Sky Theater MBS
This 1,289-seat theater is located in the JP Tower Osaka, directly connected to Osaka Station will open on March 27, 2024.
The flexible stage structure has all the latest equipment needed to present top class entertainment from Japan and abroad, including plays, musicals, music, performing arts, and traditional arts. It also aims to foster and disseminate the culture of the Kansai region and be a center of exciting energy.
This theater was designed so that patrons can experience the ultimate in live entertainment in comfort, with the latest equipment to accommodate a wide range of performances.
The entrance is located on 6F of JP Tower Osaka (KITTE OSAKA), which is connected directly to JR Osaka Station, and access is available from seven subway and private railway stations. Excellent direct access connecting from the shinkansen and airports is also available, allowing it to welcome visitors not only from Kansai but from all parts of Japan.
A variety of interesting routes connect to the theater from JR Osaka Station, including the West Gate direct passage, a pedestrian deck connecting directly from the Bridge Gate, and the Nishi Umeda underground pedestrian passage. Visitors can pick the route they want to explore based on their preferences and the weather, and escape into interesting spaces along the way.
* JP Tower Osaka 5F – 8F (entrance on 6F), 871 first floor seats, 418 second floor seats, 7 wheelchair spaces
Facilities
| Audio equipment | Digital control surface (Yamaha CS-R5), proscenium speakers, stage-side speakers, infill speakers, wall speakers, ceiling speakers, other mobile speakers, AFC system |
|---|---|
| Visual equipment | Shelf for projector equipment is available (front of the second floor Seating). |
| Lighting equipment | 5 suspension light batons, 3 Seating suspension lights, upper horizon light, lighting console (Marumo MARIONET Z) |
| Incidental equipment | 9 backstage rooms (2 large rooms, 2 with Shower booth) |
| Other | The stage is in proscenium format with an orchestra pit and side stage passages. It features 42 electrically operated fly bars for scenery changes. Additionally, it is equipped with facilities for broadcasting, live streaming, and has cable access points for transmission. |
Room Layout
| Venue | Seating capacity (Theater) |
|---|---|
| 1F seet | 871 |
| 2F seet | 418 |
| Orchestra pit | |
| Dressing rooms (9 rooms) |
Access
Sky Theater MBS
6F, JP Tower Osaka, 3-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0001
TEL: 06-6676-8466 (Weekdays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Access from JR Line:
- Osaka Station [West Exit Direct Access]
- Kitashinchi Station
Subway (Osaka Metro):
- Midosuji Line – Umeda Station
- Yotsubashi Line – Nishi-Umeda Station
- Tanimachi Line – Higashi-Umeda Station
Hanshin and Hankyu Electric Trains:
- Osaka Umeda Station, a few minutes away via underground passages and pedestrian deck from various stations.