BALLET COFFRET Comes to New National Theatre Tokyo
In spring of 2025, the National Ballet of Japan will present a triple bill of 20th-century masterpieces for audiences to enjoy.
Japan Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Japan — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Vote For The 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? Last year, our readers picked Les Miz as the ultimate Tony Award-winning Best Musical of all time.
Feature: Universal Studios Japan X DETECTIVE CONAN: STEP INTO THE WORLD OF ULTIMATE DEDUCTION!
Detective Conan: The Escape - Prologue to the Flashback: One of the attractions of Universal Cool Japan 2025, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year at USJ.
特集：USJで体験する名探偵コナンの世界！究極の推理アトラクションが登場
名探偵コナン·ザ·エスケープ ～残像の序幕（プロローグ）～：ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンの人気イベントで今年10周年を迎える、ユニバーサル·クールジャパン 2025のアトラクションの一つ。圧倒的クオリティで再�
Feature: 10 Years of Universal Cool Japan -Explore Detective Conan and Beyond
Universal Studios Japan kicked off the highly anticipated 'Universal Cool Japan 2025' event on January 24, 2025, marking the 10th anniversary of this special showcase of Japanese entertainment.
NNT Drama Studio Will Perform BEAUTIFUL DAYS
NNT Drama Studio was established in April 2005 with the objective of training the next generation of theatre actors.
特集：徹底解説！ユニバーサル・クールジャパン 10周年の全貌
ユニバーサル·スタジオ·ジャパンは、日本のエンターテインメントを世界に発信する特別イベント『ユニバーサル·クールジャパン』の10周年を記念し、2025年1月24日より『ユニバーサル·クールジャパン 2025』を開幕。国内�
Photos/Video: Frank Wildhorn's KANE AND ABEL Musical Opens in Tokyo
The world premiere of a musical Kane and Abel opened its curtain to an enthusiastic full house at Tokyu Theatre Orb on Wednesday January 22nd in Tokyo.
EINE FLORENTINISCHE TRAGODIE / GIANNI SCHICCHI Comes to the New National Theatre, Tokyo
Eine florentinische Tragödie and Gianni Schicchi will be performed at the New National Theatre, Tokyo next month.
Student Blog: My Trip to Singapore: A Journey with a Theme
Join me on my 4-day solo trip to Singapore, where I explored the world of Crazy Rich Asians, delved into the rich Peranakan culture, and unexpectedly uncovered the history of LGBT rights in the city.
EINE FLORENTINISCHE TRAGÖDIE Comes to the National Theatre in Tokyo
Eine florentinische Tragödie is coming to the National Theatre in Tokyo in February.
DER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDER Comes to the New National Theatre Tokyo
Der fliegende Holländer by Richard Wagner is coming to the New National Theatre Tokyo next month.
Student Blog: Balancing Law and Theater
Not a theater major, but a theater lover at heart! Join me as I share how my passion for theater and my journey through law school intersect, from mock trials inspired by fairy tales to finding support in amazing friends.
Interview: Yu Shirota Captures the Magic of Snoopy and Orchestra
Yu Shirota : Since his debut as an actor in 2003, Yu has been active across various fields, including television, film, stage, and music.
Review: TICK, TICK…BOOM! With a Special Comment from Richard (Ae! group) aka Michael
tick, tick…BOOM!: Premiering Off-Broadway in 2001, this production has been performed worldwide in countries such as Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Feature: Universal Studios Japan’s NO LIMIT! Christmas: A Winter Celebration Like No Other
Universal Studios Japan’s NO LIMIT! Christmas kicked off on November 20, offering a spectacular array of exclusive winter experiences.
インタビュー：城田優、スヌーピーとオーケストラの魔法を描く
城田 優：2003年に俳優デビュー。テレビ、映画、舞台、音楽など幅広く活躍。主な代表作は大河ドラマ『どうする家康』、NHK連続テレビ小説『カムカムエヴリバディ』（語り手）など。舞台では菊田一夫演劇賞など数々の賞�
特集：USJ NO LIMIT! クリスマス 最後の輝きを見届ける特別な冬
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンの『NO LIMIT! クリスマス』が11月20日に開幕。今年で見納めとなる30ｍ超のツリーや、パワーアップしたライブショー、新登場のフォトタイム、5年ぶり復活のキャッスルショーなど、冬限定�
公演レポート：TICK, TICK…BOOM!【マイケル役リチャード（Aぇ! GROUP）からのスペシャルコメントも！】
tick, tick…BOOM!：2001年オフ・ブロードウェイを皮切りに、日本、イギリス、カナダなど各国にて上演。2021年には映画化、アカデミー賞2部門でノミネートされた話題作。名作『RENT』を生み出しながら、開幕日寸前に急逝した�
公演レポート：JOURNEY FREEDOM TOUR JAPAN 2024
結成50周年を迎えたアメリカのロックバンド、JOURNEY（ジャーニー）が7年ぶりに来日。2024年11月19日、大阪での公演は大盛況のうちに幕を開けた。代表曲「ドント・ストップ・ビリーヴィン」や「オープン・アームズ」、「セ
REVIEW: JOURNEY FREEDOM TOUR JAPAN 2024
Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the legendary American rock band JOURNEY made a triumphant return to Japan after seven years.
FEATURE: 5 REASONS WHY KOICHI DOMOTO’S 'SHOCK' DESERVES GREATER RECOGNITION WORLDWIDE
Since its debut in 2000 with Koichi Domoto (KinKi Kids) (Click here to read Interview: Koichi Domoto & Yuma Nakayama on the Final Year of 'Endless SHOCK') as the lead, 'SHOCK' has maintained its place as a pinnacle of Japanese theater for over 20 years.
Review: YOASOBI 5TH ANNIVERSARY DOME LIVE SURREALISM at Kyosera Dome (Osaka)
YOASOBI: A unit consisting of composer Ayase and vocalist ikura, known for turning novels into music.
特集：堂本光一主演『SHOCK』が世界でもっと評価されるべき5つの理由
2000年に堂本光一（KinKi Kids）（参照: インタビュー：堂本光一 & 中山優馬「Endless SHOCK」ラストイヤーへの意気込み）が初演して以来、20年以上にわたり日本舞台の頂点に君臨してきた『SHOCK』。今や一大文化現象とも言える�
Feature: MIDOSUJI RUNWAY 2024 & FESTIVAL OF THE LIGHTS IN OSAKA 2024 OPENING CEREMONY
The annual autumn spectacles “Midosuji Runway” and “Festival of the lights in Osaka” lit up the city of Osaka again this year.