Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning animated feature film comes to life in “Spirited Away: Live on Stage,” full of dazzling sets, captivating musical numbers, and wondrous puppets of beloved characters. Adapted and directed by Tony Award-winner John Caird (“Les Misérables”), two unique casts and performances were filmed during the show’s acclaimed 2022 run at Tokyo’s historic Imperial Theatre, featuring Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro.
As part of Studio Ghbli Fest 2026, Fathom Entertainment will screen dubbed and subtitled versions of “Spirited Away: Live on Stage” at selected theaters throughout Southern California on Thursday, Oct. 1 and 8. For theater locations and tickets, go to: www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/spirited-away-live-on-stage-studio-ghibli-fest-2026/
Fathom will also screen the original animated feature to celebrate its 25th anniversary from Oct. 17 to 21. For theater locations and tickets: www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/spirited-away-studio-ghibli-fest-2026/
The live show is scheduled to be performed at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles in September and October 2027.