A musical of the classic novel, Wuthering Heights will open in Japan next July which starts Aya Hirano of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya fame as Catherine.
This would be Aya's debut on a stage play. She has gradually stepped away from voice acting roles this year as she pursued other avenues in the entertainment industry, such as television variety show appearances.
Aside from Ms. Hirano, former Morning Musume singer, Natsumi Abe will also play the role of Catherine. Aside from these two, Luna Sea singer, Ryūichi Kawamura will play the male lead, Heathcliff and Ikusaburō Yamazaki will also star as Heathcliff's rival for Catherine's affections, Edgar.
Source: Sports Hochi via ANN