Spirited Away Stage Play Announces World Tour Cast
The acclaimed production confirms its international cast ahead of a multi-city tour spanning 2026 through 2028.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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The official website for the Spirited Away stage play has unveiled the full cast for its upcoming world tour. Directed by John Caird, the production will visit cities including Toronto, Los Angeles, London, Taipei, and Tokyo.
Why it matters
The international tour builds on the success of the stage play, which recently earned the Best New Play honor at the 25th WhatsOnStage Awards. This expansion brings the critically acclaimed adaptation to a global audience following its successful 2022 run in Japan.
The production includes 102 performances from its 2022 Japanese tour and recently won Best New Play at the 25th annual WhatsOnStage Awards.
The players
John Caird
He is an acclaimed director and writer who serves as the director and co-adapter for this stage production.
Kanna Hashimoto
She is a Japanese actress who returns to reprise her role as Chihiro in the international stage play tour.
The details
Kanna Hashimoto, Mone Kamishiraishi, and Momoko Fukuchi will return to perform the role of Chihiro, with Marina Mori serving as the understudy. New additions to the cast include Reika Sakurai, Hana Toyoshima, and Miyu Ando, with the production featuring alternating actresses for the lead role.
Timeline
Taipei tour dates: December 16, 2026-January 31, 2027
Tokyo tour dates: March-May 2027
Toronto tour dates: May 6-August 15, 2027
Los Angeles tour dates: September 2-October 24, 2027
London tour dates commence: March 2028
Industry Dynamics
The production follows the model established by the 2022 Japanese tour of the Spirited Away stage play. This expansion signals a broader trend of major Japanese theatrical works successfully scaling for international audiences.
Ticket availability and scheduling will vary by city, with tour stops running from late 2026 through 2028. Interested attendees should monitor local venue listings for announcements regarding ticket sales and performance times.
The takeaway
The world tour represents a significant expansion of the play's reach after its award-winning run. Fans interested in catching the performance should track the schedule for their region to account for the specific multi-month windows assigned to each host city.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Anime News Network.
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