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On June 1, Shiki Theatre Company held a press conference in Osaka to announce that Disney's FROZEN will begin a long-run engagement at Osaka Shiki Theatre on June 20, 2027. Based on Disney's 2013 animated feature film, “FROZEN” was adapted into a stage musical that premiered on Broadway in 2018. Since then, the production has expanded internationally, with performances staged in cities including London, Sydney, and Hamburg. In Japan, Shiki Theatre Company premiered the musical in Tokyo in June 2021 (See : Review: Disney's FROZEN in Tokyo). The production continues to run at JR East Shiki Theatre [HARU] and, as of May 31, 2026, has reached 1,561 performances and welcomed more than 2.1 million audience members. The upcoming Osaka production will mark the second Japanese city to host the musical following Tokyo. It will also be the first Disney musical long-run engagement at Osaka Shiki Theatre in five years, following “The Little Mermaid,” which played there from 2018 to 2021.

English National Ballet and English National Ballet School present a national tour of MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA, a family-friendly adaptation of the classic story designed for young audiences. See photos of the production.

The New Media Film Festival will showcase its 17th edition with innovative storytelling at Culver Theater, Los Angeles on June 3-4, 2026. Submissions are open until April 6.

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the worldwide rights to HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY! co-written by Josef Kubota Wladyka and Nicholas Huynh and directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka. 

Based on the 2013 animated feature Frozen — one of the most beloved films in the history of Walt Disney Animation Studios — the stage musical premiered on Broadway in 2018 and opened in Japan in 2021 at JR East Shiki Theatre [HARU].

Songwriter Haru Nemuri will embark on the HARU NEMURI “ekkolaptómenos” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2025, kicking off in September. The tour will see the artist performing across nine major cities in North America, including New York, Los Angeles, and more.

Japan’s HARU NEMURI has teamed up with Thailand’s Pyra for a new single called “Don’t make love vow”, out everywhere now. Listen to the collaboration here!

‘SOUL KISS’ – the new collaboration EP from HARU NEMURI and Frost Children is now available to stream in full.

Japan’s HARU NEMURI has teamed up with New York City’s Frost Children for the upcoming collaboration EP titled ‘Soul Kiss’ out October 4. Now, fans can hear the new song and watch the music video for 'Daijoubu Desu'.

A performance as multifaceted as Umiumare herself.

The EP was produced by NEMURI and recorded with a full, live band. Learning to hone in to the hardcore punk sound she hopes to be known for, NEMURI and the band recorded sounds by crashing metal tin ceilings, using metal poles on drum’s, incorporating 26-28 fat bass kicks and many industrial materials.

NEMURI has released a number of gripping singles after her critically acclaimed album ‘SHUNKA RYOUGEN’ was released in 2022 including “ANGRY ANGRY”’ with Jaguar Jonze, Wrecked, and most recently “No Muse” with AFSHEEN. ‘INSAINT’ is her first body of work since the album.

Fandom Fest, a unique con experience, is back for its second year at Proctors in Schenectady, August 26-27. Fandom Fest transforms all four floors of Proctors into a place where you can explore all your favorite fandoms through cosplay, panels, numerous vendor tables, featured celebrity guests, famous pop culture vehicles and more.

HARU NEMURI has teamed up with Taiwanese-Australian multi-disciplinary artist JAGUAR JONZE for a new single - “ANGRY ANGRY” including two new songs “ANGRY ANGRY” and don’t call me queen” out now. The song was performed live for the first time at this year’s SXSW Music Festival at the Dr. Marten’s showcase. 

Netflix announced Pokémon Concierge, its first collaborative production with The Pokémon Company and an ambitious stop-motion project produced by critically acclaimed dwarf studios. Expanding the Pokémon world, the story follows Haru, a concierge at the ‘Pokémon Resort,’ and her interactions with Pokémon and their owners who visit as guests.