Beijing News (Reporter Liu Zhen) On July 25, co-produced by Damai Mailive, Hiken Pia, Fairchild Drama, Zheng Yunlong Workshop, and Doudou Hope, Fairchild Drama, Damai "Of course there is a play", Shan The stage play "Magic Moment" co-produced by Hou Lianbian Studio has its national premiere at the Shanghai Grand Theater. It is reported that the play is the first stage version of the classic film "Magic Moment" by Japan's "national comedy master" Mitani Yuuki. It is also the annual blockbuster production of Damai's "Of course there is a show" label in 2024.
Poster for the stage play "Magic Hour".
The stage play "Magic Moment" is adapted from the classic film of the same name by Japan's "national comedy master" Yuuki Mitani. The story it tells takes place in a small coastal town and revolves around the relationship between the hotel manager Noboru Bingo and the small town gangster leader Tenshio. The story unfolds. "Magic hour" is a technical term in movies, referring to the moment at dusk. Shooting in the short period of time from when the sun sets behind the horizon to when the light completely disappears is said to be able to capture dreamlike images, and the most beautiful moment of the day is the magic moment. In 2005, Mitani Yuki heard this word from a photographer during a shooting and decided to use it as a keyword to conceive a new work. In 2008, a film titled "Magic Hour" was officially released in Japan. This was also the fourth film written and directed by Yuki Mitani.
For the work being adapted into a stage play, the original author Yuki Mitani also said with great joy, "There is such a wonderful line in the movie. If you miss the magic moment, just wait until tomorrow. The magic moment will definitely come again. As long as The sun also rises. There will be magical moments in everyone's life. Please come to the theater, laugh and find your own 'magic moment'!"
In order to better pay tribute to and interpret this comedy classic, the stage play " The main creative lineup of "Magic Hour" is also quite eye-catching. In addition to Yuki Mitani, the original IP author who is well known and loved by Chinese audiences, the play also brings together outstanding drama actors such as Li Ren, Zheng Yunlong, Yan Nan, Zong Juntao, Wang Yadi, Huang Zhaohan, Zhang Shiman, Huang Jin and many other industry creators . In the play, Zheng Yunlong and Yan Nan play the protagonist Daiki Murata, Zong Juntao and Wang Yadi play the hotel manager Bingo Noboru, Huang Zhaohan plays Natsuko Shikama, who has a special affection for Bingo Noboru, and Zhang Shiman and Huang Jin play President Tianyan. His lover Mari Takachiho, and this time it is Li Ren, the screenwriter and director of the play, who plays the role of Konosuke Tenshio.
Zheng Yunlong plays the protagonist Murata Daiki.
As a first-class actor and director of the National Theater of China, Li Ren has directed many dramas such as "Shangganling", "Call 4921", and the Chinese version of the stage play "Frankenstein". Huang Hong, a famous performing artist, director, and screenwriter who has collaborated with Director Li Ren many times, serves as the artistic director of the play. In addition, the play’s stage design and props design director Shen Li, lighting designer Ren Dongsheng, costume and stage design designer Mo Xiaomin, and multimedia designer Hu Tianji are all top creators with rich experience in theatrical stage creation. This work also brings together the joint efforts of Japan's Fuji TV, OCE and other international art institutions, as well as artists from Japan, the United States, and South Korea, and has received strong support from the Beijing Culture and Art Fund, effectively promoting the exchange of excellent Chinese and foreign culture and art. .
Stills from the stage play "Magic Hour".
The stage play "Magic Moment" is another result of Damai's "Of course there is a show" label's continuous efforts in content construction, especially in the new classic creation track. As a drama label under Damai, "Of course there is drama" is deeply involved in the two major content creation themes of new classics and current life. Since its establishment more than three years ago, it has launched a number of excellent drama works that have both box office and reputation. Among them, the Chinese versions of the stage plays "Magic Hour" and "Frankenstein", the musicals "The Picture of Dorian Gray", "Rock and Roll Faust", and the immersive drama "Secret No. 9" are all adapted from world-class works. A classic work created by an artistic master.Li Jing, the manager of Damai’s “Of Course You Play” label, said, “International IP creation is a major content direction that the label has always paid close attention to. We hope to bring more global classic masterpieces with artistic value and universal significance to Bringing it into China will inject diversified content vitality into the market. At the same time, we will also be rooted in China's cultural soil and market characteristics to innovatively interpret these world classics, thereby creating new drama classics that meet the spirit of the times and the aesthetic needs of today's young audiences. The stage play "Magic Moment" launched this time is a brand new work of the new classic series of the 'Of course there is a play' label. We are very honored to bring the work of the comedy master Mr. Yuki Mitani to the Chinese theater stage and share it with the audience. The joy this comedy brings to people and the rich thoughts about dreams and life behind it are reported that after its premiere in Shanghai from July 25 to July 28, the stage play "Magic Moment" will also be performed in Chongqing and Suzhou. , Beijing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen and other cities for a national tour. Tickets for performances in the above cities are now open. According to the plan, the performances at Chongqing Station are from August 23 to August 25, the performances at Suzhou Station are from August 31 to September 1, the performances at Beijing Station are from September 12 to September 16, and the performances at Hangzhou Station are The time is from September 20 to September 22, and the performance time in Shenzhen is from September 27 to September 28.
editor, Xu Meilin
proofreader, Chen Diyan
