At a press conference held in March, Toda said, "I love watching musicals and often go to Broadway. I happened to see this production and was more surprised than happy to receive the offer! I was more surprised than happy to be offered the role.

Regarding her role, she said, "Helena Rubinstein is the type of person who is obsessed with money, partly because of her upbringing and circumstances; both of them are strong-willed. It is a difficult time for women to be at the top of their game, and I don't think you can imagine how strong they are," she commented.
Regarding the highlights of the show, he said, "They do not give up on their own aging, but it begins with the two of them at the height of their lives and depicts their decline against aging. But they live strongly toward it; they never see each other on stage and fight in their own places, but they share a common song and a relationship in which they are aware of each other as rivals but also as close to themselves. But I think it is interesting that they don't speak to each other on stage until the last scene.

As for her first collaboration with Toda, Asumi said, "There is no one who does not know your name. I am looking forward to seeing her play the role up close. She added, "This is my first time at the Kyoto Theater. I am happy because I have been performing in Kansai for a long time, including Osaka," she smiled.

Regarding his role, he said, "We are so honest with each other that it feels good to show hostility toward each other. Japanese people don't talk about their hostility even if they have it. It is considered more beautiful to hide it, so it is cute and pleasant that they can be so open about their hostility. Elizabeth Arden is a person of conviction who has dedicated herself to her profession. It's a story that thickens with sadness, but it's a cool way to live," she said.

As for the production itself, he said, "This is a new work for a musical. It has everything from ballads to gorgeous songs, and I think musical fans will enjoy it, and the art and costumes will be stylish. I also think that those who feel a gender gap will be able to sympathize with some parts of the story. Since this is a story about a person who created the values of cosmetics, people will think, 'Wow! I am sure that people will think, 'Wow!

In closing, Toda said, "We are confronted with aging and decline, but it is a path that everyone goes through. I hope people can see that in the film." She smiled as she spoke about the appeal of the work.
The translation, lyrics, and direction will be done by popular director G2, which raises expectations even higher. There will also be an Osaka performance (Morinomiya Piloti Hall / May 27 - 29, 2023), so be sure to check it out.