Spirited Away

September 2 – October 24, 2027

Spirited Away

Toho Co Ltd Presents
Based on the Animated Feature Film by Hayao Miyazaki
Spirited Away
Adapted by John Caird
Co-adapted by Maoko Imai
Original Score by Joe Hisaishi
In association with Studio Ghibli

Ticket Price (all-in pricing including fees)

Starts at $37.95

Run Time

3 hours, including one intermission.

Friends Ticket Presale

Presale: Summer 2027

Priority Access

On sale: Summer 2027

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On sale: Summer 2027

STUDIO GHIBLI’S OSCAR-WINNING SPIRITED AWAY  LIVE ON STAGE WILL KICK OFF OUR 60TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON in 2027!

Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning Spirited Away, created by legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki, is re-imagined for the stage by Olivier and Tony Award-winning director of Les Misérables, John Caird.

Featuring wildly imaginative puppets, dazzling set and costume designs, and a live orchestra playing the magnificent original film score by Joe Hisaishi, this critically acclaimed production arrives at the Ahmanson Theatre in 2027.

Spirited Away originally premiered in Tokyo in 2022 and went on to enjoy a record-breaking season at the London Coliseum in 2024 where the production won Best New Play at the 2025 WhatsOnStage Awards and was nominated for four Olivier Awards.

A masterpiece of storytelling and stunning visuals, Spirited Away  tells the enchanting tale of Chihiro who while traveling to a new home with her family, stumbles into a world of fantastic spirits ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba. When her parents are turned into pigs and she is put to work in a magical bathhouse, Chihiro must use her wits to survive in this strange new place, find a way to free her parents, and return to the normal world.

This production will be presented in Japanese with English subtitles.

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Seven actors lay stacked on top of each other horizontally, peeking out from behind an open door. Only their surprised faces are visible outside of the door frame. Across from them, a man in a suit has one arm outstretched, having just opened the door.
"Utterly magical! Studio Ghibli’s gem becomes a theatrical feast."

The Guardian

"Impossible to imagine a better adaptation than this!"

Chicago Tribune

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Creative Team

Original Score by

Joe Hisaishi

Musical Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements by

Brad Haak

Associate Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Ableton Programming by

Conor Keelan

Set Design by

Jon Bausor

Puppetry Design and Direction by

Toby Olié

Choreographer/Staging by

Shigehiro Ide

Lighting Design by

Jiro Katsushiba

Sound Design by

Koichi Yamamoto

Costume Design by

Sachiko Nakhara

Hair and Make Up Design by

Hiroaki Miyauchi

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