Musical Concert “Welcome to Broadway” at the Former Maeda Residence Western-Style Building

A musical concert presented by Alice Kim and Kazue Kiyono, both active in New York.
This is the first installment of a concert series that will also be held in Seoul, South Korea.
For the Japanese tour, the show features vocalist Reona Tanaka, pianist Minako Takeda, and violinist Miu Uesugi, presenting a selection of classic musical masterpieces in three languages: Japanese, English, and Korean.

Program
Chicago
The Phantom of the Opera
Wicked
Jersey Boys
The Sound of Music
Guys and Dolls
Jekyll & Hyde, and more

*The program is subject to change without notice.

Cast

Alice Kim (Vocals) Holds an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) from the Boston Conservatory. Member of the Actors’ Equity Association (AEA). She has appeared in numerous musicals, including *The King and I* and *Company*, and has performed on international stages such as the New Year’s Concert at the National Assembly of South Korea.

Kazue Kiyono (Vocals) Moved to New York after graduating from Waseda University. Graduated from The New School’s Jazz Department. Has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, and other venues, collaborating with renowned artists both in Japan and abroad.

Reona Tanaka (Vocals) After graduating from Toin Gakuen High School and Meiji University, she has worked as a singer and musical theater actor in both Japan and the United States. She made her Off-Broadway debut in a leading role and has also performed at the Apollo Theater and major venues in Japan. She is active in a wide range of genres, including musicals and gospel.

Minako Takeda (Piano) Her activities span a wide range of genres, from classical to jazz and musicals. While in New York, she served as music director for a production that was selected as a finalist for the New York New Works Festival. Since returning to Japan, in addition to performing, she has composed music for film and video productions.

Miu Uesugi (Violin) Graduated from Notre Dame Seishin High School and the Department of Literature, Faculty of Letters, Waseda University. She received the Excellence Award at the 2025 All-Japan String Competition. In addition to her performance activities, she is engaged in well-being initiatives that fuse art and neuroscience, as well as efforts to address social issues through the arts.