The Japanese version of the work created by Andrew Lloyd Webber, a world-famous composer who created masterpieces of musicals such as "Cats" and "The Phantom of the Opera", has begun in Tokyo.
The musical "Joseph and Amazing Technicolor Dream Court" is the origin of Andrew Lloyd Webber and has been performed all over the world.
The first Japanese version of the performance was postponed for two years from the original schedule due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but after noon on the 7th, it finally reached the pre-production rehearsal.
The work is a story based on "The Story of Joseph" in the Old Testament "Genesis", and uses various songs by Lloyd Webber such as rock, chanson, and rockabilly.
Kota Yabu of the idol group "Hey! Say! JUMP", who plays the leading role, said, "Joseph is a story of rebirth and resurrection. I would be happy if you could get it. "
The musical performance will begin on the night of the 7th at the Nissay Theater in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and will continue until the 29th of this month.