Musical "Moriarty the Patriot" HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya (Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku; Operator: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.) is hosting "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026," an urban festival where visitors can enjoy live entertainment such as theater and music in the open air of Hibiya, from April 25th (Sat) to May 31st (Sun).
On May 4th (Monday, a national holiday), the cast of the musical "Moriarty the Patriot" appeared on stage.
The two lead actors, Shogo Suzuki and Ryo Hirano, along with stage MCs Ikkei Yamamoto (for the 13:00 show) and Kenta Kamakari (for the 15:00 show), and the ensemble team members Shinji Osawa, Airi Kumada, Kanade Tanaka, and Yuta Wakabayashi, presented a special setlist that condensed the charm of the series, accompanied by live performances by pianist Momoko Sakata and violinist Shuga Hayashi.

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The first song performed was "Open the Door" from Op.3 -The Ghost of Whitechapel-.
At the 13:00 performance, Shogo Suzuki said, "It brings back memories, and just listening to the music makes you feel warm and refreshed." Ryo Hirano reflected, "I remember singing this song with everyone at a concert we held two years ago, but it's different this time. Singing it with just the two of us brings back memories of the main performance and makes me feel a little sentimental."
Pianist Momoko Sakata, who was performing at the HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL for the first time, expressed her joy, saying, "I was so happy." Violinist Shuga Hayashi smiled and said, "It was the best."
At the 15:00 PM performance, Suzuki shared her thoughts, saying, "The mood of the song matches today's weather, so I sang it hoping that everyone would release their emotional burdens and live freely."

The second song is Op.2 -Scandals of the British Empire-, "This World" from Scandals of the British Empire Reprise.
The third song is "That Frozen Soul" from Op. 5 -The Final Case-.
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The 13:00 performance will feature "The Life You Gave Me" from Op.5 -The Final Case-.
At the 15:00 stage, they performed "Only I" from Op.1.
They performed three songs in a row.
At the 13:00 performance, Hirano revealed what happened behind the scenes, saying, "Since it was outdoors, we lowered the pitch by a semitone, adjusted the tempo, and had another meeting to rehearse the performance."
At the 15:00 PM performance, Suzuki said, "The lines 'Bringing comfort to those who grieve' and 'I will overthrow those in power and change everything in this world' are the very core of William's songs, so I am very happy that people who are unfamiliar with this work or song can hear it in an outdoor setting." He shared his thoughts on the work.

For the fifth piece, the ensemble team (Shinji Osawa, Airi Kumada, Kanade Tanaka, and Yuta Wakabayashi) joined in and performed "Rondo" from Op.3 -The Ghost of Whitechapel-.
At the 13:00 performance, Suzuki expressed his gratitude, saying, "Moriarty the Patriot (Musical) is different from typical musicals in that it only features piano and violin, and it's reassuring to have the ensemble members singing behind us, both when we're acting and when we're singing. Thank you as always." Hirano also expressed his anticipation, saying, "There are many other ensemble members, and they all practice with such dedication that hearing the beautiful harmony of the four of us this time made me look forward to the upcoming performances."
Then, on behalf of the ensemble, Shinji Osawa said, "Thank you to everyone who has been supporting us since the premiere in 2019. I am truly happy to have this opportunity to sing with such trustworthy colleagues. I think we have made a great start towards our next performance, so we will do our best. Thank you."
At the 3:00 PM stage, Ms. Suzuki shared her thoughts on the production, saying, "We've been creating Moriarty the Musical for seven years, and the ensemble team has been incredibly supportive. The main story is about rising up for the people, so I'm truly happy that they're standing on stage with us in a place like this."
Tanaka Kanade, who is participating for the first time, shared her feelings, saying, "I was given the opportunity to sing the soprano part this time, and I felt nervous because there are currently four of us singing one part each, and I felt the weight of responsibility. The songs in Moriarty the Musical are very difficult, but there are many songs with beautiful melodies and exciting, memorable songs, so I am looking forward to the rehearsals and the actual performance."

<Enthusiasm for the next performance and a message to attendees>

Ryo Hirano
This time, we're reviving the original production for the first time in seven years, so we've changed the structure and music, but some parts remain the same as the original. Of course, those who saw the original production will enjoy it, and there may be some who have heard of the musical "Moriarty the Patriot" but find it difficult to follow if they start from the middle. However, this time we are reviving the original production, so I think this is a great opportunity for you to experience the musical "Moriarty the Patriot" in the theater. We would be delighted if you could come to the theater.

Shogo Suzuki
Although it was a short time, I am very happy that I was given this opportunity to let everyone know a little about the musical "Moriarty the Patriot."
I'm sure there are some of you who have been supporting us for many years, and others who are just discovering us now, but as (Hirano) Ryo said, this is the beginning of the story, so I really hope you'll come and see it at the Tennozu Galaxy Theatre starting June 27th. As I say in the lyrics of my first solo song, it's a story about how to stand with the common people, the unrewarded, and the powerless, how to overthrow those in power, and how much the world can be changed, so I think it's a work that can respond to all sorts of thoughts and feelings that are in your hearts right now.
We would be delighted if you could come and support us at the theater. Thank you so much.

<Musical "Moriarty the Patriot: A Study in Scarlet Reprise" Performance Information>

Appearance
William James Moriarty: Shogo Suzuki
Sherlock Holmes: Ryo Hirano

Albert James Moriarty: Hidetoshi Kubota / Kazuaki Yasue
Louis James Moriarty: Translated by Ikkei Yamamoto and Hiroki Hyakuna
Sebastian Moran: Takashi Sasaki
Fred Pollock: Yushin Miyajima (ORβIT) / Seiji Shintani

John H. Watson: Kenta Kamakari / Shinichi Hashimoto

Miss Hudson: Kanon Nanaki
George Lestrade / Jefferson Hope: Takashi Takagi / Yuichi Ito

Baron Lenny Dublin: Hidenari Yoshida
Earl Blitz Enders: Koji Kominami / Kosuke Naito

Karin Iji, Shinji Osawa, Daisuke Kawashima, Yuki Kimura, Airi Kumada, Seiya Shirasaki
Junpei Takama, Kazuki Takeuchi, Kanade Tanaka, Yuma Hasui, Yuta Wakabayashi, Rika Watanabe

Piano: Momoko Sakata / Tadasuke
Violin: Shumasa Hayashi

Swing: Takuya Okamoto, Katsuta Tomomatsu, Momoe Honda

Staff
Choreography: Hirosaki Uran
Sword fighting choreography: Yasuhiro Roppongi
Stage Director: Hiromichi Kobayashi
Art: Wakako Matsumoto
Lighting: Hideki Ohata
Sound: Shinya Yoshimoto
Video: Watanabe Kazuki
Costume: Maya
Hair and Makeup: Masako Nakahara
Vocal coach: Rika Mizuno
Assistant Directors: Masataka Takahashi, Sae Tamaya
Production progress: Kanta Asada
Promotional and merchandise design: Yuina Ouchi, Mai Takano
Promotional and merchandise photography: Takuma Suda
Promotion and Merchandise Director: Yuki Suzuki, Aika Oshima
Piano provided by: Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd.

■Website/SNS
Official website: https://www.marv.jp/special/moriarty/
Official X: @mu_moriarty
Official Instagram: @mu_moriarty
■ Inquiries about performances
Marvelous User Support: https://www.marv.jp/support/st/
■Organizer: Musical "Moriarty the Patriot" Project
©Hikaru Miyoshi/Shueisha ©Musical "Moriarty the Patriot" Project

Interviewed by Student Newspaper Online on June 4, 2026 by Yurie Watanabe, second-year student at Josai International University