Musical "Jack the Ripper," based on the infamous unsolved serial murder case that terrorized London, England, in the late 19th century, and the killer feared as "Jack the Ripper." The highly anticipated revival is set for this winter in December. Cast, performance details, and ticket sales information have been announced. The production will be staged in five regions: Saitama, Ibaraki, Aichi, Osaka, and Tokyo. Tickets for the Saitama and Tokyo performances will go on sale via lottery starting August 1 (Sat) at 11:00 AM.

Main Visual

1st row) Tatsunari Kimura, Soichi Hirama, Kazuki Kato (as Anderson) / 2nd row) Yuya Matsushita, Yoshikuni Dōchin, Kazuki Kato (as Jack) / 3rd row) Ayaha Kumagai, Mario Tashiro, Maria Kanno

Is his motive madness, or love? Legendary unsolved case, revival set for this winter in December!

This production is a masterpiece musical originally created in the Czech Republic, adapted in Korea, and achieved explosive long-run success. In 2021, it made its highly anticipated Japanese premiere under the direction of Akira Shirai, overwhelming audiences with its dense world and shocking developments, concluding its run amidst fervent acclaim.

The stage is set in 1888, in a fog-shrouded London. The story accelerates around the pure love between Daniel, a young surgeon from America, and Gloria, a prostitute fighting against a harsh fate. The frenzy of the media chasing scoops, Detective Anderson's struggle as he pursues the case and his sorrowful reunion with his former lover Polly, and the murderer "Jack the Ripper" who sneers from the darkness. Layers of love and desire eventually lead to an unimaginable conclusion.

The cast for the 2026 performances has now been announced. Tatsunari Kimura, who continues from the Japanese premiere, and Soichi Hirama, participating for the first time, have been cast as Daniel, the pure-hearted elite surgeon who falls into darkness.

Yuya Matsushita will reprise his role as Detective Anderson, who lives a solitary life for justice while hiding a fragile heart and acting wild. Yoshikuni Dōchin (CHEMISTRY) will also reprise his role as the serial murderer known as "Jack the Ripper," who terrorizes citizens and makes a mysterious comeback. Furthermore, it has been revealed that Kazuki Kato will perform both the role of Anderson and the murderer Jack in alternating performances, as he did in the previous production.

Ayaha Kumagai will play Gloria, the prostitute whose love with Daniel leads to tragedy. Maria Kanno will join as Polly, a prostitute whose feelings for Anderson are misunderstood. Additionally, Mario Tashiro will reprise his role as the newspaper reporter Monroe, who will stop at nothing to chase scoops, a role he portrayed with an unprecedentedly strong and eccentric character in the Japanese premiere.

With a story as unpredictable as a roller coaster and beautiful, passionate music that you won't forget once you hear it. The excitement that captivated Japan in its premiere returns, further evolved under the direction of Akira Shirai. The abyss of human drama depicted with meticulous interpretation and delicate expression. In the winter of 2026, the truth of "Jack the Ripper" will once again shake your heart.

<Performance Schedule>

・Saitama Performance: December 17 (Thu), 2026 – December 21 (Mon) @ Saitama Arts Theater Main Hall

・Ibaraki Performance: December 26 (Sat) – December 27 (Sun), 2026 @ Mito Civic Hall Grand Hall

・Aichi Performance: January 16 (Sat) – January 17 (Sun), 2027 @ Ichinomiya Civic Hall Main Hall

・Osaka Performance: January 22 (Fri) – January 24 (Sun), 2027 @ Phoenice Sakai Main Hall

・Tokyo Performance: January 29 (Fri) – February 7 (Sun), 2027 Shinjuku Culture Center Main Hall

The running time for this performance is scheduled to be approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (including intermission). Tickets for the Saitama and Tokyo performances will go on sale via lottery starting August 1 (Sat) at 11:00 AM.

