit of Kariya Station. 8,800 yen (All seats reserved, tax included, preschool children not admitted). Composition/Direction: Koki Mitani, Musical Director: Kiyoko Ogino, Choreography/Staging: Kenichi Honma, Cast: Keiko Toda, Piano: Kiyoko Ogino, Drums: BUN Imai, Bass: Yoko Suzuki.