David Bowie's Final Gift!
The long-awaited Japanese premiere of the musical "LAZARUS"!

David Bowie, a legendary rock star and innovator who had a major impact on fashion, art, and culture since the 1970s. The musical "LAZARUS" (premiered off-Broadway in 2015), which was produced around the same time as his last album “★ (Black Star),” and which also became his last project, will have its Japanese premiere.

Inspired by the film "The Man Who Fell to Earth" (1976, directed by Nicolas Roeg), in which Bowie played the main character, it tells the story of Thomas Newton, an alien who is trapped on the Earth and drowns himself in alcohol, unable to return to his home planet or even die. He meets a mysterious girl and together they seek out their own destiny.

The script was co-written by Enda Walsh. The Japanese version will be directed by Akira Shirai, who has worked and staged all of the Japanese versions of Walsh's works. The play features 17 songs, including new songs written specifically for the musical, "LAZARUS," "No Plan," "Killing a Little Time," and "When I Met You," as well as David Bowie's signature songs, such as "Changes," "Absolute Beginners," and "Heroes." This production will respect David Bowie's wishes, and all of the songs will be performed in English.