{"id":50520,"date":"2024-03-26T17:51:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T21:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=50520"},"modified":"2024-05-01T09:01:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T13:01:04","slug":"jq-magazine-nippon-in-new-york-marc-summers-queen-bee-the-joy-of-sake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2024\/03\/26\/jq-magazine-nippon-in-new-york-marc-summers-queen-bee-the-joy-of-sake\/","title":{"rendered":"JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York \u2014 \u2018SPY x FAMILY\u2019 Movie, The Joy of Sake, World Championship Sumo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By <\/em><\/strong>JQ magazine<\/em> <\/strong><\/a>editor <\/em><\/strong>Justin<\/em> Tedaldi<\/em><\/strong><\/a> (CIR <\/em><\/strong>Kobe-shi<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, 2001-02). Justin<\/em><\/strong> has<\/em><\/strong> written<\/em><\/strong> about<\/em><\/strong> Japanese<\/em><\/strong> arts<\/em><\/strong> and<\/em><\/strong> entertainment<\/em><\/strong> for<\/em><\/strong> JETAA<\/em><\/strong> since 2005. For<\/em><\/strong> more<\/em><\/strong> of<\/em><\/strong> his<\/em><\/strong> articles, <\/em><\/strong>click<\/em> here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring has sprung in the Big Apple, and that means one thing: a new season of sounds, colors, and spectacular performing arts to match the blossoming sakura trees throughout the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month\u2019s highlights include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Russ Rowland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Now through June 2 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New World Stages<\/strong><\/a>, 340 West 50th Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$39-$149 reserved seats, $299 VIP with meet-and-greet, front seats and gift bag<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On your mark! Get set! Go!<\/em> to this one-of-a-kind intimate theatrical adventure that will leave you inspired, hopeful and feeling like a kid again. Marc Summers, the host of internationally renowned shows like Nickelodeon\u2019s Double Dare<\/em> and Food Network\u2019s Unwrapped<\/em>, tells all about his extraordinary life in this part game show-part memoir-all heart theatrical adventure which the New York Times<\/em> calls \u201cas satisfying as riding down a spiraling slide into a giant ice-cream sundae.\u201dWritten by Alex Brightman and directed by Chad Rabinovitz, the creative team includes original music by Drew Gasparini and co-sound design by David Sheehan and Hidenori Nakajo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, April 2, 8:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queen Bee<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sony Hall<\/strong><\/a>, 235 West 46th Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$35 standing room only, $55 VIP reserved seating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queen Bee is a band from Japan formed in 2009. With their unique and intense performances and newsworthy activities in various fields, they have created abuzz not only in the music industry but also in various other fields. Their songs rank high on music charts, and their live shows are sold out in in many places, boasting an overwhelming presence in terms of both popularity and ability. Their songs have also been used for popular anime such as \u201cMephisto,<\/em>\u201d the ending theme for the anime OSHI NO KO<\/em> and \u201c01,\u201d the opening theme for the anime UNDEAD UNLUCK<\/em> and \u201cVIOLENCE,\u201d the ending theme for the anime Chainsaw Man<\/em> and \u201cKaen (Fire),\u201d the opening theme for the anime Dororo<\/em> and \u201cHALF,\u201d the ending theme for the anime Tokyo Ghoul:re<\/em>. A statement provided by the band exclaims: \u201cQueen Bee\u2019s first performance in New York! I can\u2019t wait to cause a frenzy across languages and borders. You may have heard of us from anime, or maybe from our attitude or world view. I promise you it will be an extraordinary night in New York, that will make you want to celebrate our meeting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Sonyhall.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Monday, April 8, 8:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keiko Matsui<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sony Hall<\/strong><\/a>, 235 West 46th Street <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$35 GA seating, $75 VIP reserved seating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis album is about the hope that we all carry inside of us,\u201d shares internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian, Keiko Matsui, who has worked with everyone from Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Bob James, and Hugh Masekela. \u201cI have this dream where we can each cherish our own happiness and learn to accept and care for one another.\u201d There is a reason why the stunning, soft-spoken, and petite powerhouse with such a commanding presence at the piano has amassed a devout following through the years. \u201cWhen I tour around the world and witness how my music cuts through our differences and connects everyone, it makes me feel euphoric!\u201d exclaims Keiko, who harnesses this joy on her 30th recording Euphoria<\/em>. She enlists an all-star contingency of special guests including vocalist, and daughter of Donny Hathaway, Lalah Hathaway, trumpeter Randy Brecker, guitarist Mike Stern, saxophonist Kirk Whalum, vibist Joel Ross, harmonica player Gr\u00e9goire Maret and pianist\/arranger John Beasley. Keiko concludes, \u201cDuring the past few years, I have witnessed the loss of life and seen people\u2019s sadness and it has been really painful, but it has helped to remind me of the precious gift of time and the importance of gratitude for what I have now,\u201d confides Keiko.