The Reunion: Together Again – A Musical Delight!

What’s that sound? Oh, it’s just the harmonious echoes of Ramin Karimloo and his all-star friends getting ready for another epic concert in Japan! The encore performance, aptly named “The Reunion: Together Again”, is set to sprinkle some pre-Christmas magic on December 16, 2024, at the Pacifico Yokohama National Hall. And trust me, it promises to be a feast for the senses!

Concert Highlights

The previous installment of “The Reunion” was nothing short of a triumph. Fans were treated to a symphony of 28 songs, including beloved numbers from The Greatest Showman and heart-pounding show-stoppers from Les Misérables.

Alongside Karimloo, we’ve got the immense talents of Yu Shirota, director Earl Carpenter, and a lineup that’s hotter than a sirloin steak fresh off the grill! Not to mention, the enchanting Kelly Mattison, who played Christine in the West End version of The Phantom of the Opera – she’s joined the ranks!

Expectations from the Stars

What have these showbiz luminaries been saying about their upcoming venture? Let’s have a peek, shall we?

Venue & Ticket Information

The Pacifico Yokohama is the place to be, just a hop, skip, and a jump from Minatomirai Station. Whether you’re a seasoned theatregoer or a newbie, there’s a seat for everyone, ranging from luxurious SS seats going for ¥22,000 down to the impressive U-25 seats at ¥5,500!

Quick tip: Tickets are likely to vanish quicker than your favorite dessert at a family gathering, so make sure you grab them as soon as they’re available. And remember: no preschool kiddos allowed. Sorry, mini-Phantoms!

Why You Should Attend

If you’ve ever wanted to feel the warmth of shared musical genius, or if you’re just in it for the charisma and banter of the stars, then “The Reunion: Together Again” is for you. It’s not just a concert; it’s an experience, a celebration of friendship, talent, and the pure joy of music! So, pull out your calendars, slap on a reminder, and get ready for a night that’s sure to be as memorable as karaoke night after a few too many drinks!

Final Thoughts

In summary, if you want your heartstrings tugged, your feet tapping, and your spirit lifted, “The Reunion: Together Again” promises to deliver just that. All aboard for a musical journey that’ll have you laughing, singing, and perhaps even shedding a happy tear or two. Remember: you may leave the venue humming, but you’ll definitely come back for more! See you there, folks!

Get your tickets and let the music take you higher than a K-drama plot twist!

■What is “The Reunion: Together Again”?

A premium concert performed by world-famous actor Ramin Karimloo with his star friends.

At “The Reunion” held this summer, “Darkness Spreads” (Ramin Karimloo, Yu Shirota) from “Elisabeth”, “Till I Hear You Sing” (Ramin Karimloo) from “Love Never Die”, They performed a total of 28 songs from “The Greatest Showman,” including “From Now On” (Company), and the three performances ended with great success.

The encore performance “The Reunion: Together Again” will continue from last time to include Yu Shirota, who is active as an artist, producer, director, and talented creator, Earl Carpenter, director of “The Reunion,” and last year’s Bradley Jaden and Amelia Milo, who were the main cast members of the Italian version of “The Phantom of the Opera,” appear. Our new teammate will be Kelly Mattison, who played Christine in the West End version of The Phantom of the Opera (2017-2020) and is also an outstanding soloist.

In Minato Mirai, Yokohama, where the pre-Christmas holiday mood is in the air, we will deliver a heartwarming stage performance celebrating reunion with friends, along with new songs.

“The Reunion” August performance

“The Reunion” August performance

● Ramin Karimloo

I’m really looking forward to returning to Japan for “The Reunion” concert! The energy of the Japanese audience is truly special and unparalleled. For me, returning to Japan means further deepening the bonds I have already established with everyone and continuing dialogue. We look forward to spending more time together and moving forward on this journey!

●Yu Shirota

Planning for the encore performance started when Ramin and his friends excitedly said, “Let’s do it again!” at the launch venue after the August performance. Still feeling excited and impressed, we continued to make adjustments with all the parties involved, and it was only because of the love and passion of everyone involved in the performance that we were able to carry out our words.

“The Reunion” is a concert brought together by Ramin’s friends, and I myself was invited to perform as one of my friends. I think the best part of this concert is that you can feel the bonds of friendship between the performers from their voices and facial expressions, not only solos by Broadway and West End superstars, but also duets and company songs. Don’t miss this opportunity!

●Earl Carpenter

I feel very lucky and excited to be returning to Japan in December. The warm welcome and passion of the Japanese audience is deeply engraved in my heart every time. It is an honor to once again share such a special moment with my dear and talented friends, and I look forward to creating many unforgettable memories with you.

