DREAM BOYS

DREAM BOYS

Kazuya Kamenashi, Koki Tanaka, & Tomoyuki Yara star in the fourth revival of DREAM BOYS

2008 · ★ 8.0 · Music

In September 2007, the musical "DREAM BOYS" was staged at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, featuring a main cast of KAT-TUN members Kazuya Kamenashi & Koki Tanaka, alongside Tomoyuki Yara of MA (Musical Academy); the production garnered high acclaim & saw tickets sell out on the very first day. This release is packed with highlights, featuring the full two-act musical—showcasing innovative, dynamic, & intricate staging, such as Kamenashi’s aerial performance that made full use of the theater space—as well as the "SHOW TIME" segment, which is filled with famous songs and hits.

Directed by Johnny Kitagawa · Written by Johnny Kitagawa

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