2023/2024 Season - BALLET & DANCE (LP)
Welcome to the New National Theatre Tokyo
Experience a lifetime of theatre through opera and ballet
Tokyo is a stage for all things fascinating from all over the world, including the performing arts. Join us in the heart of the metropolis and indulge in the captivating performances of world-class opera, ballet, dance, and drama.
The New National Theatre Tokyo (NNTT) is a globally unique institution that comprises three venues: Opera Palace, Playhouse, and The Pit.
Tokyo is a stage for all things fascinating from all over the world, including the performing arts. Join us in the heart of the metropolis and indulge in the captivating performances of world-class opera, ballet, dance and drama.
The New National Theatre Tokyo (NNTT) is a globally unique institution that comprises three venues: Opera Palace, Playhouse, and The Pit.
The Opera Palace, with a seating capacity of 1,806, hosts enchanting opera and ballet performances featuring internationally renowned conductors, directors, choreographers, singers, and the talented dancers of the National Ballet of Japan (NBJ). Together, they continuously deliver exquisite entertainment to the audience, creating unforgettable experiences on stage. The walls and ceilings of the Opera Palace auditorium are finished with thick oak wood, creating not only a warm ambiance but an ideal acoustic environment that allows the singers' voices to resonate beautifully. The venue itself feels like a musical instrument.
International visitors can enjoy any performance fully as there are English and Japanese surtitles displayed during all opera performances. The entire theatre is designed to maximise natural light, offering a delightful experience.
Don't miss the chance to explore the foyer exhibitions and indulge in authentic Italian cuisine on the third floor before or after a performance.
Adding to its appeal, the NNTT is located in Hatsudai, just one station away from vibrant Shinjuku. When sightseeing in the capital, enhance your experience by including a visit to the NNTT.
The Opera Palace, with a seating capacity of 1,806, hosts enchanting opera and ballet performances featuring internationally renowned conductors, directors, choreographers, singers, and the talented dancers of the National Ballet of Japan (NBJ). Together, they continuously deliver exquisite entertainment to the audience, creating unforgettable experiences on stage. The walls and ceilings of the Opera Palace auditorium are finished with thick oak wood, creating not only a warm ambiance but an ideal acoustic environment that allows the singers' voices to resonate beautifully. The venue itself feels like a musical instrument.
International visitors can enjoy any performance fully as there are English and Japanese surtitles displayed during all opera performances. The entire theatre is designed to maximise natural light, offering a delightful experience.
Don't miss the chance to explore the foyer exhibitions and indulge in authentic Italian cuisine on the third floor before or after a performance.
Adding to its appeal, the NNTT is located in Hatsudai, just one station away from vibrant Shinjuku. When sightseeing in the capital, enhance your experience by including a visit to the NNTT.
2023/2024 SEASON
BALLET & DANCE
Artistic Director of Ballet & Dance YOSHIDA Miyako
The National Ballet of Japan (NBJ), led by artistic director Yoshida Miyako, who has had a long and successful career as Principal at The Royal Ballet, is positioning the 2023/2024 season as a tribute to the previous artistic directors with a lineup that represents the pinnacle of the ballet company.
The ballet and dance season opens with the enchanting production of Don Quixote where audiences can enjoy the performances of the talented NBJ soloists and the renowned beauty of the corps de ballet. Following that, the lineup showcases the world-class repertoire of ballet with The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, Tales of Hoffmann, La Bayadère, and Aladdin. Additionally, the spotlight shines on exceptional young dancers in the innovative new gala performance 'DANCE to the Future: Young NBJ GALA,' which promises to captivate audiences. Not to be missed is also the dance performance NINJA, which both adults and children can enjoy and experience the depth of Japanese culture.
Visit the theatre and experience firsthand the radiance of the ballet dancers and the absolute beauty of ballet.
The National Ballet of Japan (NBJ), led by artistic director Yoshida Miyako, who has had a long and successful career as Principal at The Royal Ballet, is positioning the 2023/2024 season as a tribute to the previous artistic directors with a lineup that represents the pinnacle of the ballet company.
The ballet and dance season opens with the enchanting production of Don Quixote where audiences can enjoy the performances of the talented NBJ soloists and the renowned beauty of the corps de ballet. Following that, the lineup showcases the world-class repertoire of ballet with The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, Tales of Hoffmann, La Bayadère, and Aladdin. Additionally, the spotlight shines on exceptional young dancers in the innovative new gala performance 'DANCE to the Future: Young NBJ GALA,' which promises to captivate audiences. Not to be missed is also the dance performance NINJA, which both adults and children can enjoy and experience the depth of Japanese culture.
Visit the theatre and experience firsthand the radiance of the ballet dancers and the absolute beauty of ballet.
Don Quixote 20 October - 29 October, 2023
Choreography by Marius PETIPA / Alexander GORSKY
Production: Alexei FADEYECHEV
Conductors: Matthew ROWE / TOMITA Misato
Cast: The National Ballet of Japan
From the performance in 2020
DANCE to the Future: Young NBJ GALA 25 November - 26 November, 2023
- Pas de deux selection
- Duende Choreography by Nacho DUATO
Cast: The National Ballet of Japan
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King 22 December, 2023 - 8 January, 2024
Choreography by Wayne EAGLING
Conductor: TOMITA Misato
Cast: The National Ballet of Japan
From the performance in 2022
Tales of Hoffmann 23 February - 25 February, 2024
Choreography and Scenario by Peter DARRELL
Conductor: Paul MURPHY
Cast: The National Ballet of Japan
From the performance in 2018
La Bayadère 27 April - 5 May, 2024
Choreography by Marius PETIPA
Production by MAKI Asami
Conductor: Alexei BAKLAN
Cast: The National Ballet of Japan
From the performance in 2019
Aladdin 14 June - 23 June, 2024
Choreography by Sir David BINTLEY
Conductors: Paul MURPHY / TOMITA Misato
Cast: The National Ballet of Japan
From the performance in 2019
Moriyama Kaiji "NINJA" 28 June - 30 June, 2024
Art Direction & Choreography by: MORIYAMA Kaiji
Cast: MORIYAMA Kaiji and others tba
From the performance in 2022
Immerse Yourself in the Theatre Space:
Pre and Post-Performance Delights
The NNTT strives to not only put on high-quality performances but also to ensure the overall quality of the theatre experience.
Restaurant and Buffet
At the NNTT, you can enjoy a buffet in the foyer before the performance and during intermissions. Don't miss the opportunity to try the special menu items inspired by the repertoire. You can also visit the Maestro restaurant on the 3rd floor of the theatre where you can sample authentic Italian cuisine. Sharing your expectations or impressions from a performance while savouring good food makes for a perfect day at the theatre.
Theatre Shop
As soon as you enter through the entrance on the 1st floor, you will notice the theatre shop. Here, you can purchase commemorative items such as performance photos and original merchandise from the NNTT.
Hatsudai Art Loft and Information Centre
At the main entrance on the 1st floor and the galleries on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the NNTT, you can enjoy the free exhibition called "Hatsudai Art Loft," which showcases costumes and props from our productions. It provides a rare opportunity to appreciate the costumes and props up close and to experience the entire theatre space as an art form.
In addition, on the 5th floor, the Information Centre provides access to various resources related to the performances, including books, programmes, and sheet music. Visitors can browse materials and watch performances by the NNTT using tablets, video booths, and as video projections.