◉ "#JackIsWho2026 Campaign" is underway on the official X account! The main visual, composed of parts from six cast members, which garnered attention when released during the premiere, has been updated for the 2026 performances! Guess which part of "Jack the Ripper's" face comes from which cast member and post your predictions with the hashtag #JackIsWho2026 on the official account via "Quote Retweet." 30 participants will be randomly selected to win a non-sale can badge, regardless of whether their guess is correct!

Details here >> https://x.com/musicaljack

Comments

◉Director: Akira Shirai

The Japanese premiere five years ago and the pandemic are inseparable in my mind. The sight of the cast on stage, believing in the power of performing arts, combined with the characters' desperate struggle to live, created immense emotion in the audience.

This work is not merely a crime drama. Against the backdrop of 19th-century London's darkness, it harbors a profound message depicting the inner conflicts of humanity and societal distortions. "Jack the Ripper" is a symbol of our fears and desires, and his existence poses questions to our hearts across time.

For this revival, I intend to approach this story with even deeper emotion and energy, incorporating new perspectives. I sincerely look forward to sharing the charm of this work with the audience once again.

◉Tatsunari Kimura (Daniel, W Cast)

It's been a while since my last musical.

I want to create a wonderful production while facing everyone, without forgetting to enjoy myself.

As this is a revival with new cast members, I want to discover new strengths different from the premiere!

◉Soichi Hirama (Daniel, W Cast)

I will be appearing as Daniel in the musical "Jack the Ripper."

I am truly happy and feel a great sense of responsibility to be able to join this work, which has enjoyed such enthusiastic popularity!

I want to approach the story of "Jack the Ripper," born in Korea, with care.

And I want to deepen this story with the cast members so that the new "Jack the Ripper" can be loved by many people.

Thank you for your support!

◉Kazuki Kato (Anderson & Jack, W Cast)

Anderson Costume Visual / Jack Costume Visual

The legendary unsolved case returns...

I will be playing the dual roles of Anderson and Jack, continuing from the premiere.

I am delighted to be able to live within that world again under Shirai-san's direction and to deliver this work to everyone.

Please wait with bated breath until December.

◉Yuya Matsushita (Anderson, W Cast)

I will be reprising my role as Anderson in the musical "Jack the Ripper"!

This work is very important to me, and I always wanted to challenge it again if there was a revival.

It is a great honor to be able to face this work again after five years, having gained various experiences.

I will show you a more mature Anderson!

I am also looking forward to acting with the new cast members who are joining this time.

Please give your support to my fellow castmate Soichi Hirama.

Look forward to the new "Jack the Ripper"!!

◉Yoshikuni Dōchin (Jack, W Cast)

The foggy streets are filled with silence,

People in town are swayed by poverty and desire,

And terrified by the mysterious events.

Recalling this stage,

I feel a sense of nostalgia and excitement bubbling up.

Thank you for your support.

◉Ayaha Kumagai (Gloria)

I am Ayaha Kumagai, and I will be playing the role of Gloria.

I am deeply honored to be able to participate in this work that is loved by so many people.

The audition for Gloria under Akira Shirai's direction was a very educational experience, and I remember strongly wishing it would continue.

I am thrilled to be able to delve into that dense world from now on.

I will do my best.

◉Maria Kanno (Polly)

I am very honored to be able to participate in the world of "Jack the Ripper," which continues to be loved by many.

I want to portray Polly with care, so that her existence, which does not lose warm love despite her unreasonable fate, can bring a small light to this work.

I sincerely look forward to meeting you all at the theater.

◉Mario Tashiro (Monroe)

"...Oh!? It's here, it's here, it's here, it's here!!!! This thrill that makes my blood boil! This is the scent of a scoop!" Breaking news, extra edition! Jack the Ripper has reappeared for the first time in 5 years since the Japanese premiere in 2021! This time, I'll get a huge scoop and make 1000 pounds! The split, of course, is 60/40!

Look forward to the special Instagram account "Scoop! Monroe Times," where Monroe himself will be posting updates on the company's activities in rehearsals and at the theater!!!

