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YAMATO The Drummers of Japan Will Tour North America

YAMATO The Drummers of Japan Will Tour North America

by BWW News Desk — January 5, 2023
From February 14 – April 16, 2023, YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan tour North America with their new show entitled, 「火の鳥」 Hinotori – The wings of Phoenix.
New National Theatre, Tokyo Presents NEW YEAR BALLET

New National Theatre, Tokyo Presents NEW YEAR BALLET

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 2023
New Year Ballet is being presented by New National Theatre, Tokyo this month.
New National Theatre, Tokyo Announces Opening Hours of the Facilities During the New

New National Theatre, Tokyo Announces Opening Hours of the Facilities During the New Year's Holidays

by BWW News Desk — December 28, 2022
New National Theatre, Tokyo has announced a change of hours for the holiday season.
New National Theatre Announces Shakespeare Double Bill

New National Theatre Announces Shakespeare Double Bill

by BWW News Desk — December 19, 2022
This is a double bill of new productions based on two plays by Shakespeare: 'The Dream' by Sir Frederick ASHTON, with a very British feel to it, and 'Macbeth' by Will TUCKETT, an Olivier award-winning choreographer with a remarkable international career.
New National Theatre Announces Opening Hours of the Facilities during the New Year's

New National Theatre Announces Opening Hours of the Facilities during the New Year's Holidays

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 2022
New National Theatre has announced its opening hours of the Box Office, Information Centre and the Italian restaurant 'Maestro' for the holiday season.
New National Theatre Presents DON GIOVANNI Beginning Next Week

New National Theatre Presents DON GIOVANNI Beginning Next Week

by BWW News Desk — December 1, 2022
Due to health reasons, Eleonora BURATTO has withdrawn from singing the role of Donna Anna.
New National Theatre Announces Cast Change For DON GIOVANNI

New National Theatre Announces Cast Change For DON GIOVANNI

by BWW News Desk — November 25, 2022
Due to health reasons, Eleonora BURATTO has withdrawn from singing the role of Donna Anna.
New National Theatre, Tokyo Will Stream LA CENERENTOLA

New National Theatre, Tokyo Will Stream LA CENERENTOLA

by BWW News Desk — November 17, 2022
NNTT Stream's lineup for winter will include opera 'La Cenerentola,' Rossini's fascinating Cinderella story.
NNTT x NCPA Opera Exchange Screenings Will Take Place This Week

NNTT x NCPA Opera Exchange Screenings Will Take Place This Week

by BWW News Desk — November 7, 2022
2022 is the year that marks the 50th Anniversary of the normalisation of Japan-China diplomatic relations.
Royal Court Theatre Announces NEW PLAYS: JAPAN Set For Next Year

Royal Court Theatre Announces NEW PLAYS: JAPAN Set For Next Year

by BWW News Desk — October 31, 2022
It has been announced that the Royal Court Theatre will present New Plays: Japan 新作: 日本from Thursday 26th - Saturday 28th January 2023.
NNTT x NCPA Opera Exchange Screening Set For Next Month

NNTT x NCPA Opera Exchange Screening Set For Next Month

by BWW News Desk — October 24, 2022
2022 is the year that marks the 50th Anniversary of the normalisation of Japan-China diplomatic relations.
LEOPOLDSTADT is Now Playing at the New National Theatre, Tokyo

LEOPOLDSTADT is Now Playing at the New National Theatre, Tokyo

by BWW News Desk — October 17, 2022
This is the Japanese premiere of Leopoldstadt, the latest work by British playwright Sir Tom STOPPARD, whose plays include Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, The Coast of Utopia and Arcadia, many of which have been staged and beloved in Japan.
Boston Symphony Orchestra Returns To International Touring With A Six-Concert Japan T

Boston Symphony Orchestra Returns To International Touring With A Six-Concert Japan Tour, November 9-15

by BWW News Desk — October 5, 2022
The Boston Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Andris Nelsons, will return to touring for the first time since 2018, with a four-city, six-concert tour of Japan, encompassing performances in Yokohama's Minato Mirai Hall (11/9), Kyoto's Concert Hall (11/10), Osaka's Festival Hall (11/11), and
THE GLASS MENAGERIE is Now Playing at the New National Theatre

