Gachiakuta Stage Play Cancels Shows After Lead Actor Injures Leg
A mid-run lead actor injury forces a sudden recast and two canceled performances for the stage adaptation of a currently-airing manga property.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime News Network.
The Gachiakuta stage play canceled its Wednesday and Thursday performances after lead actor Hikaru Imamaki tore his meniscus during Tuesday's evening show. Imamaki will withdraw from the remaining run, and Ryota Kamiya will take over the role of Rudo starting Friday.
Hikaru Imamaki, who plays protagonist Rudo in the stage adaptation of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta, tore his meniscus during Tuesday's evening performance. The injury was diagnosed immediately, and after discussions with Imamaki, his agency, and the production committee, he will withdraw from the remaining shows to focus on treatment. The Wednesday and Thursday performances were canceled outright. Actor Ryota Kamiya will replace Imamaki starting with Friday's afternoon show. The play runs at Tokyo's Stellar Ball through May 31 and then moves to Kyoto's Rohm Theater June 5-7.
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