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SUPER ANGELS Will Be Streamed by New National Theatre, Tokyo Beginning This Month by BWW News Desk
- November 15, 2021 New National Theatre, Tokyo's ground-breaking performance of New Opera with Children and an Android Super Angels , which was staged in August 2021, will be available to watch for free online from 26 November to 31 January. It is free to watch online with no registration required.
IROASERU is Now Playing at the New National Theatre, Tokyo by BWW News Desk
- November 12, 2021 Upon her appointment to the role of Artistic Director of Drama, OGAWA Eriko committed herself to pushing the boundaries of experimentation and pioneering innovation. Our full audition programme forms part of this, with all players selected by audition.
NNT Opera Studio Will Celebrate World Opera Day 2021 on 25 October by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2021 Featuring the next generation of talent, OperaVision will hold an online celebration programme in the company of young singers from seven opera studios by distributing their videos. NNT Opera Studio will kick off this wonderful programme!
15th Asian Film Awards Winners Announced by BWW News Desk
- October 13, 2021 The 15th Asian Film Awards (AFA15) announced the winners in 18 categories tonight at a much-anticipated ceremony hosted by the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) in conjunction with the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), at the Paradise Hotel Busan.
フレ フレ OSTRICH!! HAYUPANG DIE-BOW-KEN Returns to Tokyo Festival 2021 by BWW Staff
- October 06, 2021 The Tokyo Festival is a comprehensive urban arts festival held every fall around Tokyo’s Ikebukuro area, which aims to connect with the world through Tokyo’s rich and diverse arts and culture scene.
The National Ballet of Japan Will Join World Ballet Day 2021 by BWW News Desk
- October 05, 2021 World Ballet Day 2021 will recognise the extraordinary resilience of this art form in the face of the challenges we have all faced over the last 18 months, showcasing the breadth of talent performing, choreographing, and working on productions today.
KAZ Of J-Pop Group INTERSECTION Releases First Solo EP, CODE LOVE by BWW News Desk
- September 13, 2021 Kaz of J-Pop Group, INTERSECTION, has released his first solo EP, CODE LOVE, in which Kaz participated in the songwriting and composition of each of the tracks. It includes his single released in June 2021, 'White Stallion', which broke the download record for a Japanese artist in China and won 4 awards.
STORM is Now Playing at the Nissay Theatre by BWW News Desk
- August 29, 2021 A secret friendship fostered by a wolf and a goat, the 'eating side' and the 'edible side'. A masterpiece depicting the importance of friends and the beautiful heart of compassion for others will reappear at the Nissei Theater. Enjoy the stage with plenty of songs, music and dance that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike!
Nissay Theater Announces Family Festival 2022 Lineup by BWW News Desk
- August 22, 2021 In 2022, the theater will present a total of 25 performances, including 11 performances of NHK Minna no Uta musical 'Little Zombie Girl', with more power than usual.
YOUR LIE IN APRIL Will Be Performed at the Nissay Theatre in May 2022 by BWW News Desk
- August 15, 2021 Since penning this show, Wildhorn, Miller and Green have been working on a slate of new projects together, including Kung Fu Masters (based on the lives of Bruce Lee and Ip Man) for Joyway in China, an avant-garde musical adaptation of Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human for Ranspace in China, The Light of Firenze (based on a Renaissance competition between Leonardo DaVinci and Michelangelo) for OD Company in South Korea, and an untitled Houdini musical with Viennese playwright Thomas Kahry and Broadway and West End writer/director Gordon Greenberg.
Kazue Kiyono Will Host an Online Musical Workshop by BWW News Desk
- July 10, 2021 In this workshop, participants will learn the stories and song structures of famous musicals and work on actually constructing the music with instructors who are graduate/student of prestigious music schools in New York, the home of musicals, and work on actually constructing the music.
Japan Arts Council Announces Response To State Of Emergency by BWW News Desk
- June 29, 2021 In response to the government's declaration of Priority Preventative Measures and at the request of the local governments, we will hold the performances while committing to ensure the safety and security of our guests.
Casting Announced For SWAN LAKE at the New National Theatre, Tokyo by BWW News Desk
- June 23, 2021 Originally scheduled to be the opening production for YOSHIDA Miyako's inaugural season as the Artistic Director of Ballet & Dance in October 2020, this has been postponed to October 2021 because of COVID-19.
NNT Young Artists' Performances Announced For Summer 2021 by BWW News Desk
- June 11, 2021 New National Theatre, Tokyo has opened the website for three performances presented by NNT Young Artists in Summer 2021. Performances include Gianni Schicchi, Little Boy, Big Typhoon, and Ballet Asteras 2021.
Tokyo Cinemas Plan to Reopen Next Month by BWW News Desk
- May 30, 2021 Cinema House Otsuka in central Tokyo is preparing to reopen on Tuesday. About half of the seats in the theaters are marked with plastic twine to show they are unavailable, to ensure distance between patrons.
TOKYO GODFATHERS Now On Stage At New National Theatre by BWW News Desk
- May 18, 2021 Tokyo Godfathers is the stage adaptation of the popular 2003 feature-length animated film directed by KON Satoshi, Tokyo Godfathers - and is now on stage at the New National Theatre.
New National Theatre Tokyo to Stream Roland Petit's COPPELIA by BWW News Desk
- May 05, 2021 The New National Theatre Tokyo will be streaming performances online for free. Performances will begin with a live-stream of Roland Petit's 'Coppélia’ on Saturday May 8 at 2pm.
Performances Through 11 May Cancelled at the New National Theatre Tokyo by BWW News Desk
- May 04, 2021 In response to a request from the government and other authorities regarding the declaration of a state of emergency, the theatre has decided to cancel the performances and events between Sunday, 25 April and Tuesday, 11 May, inclusive.
National Noh Theatre Announces Seating Capacity and Schedule Changes For April Events by BWW News Desk
- April 03, 2021 In light of the Japanese government's declaration of the state of emergency and advisories from Tokyo Metropolitan Government, ticket sales for host events at the National Noh Theatre in April will be limited to 313 seats.