Saitama and Tokyo Performance Details & Ticket Sales Information

◉Saitama Performance Details

<Performance Schedule>

Period: December 17 (Thu) – December 21 (Mon), 2026

Venue: Saitama Arts Theater Main Hall

Organizer: HORIPRO / WOWOW

Seating Chart >>

Cast Schedule >>

<Ticket Prices (All Seats Reserved, Tax Included)>

S Seats: ¥15,000

A Seats: ¥11,000

B Seats: ¥8,000

U-25 (Under 25, same-day exchange ticket): ¥7,000

Y Seat (Under 20, same-day exchange ticket): ¥2,000*

[Lottery, Limited Quantity] Lucky Ticket (details to be announced later)*

* = Available only through HORIPRO STAGE

<In-Performance Events>

◉HORIPRO STAGE Member Exclusive Performance

December 19 (Sat) 5:30 PM

Featuring W Cast Performers: Soichi Hirama, Yuya Matsushita, Kazuki Kato

・Post-performance talk session (Speakers: Soichi Hirama, Kazuki Kato, Mario Tashiro)

・Gift for all attendees: Sticker

[Notes]

* Attendees must have a ticket for the respective performance.

* Attendees are asked to remain in their seats after the performance.

* Speakers for the talk session are subject to change without notice. Please be aware of this in advance. * If the HORIPRO STAGE member exclusive performance is canceled, tickets will be refunded, and no benefits will be provided.

◉Tokyo Performance Details

<Performance Schedule>

Period: January 29 (Fri) – February 7 (Sun), 2027

Venue: Shinjuku Culture Center Main Hall

Organizer: HORIPRO / WOWOW

Seating Chart >>

Cast Schedule >>

<Ticket Prices (All Seats Reserved, Tax Included)>

SS Seats: ¥16,000

S Seats: ¥15,000

S Seats (with acrylic panel obstruction*): ¥14,500

A Seats: ¥11,000

U-25 (Under 25, same-day exchange ticket): ¥7,000

Y Seat (Under 20, same-day exchange ticket): ¥2,000*

[Lottery, Limited Quantity] Lucky Ticket (details to be announced later)*

* S Seats (with acrylic panel obstruction) are seats where the acrylic panel installed on the handrail may obstruct your view for safety reasons. Please purchase with this in mind. * = Available only through HORIPRO STAGE

<In-Performance Events>

◉HORIPRO STAGE Member Exclusive Performance

January 30 (Sat), 2027 5:30 PM

Featuring W Cast Performers: Tatsunari Kimura, Kazuki Kato, Yoshikuni Dōchin

・Post-performance talk session (Speakers: Tatsunari Kimura, Mario Tashiro, Maria Kanno)

・Gift for all attendees: Sticker

◉After-Talk Event

February 3 (Wed), 2027 1:30 PM Speakers: Yuya Matsushita, Yoshikuni Dōchin, Ayaha Kumagai

[Notes]

* Attendees must have a ticket for the respective performance.

* Attendees are asked to remain in their seats after the performance.

* Speakers for the talk session are subject to change without notice. Please be aware of this in advance. * If the HORIPRO STAGE member exclusive performance is canceled, tickets will be refunded, and no benefits will be provided.

<Common Ticket Sales Schedule for Saitama and Tokyo Performances by HORIPRO STAGE>

[Lottery Advance Sales]

August 1 (Sat) 11:00 AM – August 16 (Sun) 11:59 PM

[First-Come, First-Served Advance Sales]

Gold Members: September 19 (Sat) 9:00 AM – October 4 (Sun) 11:59 PM

Regular Members: September 19 (Sat) 10:00 AM – October 4 (Sun) 11:59 PM

[General Sales] October 7 (Wed) 11:00 AM – [Y Seat (Under 20, same-day exchange ticket)] October 12 (Mon, holiday) 5:00 PM – October 18 (Sun) 11:59 PM

