TOKYO —

Pop group Morning Musume and the Takarazuka Revue Company opened their joint stage performance of “Cinderella the Musical” in Tokyo this week. Former Takarazuka star Mire Aika, 43, is making a comeback in the musical after being treated for malignant lymphoma for the past seven months.

“I’m very happy to be here tonight. The treatment is finishing soon. Being on stage is the best medicine for me,” said Aika, who plays the role of Cinderella’s stepmother.

Morning Musume member Ai Takahashi, 21, who plays Cinderella, said she was a big fan of Takarazuka. “I’ve seen Ms Aika since I was small, so I’m very happy to work with her now.”

The musical will run through Aug 25 at Shinjuku Koma Theater in Tokyo.

3 Comments

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  Altria at 09:47 AM JST - 8th August

  Me and the lads are gonna hit this joint Friday night.

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  lipscombe at 10:35 AM JST - 8th August

  I heard it was a rip-roaring roller coaster runaway success of a show

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  shayouzoku at 06:35 PM JST - 8th August

  if "Love Revolution 21" isn't the closing number then i'm saving my money

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