Make the Bowers Museum your destination on “final Fridays” of the month, featuring after-hours access to Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form, anime screenings, and a DJ spinning in the galleries. Attendees will be granted free General Admission for dressing up in cosplay!*

SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage (2022)

"A magical adaptation of Miyazaki's masterpiece" – Cody Allen, Geek Vibes Nation

Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award®-winning* animated feature film comes to life in this first-ever stage adaptation full of dazzling sets, captivating musical numbers, and wondrous puppets of beloved characters. Adapted and directed by Tony Award® winner John Caird (Les Misérables), SPIRITED AWAY: Live on Stage features two unique casts and performances filmed during the show's acclaimed 2022 run at Tokyo's historic Imperial Theatre, featuring Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro.

*2002: Best Animated Feature, Spirited Away

4 – 8 PM Asian Comics / DJ: Members or cosplay $10 | Adults $28 | Seniors (Age 62+) and Students (12+) $25 PURCHASE TICKETS

AJ Calzada will be spinning music in the Asian Comics exhibit from 4 - 8 PM. Docents will be available in the Asian Comics exhibit from 4 - 6 PM.

4 - 8 PM Dreamland Maid’s Café will have a variety of Calpico and merchandise for sale in the Key Courtyard.

6 PM SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage : Cosplay $5 | Members $10 | General $15 | 170 MIN, Japanese with English subtitles PURCHASE TICKETS

ALL GALLERIES & NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | AFTER HOURS

Questions? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 714.567.3677. Proceeds benefit Bowers Museum Education Programs. Tickets are non-refundable.

*Cosplay restrictions will apply, click here to view Cosplay Guidelines.