A Winnie the Pooh musical is set to tour Japan, bringing the whimsical world of the Hundred Acre Woods to life like never before with larger-than-life-size puppets, gorgeous sets, and beloved music old and new. Originally premiering at New York City’s Theater Row in 2021, the long-awaited Japanese premiere made its debut in Tokyo on April 27.
The production features an all-new story in which Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga, and Roo (and don’t forget Tigger!) go on whimsical adventures through the seasons. The much-loved characters are brought to life with next-generation larger-than-life plush puppets.
The show features original songs written by Disney legends, Robert and Richard Sherman, with songs including ‘Winnie the Pooh’, ‘The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers’ and ‘A Rather Blustery Day.’ Additionally, recognisable tunes from the 1980s The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh television series, Piglet’s Big Movie (2003), and The Tigger Movie (2000) will be featured throughout.
While Disney’s Winnie the Pooh musical is designed for families with younger children, guests of all ages will enjoy the high production values and the amazing puppetry.
Original Merchandise
Naturally, a large selection of original merchandise will be available for purchase at the venue, with items including plush toys, keychain, bags, mini face towels, and a story book depicting the musical’s story.
Tour Schedule
Following its debut in Tokyo, Winnie The Pooh will head off on a national tour, visiting locations including Chiba, Osaka, Miagi, and Hiroshima before finishing up in Shizuoka. Tickets can be purchased here.
| Date | City | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| April 27 – May 6 | Tokyo | Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall (COREDO Muromachi 1) |
| May 11 – May 12 | Aichi | Okazaki Civic Center Aoi Hall |
| May 18 – May 19 | Chiba | Matsudo Civic Hall |
| May 23 – May 26 | Osaka | Cool Japan Park Osaka TT Hall |
| June 1 – June 2 | Saitama | Ageo Fuji Juken Hall (Ageo City Cultural Center) Large Hall |
| June 8 – June 9 | Miyagi | Tagajo Civic Hall Large Hall |
| June 15 – June 16 | Kanagawa | Sagamihara Civic Center Hall |
| June 22 – June 23 | Fukuoka | Canal City Theater |
| July 6 – July 7 | Hiroshima | Hiroshima International Conference Center Phoenix Hall |
| July 13 – July 14 | Shizuoka | Shizuoka Civic Cultural Center Middle Hall |
Japanese Original Cast
- Winnie the Pooh: Tatsuo Yokoyama, Rikuya Yoda, Daiki Iwata
- Piglet/Lou: Emi Nitta Yuka Ishibashi
- Tigger: Yujiro Kazama Hiroyoshi Ito
- Eeyore/Owl/Rabbit: Takeyuki Suzuki, Keisuke Fukahori, Daiki Iwata
- Kanga: Nanami Watanabe Miki Sawada
- Christopher Robin: Aoito Sakurai Togen Murayama Asahi Sasamoto
Source: Disney’s Winnie The Pooh
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