An Exciting Live Stage Adaptation of Sailor Moon Set to Tour the US and UK
- The beloved stage adaptation of *Sailor Moon* will be showcased in the US and the UK with English subtitles.
- This production draws directly from the original manga, presenting a true “2.5D musical”rather than an original narrative.
- Performances will be held in multiple cities across the US, as well as in London, with tickets available for purchase.
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Sailor Moon enthusiasts in the US can rejoice as an official live stage adaptation is set to debut in March! While stage performances of anime and manga, including *Sailor Moon*, are popular in Japan, these productions seldom make it overseas. The challenges stem from language barriers and the limited availability of subtitled DVDs outside Japan.
Additionally, the high licensing costs for international releases often discourage distribution, making this event even more exciting for fans in the US and UK, who are exceptionally fortunate this year. A franchise like *Sailor Moon*, which collaborates with major artists like Ayumi Hamasaki, certainly has the global appeal to expand its reach.
The stage production, *Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon The Super Live*, will take place in London and several US cities between February and March. Performances will be presented in Japanese with English subtitles, marking the second tour of this adaptation in the United States, following its previous run in Washington, DC, and New York City in March 2019.
Fans can catch a sneak peek of the performance via the trailer available online:
UK Performance Schedule
According to the official UK site, the performance schedule is as follows:
- February 4-5, 23 / March 2-4, 16-19: London — Outernet
- February 11-13, 17-19 / March 9-11: London — KOKO
Tickets are currently available for purchase here.
US Performance Schedule
The following is the schedule for the US tour, as detailed on the official North American website:
- March 12: Pittsburgh, PA — Byham Theater
- March 15: Austin, TX — Bass Concert Hall
- March 18: San Antonio, TX — Majestic Theater
- March 19: Sugarland, TX — Smart Financial Center
- March 25: Seattle, WA — Paramount Theater
- March 27: Spokane, WA — First Interstate Center
- March 29: Portland, OR — Keller Auditorium
- April 1: Dallas, TX — Winspear Opera House
- April 3: Midland, TX — Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center
- April 6: Minneapolis, MN — Orpheum Theater
- April 8: St. Louis, MO — The Fabulous Fox
- April 11: Dayton, OH — Schuster Center
- April 13: Louisville, KY — The Kentucky Center
- April 15: Chicago, IL — Chicago Theater
- April 16: Milwaukee, WI — Riverside Theater
- April 18: Newark, NJ — NJPAC
- April 22: Philadelphia, PA — Miller Theater
- April 25-26: New York — Palladium Times Square
Tickets for the US performances are set to go on sale on January 31, 2025.
About Sailor Moon The Super Live
First unveiled in 2018 in Japan, *Sailor Moon The Super Live* features the talents of Kaori Miura, known for works like *The Prince of Tennis*, in the roles of writer, lyricist, and director. The choreographic elements are designed by Satomi Toma, while the score is composed by Go Sakabe and KOHEI.
This production is branded as a “2.5D musical presentation”and remains a testament to the original manga’s story rather than any newly crafted tale. While the UK website acknowledges partnerships with Animecon 25, Crunchyroll, and Artbox, the US site does not list any specific collaborators.
For those looking to revisit or discover *Sailor Moon*, the series is available for streaming on Hulu, while *Sailor Moon Crystal* can be enjoyed on Crunchyroll, Hulu, PlutoTV, Netflix, and various other platforms.
Source: Anime News Network
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