Ryo Kimura’s first lead theater role

Actor Ryo Kimura has his first starring role in a play this fall. He will lead in “Yoroboshi,” originally written by Yukio Mishima as part of the collection “Kindai Nogakushu” (usually referred to as “Five Modern Noh Plays” in English).

Kimura’s character in “Yoroboshi” is a blind young man. The role was previously played by Tatsuya Fujiwara in 2000.

The new production is being directed by Shigefumi Fukatsu. It will be performed in September and October at the New National Theatre, Tokyo.

Source:
Sponichi Annex