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Posted by dan on 11.24.2005, 04:34 PM:

Are there any musical theatre plans for Ghibli?

Does anybody know of any musical theatrical adaptations being planned for any of the Studio Ghibli films?

I know that most of the films would not be adaptable, but wondered if anyone had heard anything of this nature?

Joe Hisaishi's music is so theatrical, which prompts my question...

Would love to hear if anyone has heard of any theatricalisations of any of the Miyazaki pieces.

Thanks!

Posted by Jiji on 11.27.2005, 06:35 AM:

As far as I know, there is no future plan for musical adaptations for Ghibli movies. So far the closest thing I can think of is the "Big Circus Show" of Howl, which has already ended in this summer. There is also a musical of Kiki , but instead of being an adaptation of the movie, it is based on Kadono's original novel.

Howl's Big Circus Show:
http://www.ntv.co.jp/howl-circus/

Musical of Kiki's Delivery Service:
http://www.tobiraza.co.jp/tosyokan/majyonotakkyubin.html

Posted by dan on 11.28.2005, 07:21 AM:

Thanks... very interesting to hear... I apprecaite the info.