Preview of the musical "Y"
Business Overview
A preview of Y, the fourth songthrough musical from the theater unit QD, composed by Ueda Nobuhiro (script, lyrics and direction) and Katayama Eri (music and lyrics). It depicts the friendship of 2 people who pass each other for 50 years and explores the impact of social situations on individuals in an entertainment format. The main purpose was to incorporate an outside perspective in the production process, and to obtain feedback from the audience through Q & A sessions.
◆ Performances
A: Azusa Owada, Saka Nonomura
B: Kurumi Tanaka, Yusuke Takeichi
Piano Mikatsu, Eri Katayama
Cello Ayumu Nishida
Alto Sax Sainen
Master of Ceremonies Misako Hikasa
◆ Summary
Summer 2001, Narita Airport. After finishing her student life, Miki returns to the United States, where she was born and raised, although she worries about her new life. On the other hand, the strength of Miki, who always sticks to her will, is dazzling to Jin, who was carelessly repeating a grade. Miki, who hopes that this friendship will continue, and Jin, who dreams of visiting America, say goodbye.
- Period of Activity / Project
- [Performance] Saturday, March 7, 2026 to 8th (Sun)
[Distribution] Wednesday, March 18, 2026 to Tuesday, April 14 - Venues
- Performing Gallery & Cafe Ekurabako Performing Gallery & Cafe Esorabako (Shinjuku-ku)
Profile
[Theater Unit QD]
A theatrical production unit by screenwriter and director Ueda Nochihiro and composer and actor Katayama Eri.
In a daily life where "normal" and "correct" tend to be imposed on us, we throw out choices with a different perspective. From the stage of writing the script, the music and accompaniment are produced simultaneously, and because of their mutual influence, they have a sense of unity and a world view that is unique to script directing and music co-production. He creates entirely original songthrough musicals and continuously releases works that shake up existing social structures and values.