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USJ体験レポ：『葬送のフリーレン』の世界へ没入！新アトラクション＆レストランを徹底体験
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jun 3, 2026

『ユニバーサル・クールジャパン 2026（参照 USJ体験レポ：日本発エンターテインメントの最前線 - ユニバーサル・クールジャパン 2026）』のフィナーレを飾る『葬送のフリーレン ストーリー・ウォーク ～追憶の旅～』が、2026年5月30日より、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンに期間限定で登場。TVアニメ『葬送のフリーレン』とパーク史上初のコラボレーションとなる本企画では、映像や音響演出を駆使した新ウォークスルー型アトラクションを展開。ゲストはフリーレンたちと共に、作品世界を巡る冒険を体験できる。 さらに、テーマ・レストランやライド・アトラクションも登場。5月29日の開幕セレモニーには、フリーレン役の種﨑敦美、ヒンメル役の岡本信彦も登壇し、イベント開幕を華やかに彩った。

SINNERS Joins Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Resort
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2026

This fall, fans will be able to experience Club Juke in a whole new way. Following the massive success of the 2025 music-driven vampire film, Warner Bros. Pictures’ Sinners will join Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights with a new themed haunted house experience.

Arts Advocates Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to 10 Sarasota-Area Students
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Arts Advocates has awarded 10 Sarasota and Manatee county students $5,000 scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year, supporting emerging artists studying disciplines ranging from musical theater and violin performance to architecture, and more.

RWS Global Invests £10M+ in New Milton Keynes Production Hub
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

RWS Global announced a £10M+ investment in a new 40,000 sq. ft. Milton Keynes production hub, expanding its UK operations with rehearsal studios, a film studio, and full-service campus facilities.

Review: MJ - DAS MUSICAL at Stage Theater An Der Elbe
by Konstantin Georgiou - May 18, 2026

MJ – Das Michael Jackson Musical in Hamburg fühlte sich für mich fast wie die perfekte Fortsetzung des großartigen Films „Michael“ an: Während der Film etwa 1988 endet, setzt das Musical mitten in der Dangerous-Ära der frühen 90er an und verbindet Musik, Emotionen und Flashbacks auf erstaunlich cineastische Weise. Benét Monteiro und Jay Karim-Jonker waren als MJ fantastisch, Bühne, Licht und Choreografie absolute Stage-Entertainment-Topklasse, und besonders „Thriller“, „Human Nature“ und „Man in the Mirror“ sorgten für echte Gänsehautmomente. Am schönsten war aber vielleicht das Publikum selbst – von Menschen, die mit Michael Jackson groß geworden sind, bis hin zu Kindern unter 10 Jahren in kompletter MJ-Montur. Genau da merkt man, wie zeitlos seine Musik bis heute geblieben ist.

Tonya Phillips Staples to Return to The Winter Park Playhouse Cabaret Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Tonya Phillips Staples is back on the cabaret stage at The Winter Park Playhouse with her latest solo cabaret Blues, Jazz and  Soul. Joseph Jevanni will accompany on piano.

Review: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN LAUNCHES 25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT “DISCOVER U!!!”
by Ayaka Ozaki - Mar 8, 2026

Universal Studios Japan will celebrate its 25th anniversary on March 31, 2026. To mark the milestone, the anniversary event “Discover U!!!” launched on March 4. The celebration will run for nearly a full year, through March 30, 2027. As a special season commemorating a quarter century of the park’s history, a wide range of entertainment experiences are unfolding across the entire resort.

体験レポート：ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン25周年 “DISCOVER U!!!”
by Ayaka Ozaki - Mar 7, 2026

ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンは2026年3月31日、開業25周年を迎える。その節目を記念するアニバーサリーイベント「“Discover U!!!”」が3月4日に開幕した。開催は2027年3月30日までの約1年間。四半世紀の歩みを祝う特別なシーズンとして、パーク全体を舞台に多彩なエンターテイメントが展開される。 開幕に先立つ3月3日にはプレスプレビューを実施。25周年を祝うスペシャルセレモニーや新たなエンターテイメントプログラムが報道陣に初披露され、パークは早くも祝祭ムードに包まれた。アニバーサリーイヤーの始まりを告げる、華やかなひとときとなった。

Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.

