Ryoko Yonekura kicks off musical 'Chicago'

Ryuichi Kawamura, Ryoko Yonekura, Yoka Wao and Kenya Osumi meet the press on Tuesday after the preview performance at Akasaka ACT Theater in Tokyo.

PHOTO BY TARO FUJIMOTO

Ryoko Yonekura kicks off musical 'Chicago'

Wednesday 08th October, 06:43 AM JST

By Taro Fujimoto

TOKYO —

Actress Ryoko Yonekura, 33, will star in her first musical, “Chicago,” in Tokyo from Wednesday. At a media preview event Tuesday, Yonekura performed a few lively dance numbers together with other cast members such as Yoka Wao, Ryuichi Kawamura and Kenya Osumi.

“This is my first musical experience but I have always wanted to perform on stage,” she said. “‘Chicago’ is my favorite musical, so I feel kind of awed to be a part of it.” Asked about her sexy costume, she answered: “We don’t have time to say, ‘Oh! The costume is embarrassing!’ I’m supposed to wear this sort of getup for this musical.”

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rjd_jr at 07:25 AM JST - 8th October

Ryoko always been one of my favorites. Best of luck to her.
ProfessorJ at 09:59 AM JST - 8th October

Ryoko has always been one of my least favourites. May people see her for the beetlejuice that she is.
borscht at 12:06 PM JST - 8th October

I wonder if they could adapt "Chicago" for Japan and have them wear clothes typical of the time (1930-40s) in Japan rather than copy. It could be called "Osaka"... No, never mind.
Loki520 at 05:17 PM JST - 8th October

Ryoko seems to have gotten a bit skinny lately.