Ninomiya plays killer in "Strangers on a Train"

Tokyograph News · 06-12-2009, 09:25 PM

Arashi's Kazunari Ninomiya will be performing in his first stage play in four years. He has been given the starring role in "Strangers on a Train" ("Mishiranu Joukyaku"), opening this summer.

The play is based on the popular novel of the same name, which was turned into a film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1951. The suspenseful story tells of a wealthy young man named Bruno who happens to meet an up-and-coming architect named Guy during a train ride. They each have their own difficult personal circumstances, and Bruno proposes that they "exchange" murders - Bruno will kill Guy's unfaithful wife if Guy kills Bruno's father.

Robert Allan Ackerman, who has handled several Broadway productions, will produce the play. Ninomiya has been cast as the wild and devilish Bruno, while Kumiko Akiyoshi plays his mother. Shige Uchida is also part of the cast. Coincidentally, Akiyoshi previously played Ninomiya's mother in the 2003 movie "Ao no Hono," which also featured Ninomiya as a killer, though under different circumstances.

"Strangers on a Train" is being performed at The Globe Tokyo from July 18 to August 11.

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meoinkie2 · 06-13-2009, 03:22 AM

i just envy those who'll be able to watch the play..

06-15-2009, 01:02 PM

I wanted to watch this.

Ninomiya will be playing Bruno who is a homosexual with a mother complex. Such a delicious role. Definitely would buy the DVD if the producer is smart enough milk the cash out of Nino fans and give what they want. Hopefully they won't dilute this play from the original version.

06-16-2009, 05:25 PM

It's Nino birthday. He is now officially 26 years old!
Happy birthday Nino. May you forever be the awesome person you are and keep on acting!
Good luck with your play ^^

06-16-2009, 11:08 PM

Happy Birthday Nino!
Good luck on your drama too!

06-17-2009, 04:53 PM

NINO baby>>> HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY!!!
Poor Nino,..you're stuck in a 16 yr. old body yet you're already 26.

May you always be Young and have more success in your life.

Thank You for loving my Ohno as if he's your wifey,..but plz just do it for the sake of fanservice,..I'm still hoping him to be my husband in the future>>>

and Thank You for taking care and loving Arashi too,..ILU

06-12-2009, 09:25 PM	#1
Tokyograph News Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Ninomiya plays killer in "Strangers on a Train" Arashi's Kazunari Ninomiya will be performing in his first stage play in four years. He has been given the starring role in "Strangers on a Train" ("Mishiranu Joukyaku"), opening this summer. The play is based on the popular novel of the same name, which was turned into a film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1951. The suspenseful story tells of a wealthy young man named Bruno who happens to meet an up-and-coming architect named Guy during a train ride. They each have their own difficult personal circumstances, and Bruno proposes that they "exchange" murders - Bruno will kill Guy's unfaithful wife if Guy kills Bruno's father. Robert Allan Ackerman, who has handled several Broadway productions, will produce the play. Ninomiya has been cast as the wild and devilish Bruno, while Kumiko Akiyoshi plays his mother. Shige Uchida is also part of the cast. Coincidentally, Akiyoshi previously played Ninomiya's mother in the 2003 movie "Ao no Hono," which also featured Ninomiya as a killer, though under different circumstances. "Strangers on a Train" is being performed at The Globe Tokyo from July 18 to August 11. Link to article

06-13-2009, 03:22 AM	#2
meoinkie2 嵐 is my anti-drug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Japan in my dreams :p Posts: 299	i just envy those who'll be able to watch the play.. __________________ Happy 10th Year Arashi!! "create a storm throughout the world" - Aiba Masaki

06-16-2009, 05:25 PM	#4
Unregistered Posts: n/a	posted on 17 June It's Nino birthday. He is now officially 26 years old! Happy birthday Nino. May you forever be the awesome person you are and keep on acting! Good luck with your play ^^

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06-15-2009, 01:02 PM	#3
Unregistered Posts: n/a	I wanted to watch this. Ninomiya will be playing Bruno who is a homosexual with a mother complex. Such a delicious role. Definitely would buy the DVD if the producer is smart enough milk the cash out of Nino fans and give what they want. Hopefully they won't dilute this play from the original version.

06-16-2009, 11:08 PM	#5
Unregistered Posts: n/a	Happy Birthday Nino! Good luck on your drama too!

06-17-2009, 04:53 PM	#6
Unregistered Posts: n/a	NINO baby>>> HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY!!! Poor Nino,..you're stuck in a 16 yr. old body yet you're already 26. May you always be Young and have more success in your life. Thank You for loving my Ohno as if he's your wifey,..but plz just do it for the sake of fanservice,..I'm still hoping him to be my husband in the future>>> and Thank You for taking care and loving Arashi too,..ILU