Interview: Michael Van Duzer of INCITATION TO THE DANCE at Theatre West
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 25, 2026

Recently, Michael’s production of the new play, Incitation of the Dance, opened at Theatre West. Its title Inspired by Gene Kelly's 1956 film; Invitation to the Dance, this dark comedy explores the complexities of older gay relationships—described by one critic as a 'gay gray play.' The production runs from February 27 to March 15. $10 off for tix bought in advance online.   It will be followed by a two-night engagement of My Uterus: A Womb with a View, written and performed by DINA MORRONE.  On  Mother's Day there will be a Theatre West cabaret concert of 30 years of Broadway hit show tunes for moms, dads, sibs and caretakers.  

Universal Studios Japan’s Universal Cool Japan 2026
by Ayaka Ozaki - Feb 8, 2026

Universal Studios Japan launched its special event Universal Cool Japan 2026 on January 30, 2026, presenting the appeal of Japanese-born entertainment through “super real” immersive experiences. Works selected from a wide range of genres, including anime, manga, novels, and game, come together in one place, inviting guests to step directly into the heart of each world.

USJ体験レポ：日本発エンターテインメントの最前線 - ユニバーサル・クールジャパン 2026
by Ayaka Ozaki - Feb 5, 2026

ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンは、日本発エンターテインメントの魅力を“超リアル”な体験として提示するスペシャルイベント『ユニバーサル・クールジャパン2026』を、2026年1月30日から開催。アニメ、漫画、小説、ゲーム、音楽といった多彩なジャンルから選ばれた作品群が一堂に会し、その世界観のただ中へと全身で飛び込めるのが本イベントの最大の特徴だ。

Rebecca Jo Lightfoot to Perform PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART at Winter Park Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

Popular regional performer Rebecca Jo Lightfoot will step onto The Winter Park Playhouse cabaret stage to debut her solo cabaret - Put A Little Love In Your Heart.

Interview: Germono Toussaint's Soul-Stirring SONGS I WROTE at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 27, 2026

The 2/8 show is the latest installation in the pay-what-you-can VERSES AND VOICES series, highlighting emerging voices from musical theater songwriting.

Video: Wayne Brady Talks ALL OUT, Working at Disney, and Being A Blerd
by Survival Jobs - Jan 12, 2026

In this video, Wayne Brady opens up about the foundation built through years of survival jobs, from working at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios to navigating the challenges of being a struggling working actor in Los Angeles. He reflects on how those early experiences shaped his work ethic, creativity, and resilience, while emphasizing the importance of young artists taking risks, making mistakes, and honing their craft while they can.

Universal Studios UK Theme Park Approved in Bedford Opening Door to Potential WICKED-Themed Experiences
by Joshua Wright - Dec 16, 2025

The UK government has approved plans for a new Universal Studios theme park and resort in Bedford, raising the possibility of attractions themed to Universal franchises, including WICKED.

Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS to be Presented at El Portal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025

El Portal Theatre will present Irving Berlin’s White Christmas on the Debbie Reynolds Mainstage, for six performances only.

Feature: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN COMPLETE WINTER GUIDE — A FIVE-SENSE JOURNEY THROUGH THE SEASON
by Ayaka Ozaki - Nov 26, 2025

This winter, Universal Studios Japan unveiled a full slate of seasonal offerings, from the Christmas Food Festival and a brand-new nighttime show to the 50th Anniversary Celebration of JAWS, special winter theming in the Wizarding World, and the debut restaurant for Monster Hunter. A variety of new experiences emerged across the park, creating a journey in which every step reveals a new story. Brand Ambassador Takumi Kitamura also appeared at the preview event, lending star power to the opening of the winter season. This feature introduces the key experiences shaping the park’s wintertime atmosphere.

特集：北村匠海も歓喜！冬のUSJ完全ガイド ~ 五感で巡る“最幸”のパーク体験 ~
by Ayaka Ozaki - Nov 23, 2025

この冬、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンでは、フード・フェスティバル、ナイトショー、『ジョーズ』映画公開50周年イベント、ウィザーディング・ワールドの冬演出、さらにはクールジャパンの新レストランまで、季節を象徴する多彩なコンテンツが一挙に披露された。パークの随所で新たな試みが展開し、歩くたびに物語が立ち上がるような体験が広がる。 プレビューにはブランドアンバサダーの北村匠海も登場し、冬の開幕を告げるセレモニーに華を添えた。 本記事では、そんな冬のパークを形づくる主要コンテンツを、紹介していく。

Tickets to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at The Fabulous Fox on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

Single tickets for the St. Louis premiere of the first ever touring production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD are on sale now. Learn more about the production here!