'Trip of Love,' Dance-Musical to Songs of The 60s Debuts in Japan

Trip of Love, a Broadway bound dance musical inspired by and set to the hit songs of the 1960's, will play an unprecendented world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement in Osaka, Japan.  Created, directed and choreographed by James Walski, Trip of Love will begin previews on April 4, 2008 at The Theatre Brava! in Osaka Business Park (1-3-2 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan) with generous support from the city of Osaka and promotional support from Yomiuri Television, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Pia Ticketing Agency, The Jikei Group  and Yokoso! Japan's "Visit Japan Campaign", which is supported by The Japan National Tourist Organization.  The press opening is set for April 14, 2008.

"Mini-skirts are all the rage. The Beatles are on the top of the charts. Loved ones are fighting overseas.  It's 2008 and echoes of the 1960's resonate for a modern audience reliving the turbulance and joyous rebellion of a decade that changed the cultural fabric of a nation.   Through the psychedelic sights and sensational scenes of the era that continue to live on in pop culture, Trip of Love dances from 1960 to 1969 to the beat of the decade's most famous and enduring songs," explain press notes.

With an eye toward Broadway, Trip of Love makes its world premiere in Osaka, a city known as the gourmet food capital of Japan, for an audience with an insatiable appetite for American culture.

The cast includes some of the most talented and fresh faces from Broadway including Bo Broadwell, Joey Calveri, Anika Ellis, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Kristin Piro, Rachelle Rak, Mahri Relin and Nicky Venditti. Additional casting to be announced shortly.

The production will feature scenic design by Yomiuri Theater Award winner Shusaku Futamura and James Walski and costume design by Tony Award Winner Gregg Barnes (Legally Blonde, The Drowsy Chaperone).

Tickets to Trip of Love can be purchased at The Theatre Brava! Box Office in Osaka Business Park,  1-3-2 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan and by calling 06-6946-2260. For more information visit: www.TripofLove.com.