●Kelly Mattison

I am very excited to be able to come to Japan for the first time and to be able to perform with my wonderful friends as a member of the company of “The Reunion”. Playing the role of Christine in “The Phantom of the Opera” in the West End was an irreplaceable experience for me, and I am who I am today because of that experience. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to perform at your concert in Japan and experience the culture. And most of all, we are looking forward to meeting the wonderful Japanese audience!

●Bradley Jayden

I have been fortunate enough to perform in several performances in Japan, and each time I come to Japan, the level of wonderfulness increases. This is all thanks to the love and warm support from the beautiful Japanese audience. The reason I want to come to Japan again and again is because it is a special place for me where I can have the best experiences and performances. Once again, we will welcome you with the singing voices of the musical world’s finest performers. It’s sure to be a great show, and we look forward to seeing you there.

●Amelia Milo

I am so grateful and thrilled to be able to perform in Japan again in December with my talented colleagues and friends! When I visited Japan, I found it to be a very beautiful country, and I have a lot of respect for it. The warmth and kindness of the Japanese audience left an unforgettable impression on me. I’m really lucky to be able to return to Japan and connect with everyone through music. This time is also very special and will be a memory that will last a lifetime!

●Adam Hoskins

I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to come back to Japan. Japanese audiences are very enthusiastic and open-minded. I feel very lucky to be able to once again perform with such amazing artists in Japan, one of my favorite cities in the world.

『The Reunion: Together Again』

■Date and time: Monday, December 16, 2024, 2:00 p.m. start/7:00 p.m.

*Doors are scheduled to open one hour before the performance.

■Cast: Ramin Karimloo, Yu Shirota/Earl Carpenter, Kelly Mathison

/Bradley Jaden, Amelia Milo

■Music Director: Adam Hoskins

■Venue: Pacifico Yokohama National Hall

1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012

・5 minutes walk from Minatomirai Station

・12 minutes walk from Sakuragicho Station

■Tickets: SS seats (within 10 rows from the stage, seats 23-58 guaranteed, program included): 22,000 yen

S seat: 18,000 yen

A seat (1st floor rear seat): 15,000 yen, A seat (2nd floor seat): 15,000 yen

U-25 seats: 5,500 yen

*All prices include tax. U-25 seats will be available after general sale.

*Ticket with program (excluding SS seats) Various fees + 1,200 yen

*Preschool children are not allowed to enter.

*Except for performance cancellation, purchased tickets cannot be canceled, changed, or refunded under any circumstances.

*If you are using a wheelchair, please contact Sunrise Promotion Tokyo (0570-00-3337) in advance. Additionally, as wheelchair space is limited, you may be required to watch the theater in the seat you purchased. Thank you for your understanding.

*One ticket is required per person.

*Performers may change due to unavoidable circumstances.

*Depending on your seat location, it may be difficult to see parts of the stage, images, and production.

*Please hand over the exchange ticket issued at the time of ticket collection for the performance on the day of your viewing, and exchange each ticket for a program at the venue. Exchange will begin at the opening time of each performance.

*If you forget or lose your exchange ticket, we will not be able to give you the program.

*Exchange is limited to the performance you are watching.

*Vouchers will not be refunded unless the performance is cancelled.

*Programs can only be exchanged at the venue.

*The program will be sold for 1,500 yen (tax included) on the day of the performance.

*Please hand over the exchange ticket issued at the time of ticket collection for the performance on the day of your viewing, and exchange each ticket for a program at the venue. Exchange will begin at the opening time of each performance.

*If you forget or lose your exchange ticket, we will not be able to give you the program.

*Exchange is limited to the performance you are watching.

*Vouchers will not be refunded unless the performance is cancelled.

*Programs can only be exchanged at the venue.

Ticket Pia/Play Guide Fastest Lottery Advance

(October 22 (Fire) 10:00 ~ October 27 (Sun) 23:59)

*Available seat types: SS seats, S seats

*Due to the limited number of SS seats, seats may not be available for all customers who apply. If you enter the SS seat as your first choice, we recommend that you also enter the S seat as your second choice.

Ticket Pia

Play guide advance

(Reception will be held sequentially at each play guide from 10:00 on Monday, October 28th)

*Please check each play guide for details.

*Seat types available: SS seats (Pia only), S seats, A seats

General sale

(November 9 (Tuesday) 10:00~)

*Seat types available: SS seats (Pia only), S seats, A seats, U-25 seats

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■Sponsor: Yomiuri Shimbun

■Planning and production: Yomiuri Shimbun

■Cooperation: Sony Music Labels

Contact: Sunrise Promotion Tokyo 0570-00-3337 (weekdays noon to 3:00 p.m.)