[U-25 (Under 25, same-day exchange ticket)] October 31 (Sat) 10:00 AM –

▼Ticket Information & Event Details Here

https://horipro-stage.jp/news/jacktheripper2026_ticket/

▼HORIPRO STAGE Member Details Here

https://horipro-stage.jp/member/

<Other Ticket Vendors>

・Ticket Pia ・eplus

・Lawson Ticket

Tour Performance Details

<Ibaraki Performance>

Period: December 26 (Sat) – December 27 (Sun), 2026

Venue: Mito Civic Hall Grand Hall

Organizer: Mito Civic Hall

Inquiries: Mito Civic Hall 029-303-6226 (Weekdays 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM / Weekends & Holidays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

<Aichi Performance>

Period: January 16 (Sat) – January 17 (Sun), 2027

Venue: Ichinomiya Civic Hall Main Hall

Organizer: Chukyo TV Creation Co-organizer: Ichinomiya Civic Hall Management Designated Manager Ichinomiya Art Life Design

Inquiries: Chukyo TV Creation 052-588-4477 (Weekdays 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

<Osaka Performance>

Period: January 22 (Fri) – January 24 (Sun), 2027

Venue: Phoenice Sakai Main Hall

Organizer: Kyodo Entertainment Co-organizer: Phoenice Sakai

Inquiries: Kyodo Information 0570-200-888 (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM / Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

Production Overview

Musical "Jack the Ripper"

<Staff>

Composer: Basso Patel

Lyricist: Eduard Krečmar

Book: Ivan Hekl

Director: Akira Shirai

Translation: Juri Ishikawa

Lyric Translation: Ako Takahashi

Music Director: Ken Shima

Set Design: Kei Ishihara

Lighting: Kazuyoshi Takami

Sound: Hideo Sato

Costume Design: Tomoko Yasuno

Hair & Makeup: Tomio Kawabata

Video: Satoshi Kuriyama

Choreography: Kaoru Harada

Staging & Action: Hiroshi Atsumi

Assistant Music Director: Maki Matsuda

Vocal Coach: Natsuko Yanagimoto

Assistant Director: Megumi Toyoda

Stage Manager: Taku Suzuki Technical Advisor: Mikio Ogasawara

<Cast>

Daniel: Tatsunari Kimura / Soichi Hirama (W Cast)

Anderson: Kazuki Kato / Yuya Matsushita (W Cast)

Jack: Kazuki Kato / Yoshikuni Dōchin (W Cast)

Gloria: Ayaha Kumagai

Polly: Maria Kanno

Monroe: Mario Tashiro

Ruri Aoyama

Takuro Asakuma

Oki Isa

Masato Ishii

Akane Kajima

Saho Kumazawa

Kirito Saito

Marika Sugiyama

Marika Dandoi

Chihiro Nagaishi

Yukiko Hashimoto

Chihiro Harada

Ouri Matsumura

Eiji Mizuno

Shota Moriuchi

Rintaro

Hoaka Takeichi*

Toru Hirayama*

*In Japanese alphabetical order * = Swing

<Story>

1888, foggy London. The shadow of Jack the Ripper (Kazuki Kato / Yoshikuni Dōchin), a brutal murderer targeting only prostitutes, lurked there. Investigator Anderson (Kazuki Kato / Yuya Matsushita) attempts a covert investigation but faces persistent pursuit from Monroe (Mario Tashiro), a reporter for the London Times hungry for scoops. Anderson, addicted to drugs and in financial distress, finally agrees to the forbidden transaction of selling information.

Amidst this, the young surgeon Daniel (Tatsunari Kimura / Soichi Hirama), returned from America, appears before Anderson to accuse the culprit. A fateful connection between him, Gloria (Ayaha Kumagai), a former prostitute, and Jack. As the case becomes more complex, Anderson plans a risky sting operation, but to his shock, a murder notice from "Jack the Ripper" is published on the front page of the newspaper. The tragedy accelerates, involving his former lover Polly (Maria Kanno) as well.

What is the true identity of "Jack" lurking in the darkness? And what is the real purpose hidden behind his heinous acts?

Planning & Production: HORIPRO

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  • Category: Event
  • Organizations: WOWOW