2023/2024 Season - OPERA (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
OPERA
Artistic Director of Opera ONO Kazushi
Under the artistic direction of renowned conductor Ono Kazushi, the 2023/2024 opera season at the NNTT is filled with an exciting lineup of opera productions.
One of the highlights of the season is the new production of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, directed by Pierre Audi, the general director of the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, and conducted by Ono Kazushi. In addition, the opening opera of the 2023/2024 season is a double bill featuring Puccini's Suor Angelica and Ravel's L'Enfant et les Sortilèges. These two works exploring the theme of pure love between a mother and child are not to be missed. Excitingly, after a 13-year hiatus, Wagner's Tristan und Isolde is back on the repertoire, conducted by Ono Kazushi and directed by David McVicar.
Under the artistic direction of renowned conductor Ono Kazushi, the 2023/2024 opera season at the NNTT is filled with an exciting lineup of opera productions.
One of the highlights of the season is the new production of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, directed by Pierre Audi, the general director of the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, and conducted by Ono Kazushi. In addition, the opening opera of the 2023/2024 season is a double bill featuring Puccini's Suor Angelica and Ravel's L'Enfant et les Sortilèges. These two works exploring the theme of pure love between a mother and child are not to be missed. Excitingly, after a 13-year hiatus, Wagner's Tristan und Isolde is back on the repertoire, conducted by Ono Kazushi and directed by David McVicar.
NEW PRODUCTION
Suor Angelica / L'enfant et les sortilèges 1 October - 9 October, 2023
Conductor: NUMAJIRI Ryusuke
Production: AGUNI Jun
Chiara ISOTTON, SAITO Junko, Chloé BRIOT
NEW PRODUCTION Suor Angelica / L'enfant et les sortilèges 1 October - 9 October, 2023
Conductor: NUMAJIRI Ryusuke
Production: AGUNI Jun
Chiara ISOTTON, Marianna PIZZOLATO, Chloé BRIOT, SAITO Junko
NEW PRODUCTION
Simon Boccanegra 15 November - 26 November, 2023
Conductor: ONO Kazushi
Production: Pierre AUDI
Roberto FRONTALI, Irina LUNGU, Riccardo ZANELLATO, Luciano GANCI, Simone ALBERGHINI
Co-production with Finnish National Opera and Ballet, Teatro Real Madrid
NEW PRODUCTION Simon Boccanegra 15 November - 26 November, 2023
Conductor: ONO Kazushi
Production: Pierre AUDI
Roberto FRONTALI, Irina LUNGU, Riccardo ZANELLATO, Luciano GANCI, Simone ALBERGHINI
Co-production with Finnish National Opera and Ballet, Teatro Real Madrid
Die Fledermaus 6 December - 12 December, 2023
Conductor: Patrick HAHN
Production: Heinz ZEDNIK
Jonathan McGOVERN, Eleonore MARGUERRE, HATAKEYAMA Shigeru, Tamara GURA, ITO Tatsundo, Thomas TATZL, Kerstin AVEMO
From the performance in 2020
Eugene Onegin 24 January - 3 February, 2024
Conductor: Valentin URYUPIN
Production: Dmitry BERTMAN
Ekaterina SIURINA, Yuriy YURCHUK, Viktor ANTIPENKO, Anna GORYACHOVA, Alexander TSYMBALYUK
From the performance in 2019
Don Pasquale 4 February - 10 February, 2024
Conductor: Renato BALSADONNA
Production: Stefano VIZIOLI
Michele PERTUSI, KAMIE Hayato, Juan Francisco GATELL, Lavinia BINI
From the performance in 2019
Tristan und Isolde 14 March - 29 March, 2024
Conductor: ONO Kazushi
Production: David McVICAR
Torsten KERL, Wilhelm SCHWINGHAMMER, Liene KINČA, Egils SILINS, FUJIMURA Mihoko
From the performance in 2010
La Traviata 16 May - 29 May, 2024
Conductor: Francesco LANZILLOTTA
Production and Costume Design: Vincent BOUSSARD
NAKAMURA Eri, Riccardo DELLA SCIUCCA, Gustavo CASTILLO
From the performance in 2022
Così Fan Tutte 30 May - 4 June, 2024
Conductor: IIMORI Norichika
Production: Damiano MICHIELETTO
Serena GAMBERONI, Daniela PINI, KUSHIMA Kanae, Joel PRIETO, ONISHI Takaoki, Filippo MORACE
From the performance in 2013
Conductor: Maurizio BENINI
Production: Antonello MADAU-DIAZ
Joyce EL-KHOURY, Teodor ILINCĂI, AOYAMA Takashi
From the performance in 2018
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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.
