Kazutaka Ishii (Kazutaka Ishii, 1968, January 23), the Japan of the musical actor , singer-songwriter , music director is. Born in Katsushika-ku , Tokyo . Graduated from Sophia University Faculty of Foreign Studies, Department of Hispanic Language.
In 1991, he successfully passed the audition of Toho musical “ Miss Saigon ” from over 15,000 applicants. However, there is an anecdote that the person himself had never seen a musical just by applying at the recommendation of a friend.
After that, in 1994, he was selected as the role of Marius in Toho musical “ Les Miserables ” and has performed in Marius more than 400 times. It will be known to musical enthusiasts with looks that shine on the stage and outstanding singing ability.
2003 time of "Les Miserables" in the cast modified, but to audition applicants in Jaber criminal role in the intention of office, the director John Caird "He's Valjean!" In person from branded and, at the time Japan Remize youngest of the 35-year-old, had to play Jean Valjean in (the last will be 70-year-old on the role). This continued until the 2006 stage. According to Ishii himself, there are only three actors in the world who have changed from Marius to Barjan.
While appearing in various musicals besides Toho Musical, he continues to work as a singer and has produced four albums indie . The dubbing of the main character of Disney animation “ Aladdin ” is generally famous. Live activities are also active, collaborating with various musicians. Originally I like rock and AOR , so the range of music activities is a little different from so-called musical actors.
He also provides music as a composer, but in “The Secret of the Bridesmaid” , which was first performed on August 2, 2006, he was the first to work as a music director for a musical drama. providing.
In December 2006, Akira Shirai and Atsuko Takaizumi stage "that we are performances every year restaurant you are of a la carte actor and musician was a guest participated in." The stage invited guests every year, but Ishii volunteered for it
Music program, which began broadcasting in July 2006, " Real Music Web TV " ( Real Music Web TV had served a) Linkman in. He has also been active in the band “ FIANCHI ” formed around Hiroshi Shinkawa as a part-time member since the spring of 2007 .
In April 2010, he was recognized for acting as Professor Higgins of “ My Fair Lady ” and Molina of “ Kijo no Kiss ” and won the 35th Kazuo Kikuta Drama Award and Drama Award.
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