\u201d \u201cEuphoria<\/em> is my gift to my fans around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Joyofsake.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Joy of Sak<\/strong><\/a>e<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metropolitan Pavilion<\/strong><\/a>, 125 West 18th Street <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$130<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take 578 premium sakes + 16 top restaurants = one amazing evening! Experience the largest and liveliest sake-tasting event in the U.S., with award-winning sakes from the U.S. National Sake Appraisal served in peak condition, plus sake-inspired appetizers to nibble while you sip. This year\u2019s superb restaurant line-up features names like Katsuya, Towa and Sakagura. Good food, good friends, good sake\u2014it all comes together at The Joy of Sake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, April 13, 8:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Championship Sumo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Theater at Madiscon Square Garden<\/a>, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$35.05-$251.05<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter the dohy\u014d<\/em> for \u201cThe Biggest Show on Earth\u201d! Sumo, a larger-than-life global sport spectacle, is already contested in over 84 countries around the world. As Japan\u2019s national sport since ancient times, this special event will feature rikishi<\/em> (sumo wrestlers) squaring off in fast-paced, action-packed matches, with a minimum of a dozen fighters  competing in up to 42 one-on-one bouts. Giants of the sporting world (they typically weigh from 330 to 450 pounds), Sumo wrestlers continue to be regarded as sacred in Japan today, especially those who win tournaments and acquire the prestigious title of yokozuna<\/em>, or grand champion. Some of this tournament\u2019s stars include Japan\u2019s Hidemasa \u201cChiyotairyu\u201d Miegetsuin, USA\u2019s Kamal \u201cBig Kimo\u201d Basira , Egypt\u2019s Oosuna \u201cSandstorm\u201d Arashi, Russia\u2019s Soslan \u201cBig Bear\u201d Gagloev, and Brazil\u2019s Rui \u201cThe Hurricane\u201d Junior!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 2023 SPY x FAMILY The Movie Project \u00a9 Tatsuya Endo\/Shueisha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Premieres Thursday, April 18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

S<\/em><\/strong><\/a>P<\/em><\/strong><\/a>Y<\/em><\/strong><\/a> x FAMILY CODE: White<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Village East by Angelika<\/strong><\/a>, 181-189 2nd Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$10-$18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tatsuya Endo\u2019s smash manga and anime series comes to the big screen with an all-new story! He’s a spy. She’s an assassin. Together, Loid and Yor keep their double lives to themselves while pretending to be the perfect family. However, their adopted daughter Anya, a telepath, knows both of their exciting secrets unbeknownst to them. While under the guise of taking his family on a weekend winter getaway, Loid’s attempt to make progress on his current mission Operation Strix proves difficult when Anya mistakenly gets involved and triggers events that threaten world peace!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GKIDS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

April 27-May 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirited Away<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various theaters <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inaugural selction of this year\u2019s Studio Ghibli Fest<\/a> and winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki\u2019s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animation. Chihiro\u2019s family is moving to a new house, but when they stop on the way to explore an abandoned village, her parents undergo a mysterious transformation and Chihiro is whisked into a world of fantastic spirits ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba. Put to work in a magical bathhouse for spirits and demons, Chihiro must use all her wits to survive in this strange new place, find a way to free her parents and return to the normal world. Overflowing with imaginative creatures and thrilling storytelling, Spirited Away<\/em> became a worldwide smash hit, and is one of the most critically acclaimed films of all time. Click here<\/em><\/a> for sub and dub dates.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more <\/em>JQ articles, click <\/em><\/strong>here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here. Spring has sprung in the Big Apple, and that means one thing: a new season of sounds, colors, and spectacular performing arts to match the blossoming sakura trees throughout the city. This month\u2019s highlights include:  Now through June 2  The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers New World Stages, 340 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[75,4,53,263,291,21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-art","category-articlejournalism","category-events","category-film","category-jq-magazine","category-music"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pkZ7m-d8Q","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50520","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50520"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50520\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50604,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50520\/revisions\/50604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50520"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50520"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}