Joe Hisaishi

MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Sets West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

The full West End company has been announced for the multi-award winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro. Learn more about the cast here!

The Music of Joe Hisaishi Comes to Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

From Studio Ghibli classics My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service and Spirited Away to more than 100 works for the screen and concert hall, Joe Hisaishi is one of the most prolific and beloved composers worldwide.

Cynthia Erivo & More to be Featured in San Francisco Symphony September Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2024

Discover the San Francisco Symphony's September lineup. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Philadelphia Orchestra And Ensemble Arts Announces 2024-25 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts have announced their 2024-25 season lineup featuring Tony-winning Broadway productions, GRAMMY Award-winning performances, holiday favorites, and more.

The Ford Reveals Lineup of 2024 Film Presentations
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2024

During late summer and fall, film events will once again light up the night at THE FORD. Two sets of presentations feature very different focusses on classic films.

THE BOY AND THE HERON Will Stream on Max in September
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2024

Studio Ghibli’s Oscar®-winning and Golden Globe®-winning film THE BOY AND THE HERON will make its U.S. streaming debut exclusively on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 on Max. This hand-drawn, original story is Hayao Miyazaki’s first feature film in 10 years that is both written and directed by the Academy Award®️-winning director.

CGFA Flute Choir Will Perform SPIRITED MELODIES at PJPAC in June
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024

After the successfully SOLD OUT debut concert in 2023, the CGFA Flute Choir is back with another project featuring soundtracks from Studio Ghibli!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 10, 2024
by - May 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: First Look at SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

Studio Ghibli’s SPIRITED AWAY, created by legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki, has been re-imagined for the stage. Check out all new production photos here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

Following a sell-out tour of Japan in 2022, the original Japanese cast will perform this spectacular production for a strictly limited London season. Check out photos from opening night at the London Coliseum here!

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Make of John Caird's Adaptation of SPIRITED AWAY?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 9, 2024

Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning Spirited Away, created by legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki is re-imagined for the stage by Olivier and Tony award-winning director of Les Misérables, John Caird. The original Japanese cast perform this extraordinary production with wildly imaginative puppets, dazzling set and costume designs and a live orchestra playing the magnificent original film score by Joe Hisaishi.

Review: SPIRITED AWAY, London Coliseum
by Cindy Marcolina - May 9, 2024

Hayao Miyazaki’s legacy is one for the ages. The co-founder of Studio Ghibli revolutionised the Western consumption of anime and set a new standard for Japanese animated films. London isn’t a stranger to the stage adaptations of his creations: a major example is My Neighbour Totoro, which took up shop at the Barbican to great acclaim last year and has already announced a West End run for next year.

Get Your Tickets to the West End Transfer of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Now!
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

Don't miss the theatrical event of 2025 as the record-breaking, award- winning My Neighbour Totoro transfers to London's West End. Get your tickets here!

Photos: European Premiere of SPIRITED AWAY Begins at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

All new photos have been released to celebrate the European premiere of the original Japanese stage production of Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-Winning classic SPIRITED AWAY, playing at the London Coliseum from 30 April until 24 August 2024.

Hayao Miyazaki's THE BOY AND THE HERON To Be Released on 4K UHD and Blu-ray
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2024

The Boy and the Heron, the latest cinematic masterpiece from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, will be released on July 9 to physical platforms, following its historic Academy Award® win for Best Animated Feature. THE BOY AND THE HERON will also be released in HD on all major on-demand digital platforms, as well as in 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos where available. See the special features here!

MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Headed for 2025 West End Bow; Is Broadway Next?
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2024

The multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro which recently wrapped up a successful return engagement the at Barbican Theatre, will transfer to London's West End in early 2025.

THE BOY & THE HERON Coming to Max Under New Deal With Studio Ghibli
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2024

Max and GKIDS renew their exclusive multiyear U.S. licensing deal for the Studio Ghibli catalogue, extending their partnership to bring beloved animated films to audiences. As part of the deal, Max will be the future home of the Oscar-winning and Golden Globe-winning film “The Boy and the Heron,” later this year.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Leslie Odom, Jr., Itzhak Perlman & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024

Los Angeles Philharmonic has revealed details of the 2024/25 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Full Cast Set For SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the European premiere of the stage adaptation of SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Robbie Robertson & Martin Scorsese To Receive The Society Of Composers And Lyricists Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) will honor Robbie Robertson and Martin Scorsese with the Spirit of Collaboration Award at the 5th Annual SCL Awards to be held Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.