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Tokyo International Players Present PIPPIN 5/13-5/16 by Mary Hanrahan
- March 25, 2010 Tokyo International Players has announced its production of Pippin, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson. Directed by Jon Reimer.
Yokohama Theatre Group Reschedules Performance Dates For 39, 3/27, 3/28 by Mary Hanrahan
- March 25, 2010 The Yokohama Theatre Group has made scheduling revisions for 39, directed by Kimberly Tierney and performed by Andrew Woolner and Monique van Kerkhof. Sound & Music are by Eric Rubio, and Design Consulting by Bridget Steis.
Boris Eifman's Ballet ANNA KARENINA Begins Debut at Playhouse Stage by BWW News Desk
- March 21, 2010 Revered in his home country, Russian contemporary choreographer Boris Eifman makes his debut at the New National Theatre, Tokyo, with 'Anna Karenina'. Performances will be held from March 21 to 28.
NNTT Presents L'ELISIR D'AMORE at the Opera House, 4/15-4/25 by BWW News Desk
- March 13, 2010 L'elisir d'amore will be directed by Cesare Lieve, making his first appearance at the NNTT. There is great anticipation to see Lieve's rendering of this melodramma. Conducting will be Paolo Olmi, a man known for his masterful work in Italian opera. It will be Olmi's first return to the NNTT since 2002, some eight years ago. The role of Adina will be played by Tatiana Lisnic, who has worked with the Wiener Staatsoper as a permanent and guest artist since 2003. In the role of Nemorino will be Joseph Calleja, an artist currently performing in the great opera houses of Europe and scheduled soon to perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera.
ENEMY Slated for New National Theatre of Tokyo in July by BWW News Desk
- March 13, 2010 The season finale will be the season's sole new work. The NNTT commissioned playwright Horai Ryuta to write the script, and has asked Suzuki Yumi to direct.
TRIPLE BILL by Kondo Ryohei Closes 2/11 at The Pit by BWW News Desk
- February 08, 2010 Kondo Ryohei makes his choreographical debut at the NNTT with 'Triple Bill' now in performances through February 11, 2010.
Boris Eifman's Ballet ANNA KARENINA Set for Debut at Playhouse Stage by BWW News Desk
- February 08, 2010 Revered in his home country, Russian contemporary choreographer Boris Eifman makes his debut at the New National Theatre, Tokyo, with 'Anna Karenina'. Performances will be held from March 21 to 28.
NNTT Presents the 'Tokyo Trials Trilogy' Beginning April 8, 2010 by BWW News Desk
- January 28, 2010 Following months of hard work and preparation, the NNTT will present the Tokyo Trials Trilogy in the second half of Uyama Hitoshi's final season as artistic director.
For several years, the Tokyo Trials Trilogy has been something of a life's work for Inoue Hisashi; Part 1, Yume no Sakeme, was produced in 2001 as part of our series 'The Age and Memory'. This was followed by Yume no Namida and Yume no Kasabuta in 2003 and 2006. The three works explore the lives of ordinary people of the time, in a renewed attempt to get at the truths of the Tokyo trial and the war. The 'Dream Series' was staged over a period of nearly five years starting in 2001. Now, in a project sure to attract much attention, the entire series will be staged in consecutive productions, over a period of three months starting in spring 2010.
STAGE TUBE: RENT Tour: 'La Vie Boh...MMM' - Tokyo Trip Part 5 by BWW News Desk
- December 23, 2009 Broadway favorite Andy Señor Jr, who is currently playing 'Paul and Others' in Tokyo for RENT: The Broadway Tour has created an incredible food blog during his journey with the show.
GREY GARDENS Makes Japanese Debut, 11/7 by BWW News Desk
- December 06, 2009 The Tony-nominated musical Grey Gardens, will make it's debut across the Pacific in Japan at Tokyo's Theatre Creation from November 7 - December 6. The production is being directed by Tony-nominated Amon Miyamoto (Pacific Overtures).
Theo Addams Company Presents CRY OUT November 30 at the Za Koenji Theatre in Tokyo by BWW News Desk
- November 30, 2009 'Cry Out' is the new theatrical production from the Theo Adams Company. This epic performance tears apart power ballads, classical scores, queer cabaret and expressionist dance to create a truly 21st Century spectacle.
Met Opera Announces Three Week Tour to Japan From 6/5-6/24/2011 by Gabrielle Sierra
- November 24, 2009 The Metropolitan Opera announced plans today to return to Japan for a three-week tour in June 2011, presenting 13 performances of three fully staged operas in Tokyo and Nagoya.
Theo Addams Company Presents CRY OUT November 30 at the Za Koenji Theatre in Tokyo by Gabrielle Sierra
- November 11, 2009 'Cry Out' is the new theatrical production from the Theo Adams Company. This epic performance tears apart power ballads, classical scores, queer cabaret and expressionist dance to create a truly 21st Century spectacle.