Norika Fujiwara and the cast of “Cabaret” rehearse at the Nissay Theater on Friday.

Fujiwara rehearses for 'Cabaret' musical

Saturday 19th December, 04:00 AM JST

TOKYO —

Actress Norika Fujiwara, 38, gave the media a peek at some routines she will be performing for the upcoming musical “Cabaret.” In the musical, set in 1930s Berlin amid the rise of Nazi Germany, Fujiwara will play Sally Bowles, a cabaret girl at the seedy Kit Kat Club.

Fujiwara played a showgirl in “Drowsy Chaperone” last January, and looks in good shape for “Cabaret,” showing off her 88-60-89 figure in an eye-catching black-lace piece.

“Cabaret” became a Broadway show in 1966 and was made into a movie in 1972, starring Liza Minelli. The upcoming version directed by Shuichiro Koike will be staged at the Nissay Theater in Tokyo from Jan 7 to Jan 29 and at the Umeda Arts Theater in Osaka from Feb 5 to Feb 7.

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dishdash at 10:04 AM JST - 19th December

yes that front right is rather hot, nice side profile too. As for Nori-chan, I hope she settles down, she does not need to be in the papers all the time.
LoveUSA at 11:01 AM JST - 19th December

her legs are same size as her arms
Sarge at 04:31 PM JST - 19th December

"Fujiwara has lost it"

That must be why she's starring in Cabaret.

"her legs are the same size as her arms"

They are not. Her legs are bigger than her arms.
LoveUSA at 04:37 PM JST - 19th December

OK, Sarge, you defend the woman as if she is your eternal inspiration and everlasting love with great L. I will not critisize her anymore because of recpect for your strong feelings/passion for her. I wonder if she can sing as to participate in a musical.
Sarge at 04:45 PM JST - 19th December

Love, I don't love her, I just think she's a good actress. You haven't seen her in Gyne?
LoveUSA at 04:50 PM JST - 19th December

Love, I don't love her, I just think she's a good actress.

Lol so funny :) this sentence is the best of Sarge for today!

You haven't seen her in Gyne?

No, I havent/ But after the star performance of Minelli it is very difficult for any actress to play the role in Cabaret.
WilliB at 06:06 PM JST - 19th December

Looking good for 38!
RogueFive at 06:36 PM JST - 19th December

Oh my god...(
RogueFive at 06:41 PM JST - 19th December

Um, to pick up where I left off...

Fujiwara is on kodomo kids news right now.

Is she going to go the way of Konishiki? And take any kids program she can get?

How the mighty have fallen.
cracaphat at 07:50 PM JST - 19th December

She is on her last legs age wise in Japan.
POTUS at 10:21 PM JST - 19th December

Good actress...NOT.
seeker1 at 11:38 PM JST - 19th December

She's great. Always been infatuated with her. Shocked when she got married, elated when she got divorced. I don't think Norika is in any way washed up. I'm sure Cabaret will be a great success.
Junnama at 03:13 PM JST - 20th December

Hmmm, Nori is looking a bit rough around the edges in this pic..
Blue_Tiger at 08:16 PM JST - 20th December

Is this a strip club or a musical?
Rugbyfan at 11:50 AM JST - 21st December

Norika is an absolutely gorgeous woman who just oozes sexyiness!!!!