[Ramin Karimloo]

Ramin Karimloo Ramin Karimloo

At the age of 28, he became the youngest actor ever to play the role of Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera,” and was selected as the first cast member to play the role in the sequel “Love Never Dies.” In 2010, he played the role of Enjolras in the 25th Anniversary Performance of Les Miserables, and in 2014 he made his Broadway debut as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. He has been nominated for a Tony Award and is highly acclaimed as a talented star representing the world. Last year, he attracted attention when he reprized his role as the Phantom in the Italian premiere of “The Phantom of the Opera.” He is scheduled to perform at the “Tricksters and Swindlers” concert with Hadley Fraser in November this year in London. In recent years, he has also been active in a wide range of areas, appearing in movies and TV dramas.

[Yu Shirota]

Yu Shirota Yu Shirota

Debuted as an actor in 2003. Since then, he has been active in a wide range of fields including television, movies, theater, and music. In musicals, he won numerous awards, including the Newcomer Award in the Drama Division at the 65th Japan Arts Festival for “Elizabeth” and the Outstanding Actor Award at the 28th Yomiuri Theater Awards for the musical “NINE.” Debuted as a director in 2016 with “Apple Tree”. In 2023, he became a hot topic when he took on the challenge of starring, directing, and supporting role in the musical “Phantom.” In May of this year, he led the Tokyo performance of the show “TOKYO ~ the city of music and love ~” that he produced, directed, and performed in, and his first overseas performance (Singapore) to success. In addition, an orchestra concert “Yu Shirota 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert ~featuring Naoya Iwaki” was held at Suntory Hall (Tokyo) and Festival Hall (Osaka) to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his debut. In addition, he has announced the digital release of the song “Yume no Tane ~ I’ll be by your side”, which was created from the billboard classics x SNOOPY concert “Magical Christmas Night 2024″, which he is in charge of producing, and is actively engaged in music activities. He is scheduled to appear as the lead (double cast) in the musical “Dance of the Vampires” from May to July next year.

[Earl Carpenter]

Earl Carpenter Earl Carpenter

He is best known for his roles as the Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera” and Javert in “Les Misérables.” In addition, she has appeared in numerous masterpieces such as “Sunset Boulevard,” “Evita,” “We Will Rock You,” and “Beauty and the Beast.” In addition to being one of Britain’s leading musical stars, he is also active as a concert director and producer. He has also served as the director of “Three Phantoms,” which brought together the roles of the Phantoms from “The Phantom of the Opera,” and this year’s “The Reunion,” leading to successful performances. Comical characters will also be a hot topic at this summer’s performances. In the past, he has visited Japan for Tokyu Theater Orb’s “Colm Wilkinson Japan Special Concert” (2015) and “Song & Dance of Broadway” (2017).

[Kelly Mathieson]

Kelly Mathieson Kelly Mathieson

Graduated from the Royal College of Music, known as one of the world’s best conservatories, and appeared as an opera singer in works such as “The Magic Flute.” After that, she played the role of Christine in the West End production of “The Phantom of the Opera” for three years from 2017, and gained fame in the musical world. In recent years, he has attended the Dubai Expo as a representative of the UK, and sang the British national song at the NFL London Games (2022), the pinnacle of American football competitions. He is expanding his career as a singer and actor, and is also planning to release his first solo album. He will make his debut in Japan with this performance.

[Bradley Jaden]

Bradley Jaden Bradley Jaden

In 2019, he played the role of Enjolras in “Les Misérables: The All-Star Stage Concert”, and the following year, in 2020, he was selected to play the role of Javert in “Les Misérables”. He is an up-and-coming musical actor who is leading the West End, having played the role of Fiyero in “Wicked” and the role of Freddie in “My Fair Lady 60th Anniversary Performance.” In addition to his work in the West End, in 2023 he played the role of Raul in the Italian version of “The Phantom of the Opera” alongside Ramin, who played the role of the Phantom. In 2024, he successfully held a solo concert tour that spanned four countries. Since this fall, he has been appearing in the “Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular” world tour as Javert.

[Amelia Milo]

Amelia Milo Amelia Milo

　

She studied performing arts history at Brown University and graduated with honors. He has established an innovative style that combines the essence of classical and contemporary music, and has collaborated with Ramin, Earle, and Bradley, as well as Andrea Bocelli, known as one of the world’s best tenors. Due to her versatility, she was given the role of Christine in “The Phantom of the Opera,” which premiered in Italy. He is one of the promising young musical stars whose powerful singing voice has been praised and his songs have been included in the soundtracks of films such as “Les Misérables.” In August, he released his solo song “So Close”.

[Adam Hoskins]

Adam Hoskins Adam Hoskins

A conductor and arranger who is active mainly in theaters. He served as music director for the West End version of “The Secret Garden” and the “Camelot” concert starring Ramin. He has also arranged songs for famous artists such as Ben Foster. In 2023, he was involved in the Japanese version of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “ONCE”.