Japan is set to host an all-Japanese production of the global phenomenon musical Six, which tells the story of Henry VIII's six wives through a rock concert-style format. The show has gained immense popularity worldwide since its humble beginnings in the Edinburgh fringe in 2017 and has been performed in various countries including Japan.
This Japanese version of Six is part of a sold-out tour that includes performances in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and will now return to the West End with a cast who sing in Japanese (with English captions). The show's co-producers Kenny Wax and Andy Barnes believe it has an "irrepressible energy" that deserves to be experienced in London.
Marie Sugaya and Airi Suzuki, both well-known figures in Japan, are part of this all-Japanese lineup. They have never imagined taking the same stage themselves but are now set to perform as Anne of Cleves and Catherine Howard respectively.
The cast says they are super excited to be on the same stage performing a show that gives historical women their voice. The musical emphasizes the importance of each person's history, making them regal in their own way. The message behind Six resonates deeply with Japanese audiences given Japan's recent election of its first female prime minister.
Six has become a global hit, with 15 countries licensed to perform it and streamed 1.1 billion times - second only to Hamilton in musical theatre streaming. This phenomenal international reach suggests the show will not only appeal to die-hard fans but also attract tourists from other parts of Asia.
For Sugaya, performing in the West End is an emotional experience, especially since her friend who first introduced her to the show will be watching her perform live. The show's journey from a humble beginning has come full circle for Sugaya as she finally gets to share this unique experience on stage with her audience and friends.
This Japanese version of Six is part of a sold-out tour that includes performances in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and will now return to the West End with a cast who sing in Japanese (with English captions). The show's co-producers Kenny Wax and Andy Barnes believe it has an "irrepressible energy" that deserves to be experienced in London.
Marie Sugaya and Airi Suzuki, both well-known figures in Japan, are part of this all-Japanese lineup. They have never imagined taking the same stage themselves but are now set to perform as Anne of Cleves and Catherine Howard respectively.
The cast says they are super excited to be on the same stage performing a show that gives historical women their voice. The musical emphasizes the importance of each person's history, making them regal in their own way. The message behind Six resonates deeply with Japanese audiences given Japan's recent election of its first female prime minister.
Six has become a global hit, with 15 countries licensed to perform it and streamed 1.1 billion times - second only to Hamilton in musical theatre streaming. This phenomenal international reach suggests the show will not only appeal to die-hard fans but also attract tourists from other parts of Asia.
For Sugaya, performing in the West End is an emotional experience, especially since her friend who first introduced her to the show will be watching her perform live. The show's journey from a humble beginning has come full circle for Sugaya as she finally gets to share this unique experience on stage with her audience and friends.
I'm telling you, there's more to this Six musical than meets the eye... Like, have you noticed how it just happens to be touring Japan at a time when they're really embracing feminine leadership? 
It's almost like they want to showcase their 'empowerment' of women on stage. And let's not forget about the cast - Marie and Airi are super talented, but also both part of this exclusive Japanese lineup... Coincidence? I don't think so! 
They're basically creating a cult following for themselves by performing in this all-Japanese production. It's gonna be HUGE in Tokyo, no doubt about it. The energy they're talking about must be more than just the music... 
It's amazing how it's gone from a small Edinburgh fringe show to a global phenomenon, right?! 
The fact that it's now getting an all-Japanese production in the West End is super exciting! 
I've heard great things about Marie Sugaya and Airi Suzuki taking on their iconic roles, and I'm loving the idea of seeing them perform in Japanese with English captions. It's a great way to share Japanese culture with the world 
The show's message about giving historical women a voice is so empowering, especially for Asian audiences who are still underrepresented in media #SixTheMusical #WomenInHistory #JapaneseCultureMeetsTheWest
. Its great that Japanese audiences are already super into it, considering the country's been making big strides for women in politics recently 
. Can you imagine how emotional it'll be when they play out those iconic songs live on stage? The whole thing feels like a celebration of female power and friendship 
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but what's weird is how much i know about henry viii lol like, who even cares right? 
anyway, it's cool that marie sugaya gets to perform in the west end with her friends they must be so excited! i feel like we need more shows like this that give voice to historical women 
The fact that Japan is hosting this show is also super cool, especially with the recent election of a female PM! 
I'm literally counting down until it opens in London... Sugaya must be beyond thrilled to perform on the West End after being introduced to the show by her friend. That's just too cute!!! 
I'm actually kinda bummed about this all-Japanese production of Six... don't get me wrong, it's awesome that Japanese people are excited about the show but I think it'd be cool to have some international cast members too 
! Japan's got an amazing cast, and it's awesome that they're sharing their own voices through this rockin' musical. I mean, 1.1 billion streams worldwide? That's crazy! 
! The show's energy is infectious, and I'm sure Londoners are gonna go wild when they see the all-Japanese production 
- it's amazing how something so poppy can be rooted in historical figures, but that's the magic 
. And can you imagine how cool it must be for them to get to share this experience with their friends and family? 
marie sugaya is gonna perform as anne of cleves?! my heart can't even handle the excitement 
. And can you believe this all-Japanese production is selling out left and right in Japan?! 
Guess we'll just have to make up for lost time by watching more musicals 
can't wait to see Marie Sugaya and Airi Suzuki rock the West End 
! It's amazing how a show that started in some small fringe festival can become a global phenomenon like this 
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- Eleanor Roosevelt 
That's insane! Hamilton might be on top of the streaming game right now, but Six is giving it a run for its money 
Plus, Japan's got some amazing fans who are gonna rock out in the West End, def a win-win for the show 