#SHOWBIZ: 'Attack on Titan: The Musical' to make Southeast Asian debut in Singapore
SINGAPORE: The Titans are set to storm Marina Bay Sands, with Attack on Titan: The Musical making its Southeast Asian debut at the Sands Theatre on April 15, 2027.
In a groundbreaking move, Attack on Titan: The Musical is set to debut in Southeast Asia for the first time in Singapore on April 15, 2027. The stage adaptation of the beloved Japanese manga will run until May 2, 2027, marking its inaugural appearance outside of Japan. Prior to its Singapore engagement, the musical enjoyed sold-out runs in Osaka, Tokyo, and New York from 2023 to 2025.
Presented by Base Entertainment Asia, the production leans heavily on the early chapters of Hajime Isayama's 2009 manga, focusing on the story of humanity's struggle against gargantuan humanoid creatures called Titans. These beings lurk beyond colossal walls in a world where the remnants of humanity reside in constant fear.
The global franchise, encompassing an anime series, live-action film, spin-off novels, and video games, has seen immense success worldwide. The musical is described as a "2.5-dimensional" production, a Japanese genre that merges the flat worlds of manga and anime with live performance, musical theatre, and cutting-edge technology.
Key figures behind the show include director Go Ueki, writer Masafumi Hata, music supervisor Ken The 390, and lyricist Kaori Miura, all hailing from Japan. Fans can expect new songs alongside a nod to Guren No Yumiya, the iconic opening theme from the anime's first season.
Base Entertainment Asia chief executive Chantal Prudhomme emphasized the significance of the project, calling it an "extraordinary leap from manga to the musical stage." She added that the show offers long-time fans another way to immerse themselves in a world they know well, while providing newcomers to Japanese entertainment an introduction to an unfamiliar theatrical tradition. For musical theatre aficionados, the production presents an opportunity to experience a distinct style of storytelling.
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