THE GLASS MENAGERIE is Now Playing at the New National Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 30, 2022
In collaboration with the Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe in Paris, the New National Theatre will present the Japanese premiere of a new production of Tennessee WILLIAM's masterpiece The Glass Menagerie, which had its world premiere in Paris in March 2020.
Japanese Production Of PIPPIN Resumes Performances At Orix Theater, September 23

Japanese Production Of PIPPIN Resumes Performances At Orix Theater, September 23

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2022
The Japanese-language production of the Tony-winning revival of Pippin, directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus, resumes its tour at the Orix Theater in Osaka September 23 following the cancellation of its performance in Tokyo, September 10-19 due to COVID cases within the company.
Lord Patten Announces Praemium Imperiale 2022 Recipients

Lord Patten Announces Praemium Imperiale 2022 Recipients

by BWW News Desk — September 15, 2022
The Japan Art Association and Lord Patten of Barnes, Praemium Imperiale's International Advisor in the UK, have announced the recipients of the 2022 Praemium Imperiale Awards.
ANASTASIA Reschedules Previously Cancelled Japanese Production For 2023

ANASTASIA Reschedules Previously Cancelled Japanese Production For 2023

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2022
The Japanese production of Anastasia, previously cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, has been rescheduled for September and October 2023.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Comes to the New National Theatre Next Month

THE GLASS MENAGERIE Comes to the New National Theatre Next Month

by BWW News Desk — August 29, 2022
In collaboration with the Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe in Paris, the New National Theatre will present the Japanese premiere of a new production of Tennessee WILLIAM's masterpiece The Glass Menagerie, which had its world premiere in Paris in March 2020.
New National Theatre Will Stream DIE ZAUBERFLOTE Online For Free

New National Theatre Will Stream DIE ZAUBERFLOTE Online For Free

by BWW News Desk — August 25, 2022
NNTT Stream's streaming lineup for this autumn will include opera 'Die Zauberflöte,' a story of love and adventure by Mozart.
National Ballet of Japan Announces Cast of RITE OF SPRING

National Ballet of Japan Announces Cast of RITE OF SPRING

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2022
One of the most prestigious figures in the Japanese contemporary dance scene, HIRAYAMA Moroko's The Rite of Spring is an original dance piece created with YANAGIMOTO Masahiro at the NNTT, and is a highly regarded masterpiece that has seen many revivals.
The National Ballet of Japan Announces Promotions, Joiners and Leavers For the 2022/2

The National Ballet of Japan Announces Promotions, Joiners and Leavers For the 2022/2023 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 2022
The National Ballet of Japan has announced promotions, joiners and leavers for the 2022/2023 Season.
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING Comes to New National Theatre in December

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING Comes to New National Theatre in December

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2022
Highly acclaimed as a classic masterpiece taken to new frontiers when premiered as a new production in 2017, this work features splendid, fast-paced choreography with a sense of humour by Wayne EAGLING, while the rich colours of the sets and costumes describe the world of reality and a dream.
 A New Production of GUYS AND DOLLS  Directed By Michael Arden Opened in Tokyo

A New Production of GUYS AND DOLLS Directed By Michael Arden Opened in Tokyo

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2022
The new production of Guys and Dolls in Japan has opened its curtain to a house full of enthusiastic audience at the prestigious Imperial Theatre on Thursday, June 9th in Tokyo.
PELLEAS ET MELISANDE is Now Playing at New National Theatre

PELLEAS ET MELISANDE is Now Playing at New National Theatre

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2022
'Pelléas et Mélisande' is the only opera by French impressionist composer Claude Achille DEBUSSY.
New National Theatre Announces English Subtitles For Upcoming Shows

New National Theatre Announces English Subtitles For Upcoming Shows

by BWW News Desk — June 30, 2022
New National Theatre has announced that English subtitles will be introduced for the drama productions of 'The Glass Menagerie', 'My Month' and 'Beaching at Dawn' in the 2022/2023 season.

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