2024/2025 Season - OPERA
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.
2024/2025 SEASON OPERA
OPERA
Artistic Director of Opera ONO Kazushi
Under the artistic direction of renowned conductor Ono Kazushi, the 2024/2025 opera season at the NNTT features fascinating new productions, a world premiere and repertoires.
The season commences with the NNTT premiere of Bellini's enchanting opera, La Sonnambula, directed by Bárbara Lluch and conducted by Maurizio Benini with the great bel canto singers. Following this, the second new production features Rossini's grand opera, Guillaume Tell (William Tell), his final and greatest masterpiece. The legendary director/designer Yannis Kokkos returns to the NNTT and Artistic Director Ono Kazushi conducts the production. Noteworthy in the lineup is a newly commissioned Japanese opera, the world premiere of Natasha composed by Hosokawa Toshio with the libretto by Tawada Yoko. Multilingual with Japanese, German and Ukrainian languages and others, the opera compares and contrasts the origins of modern civilization and humanity.
Under the artistic direction of renowned conductor Ono Kazushi, the 2024/2025 opera season at the NNTT features fascinating new productions, a world premiere and repertoires.
The season commences with the NNTT premiere of Bellini's enchanting opera, La Sonnambula, directed by Bárbara Lluch and conducted by Maurizio Benini with the great bel canto singers. Following this, the second new production features Rossini's grand opera, Guillaume Tell (William Tell), his final and greatest masterpiece. The legendary director/designer Yannis Kokkos returns to the NNTT and Artistic Director Ono Kazushi conducts the production. Noteworthy in the lineup is a newly commissioned Japanese opera, the world premiere of Natasha composed by Hosokawa Toshio with the libretto by Tawada Yoko. Multilingual with Japanese, German and Ukrainian languages and others, the opera compares and contrasts the origins of modern civilization and humanity.
NEW PRODUCTION
Bellini
La Sonnambula 3 October - 14 October, 2024
Conductor: Maurizio BENINI
Production: Bárbara LLUCH
TSUMAYA Hidekazu, TANIGUCHI Mutsumi, Claudia MUSCHIO, Antonino SIRAGUSA, ITO Hare, KONDO Kei
Co-production with Teatro Real of Madrid, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Teatro Massimo di Palermo
© Javier del Real | Teatro Real
NEW PRODUCTION Bellini
La Sonnambula 3 October - 14 October, 2024
Conductor: Maurizio BENINI
Production: Bárbara LLUCH
TSUMAYA Hidekazu, TANIGUCHI Mutsumi, Rosa FEOLA, Antonino SIRAGUSA, ITO Hare, KONDO KeiCo-production with Teatro Real of Madrid, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Teatro Massimo di Palermo
© Javier del Real | Teatro Real
NEW PRODUCTION
Rossini
Guillaume Tell 20 November - 30 November, 2024
Conductor: ONO Kazushi
Production, Set and Costume Design: Yannis KOKKOS
Gezim MYSHKETA, René BARBERA, YASUI Yoko, TSUMAYA Hidekazu, Olga PERETYATKO, SAITO Junko
NEW PRODUCTION Rossini
Guillaume Tell 20 November - 30 November, 2024
Conductor: ONO Kazushi
Production, Set and Costume Design: Yannis KOKKOS
Gezim MYSHKETA, René BARBERA, YASUI Yoko, TSUMAYA Hidekazu, Olga PERETYATKO, SAITO Junko
Mozart
Die Zauberflöte 10 December - 15 December, 2024
Conductor: Tomáš NETOPIL
Production: William KENTRIDGE
Matheus FRANÇA, Pavol BRESLIK, YASUI Yoko, KUSHIMA Kanae, TANETANI Noriko, KOMADA Toshiaki
From the performance in 2018
Wagner
Der fliegende Holländer 19 January - 1 February, 2025
Conductor: Marc ALBRECHT
Production: Matthias von STEGMANN
MATSUI Hiroshi, Elisabet STRID, Jonathan STOUGHTON, KANEKO Mika, Evgeny NIKITIN
From the performance in 2012
Zemlinsky
Eine florentinische Tragödie
Puccini
Gianni Schicchi 2 February - 8 February, 2025
Conductor: NUMAJIRI Ryusuke
Production: AGUNI Jun
David POMEROY, Thomas Johannes MAYER, Nancy WEISSBACH, Pietro SPAGNOLI, MIYAKE Rie, YODA Asako, MURAKAMI Kota
From the performance in 2019
Bizet
Carmen 26 February - 8 March, 2025
Conductor: Gaetano D'ESPINOSA
Production: Àlex OLLÉ
Samantha HANKEY, Atalla AYAN, Lukasz GOLINSKI, ITO Hare
From the performance in 2021
Puccini
Madama Butterfly 14 May - 24 May, 2025
Conductor: Enrique MAZZOLA
Production: KURIYAMA Tamiya
KOBAYASHI Atsuko, José Simerilla ROMERO, Bruno TADDIA, YAMASHITA Makiko
From the performance in 2019
[Educational Programme for High School Students]
Rossini
Il Barbiere di Siviglia 25 May - 3 June, 2025
Conductor: Corrado ROVARIS
Production: Josef E. KÖPPLINGER
Lawrence BROWNLEE, WAKIZONO Aya, Giulio MASTROTOTARO, Roberto DE CANDIA, TSUMAYA Hidekazu, KANOH Etsuko
From the performance in 2020
NEW PRODUCTION / COMMISSIONED WORK, WORLD PREMIERE
Hosokawa Toshio
Natasha 11 August - 17 August, 2025
Libretto by TAWADA Yoko
Composed by HOSOKAWA Toshio
Conductor: ONO Kazushi
Production: Christian RÄTH
Ilse EERENS, YAMASHITA Hiroka, Christian MIEDL
NEW PRODUCTION / COMMISSIONED WORK, WORLD PREMIERE Hosokawa Toshio
Natasha 11 August - 17 August, 2025
Libretto by TAWADA Yoko
Composed by HOSOKAWA Toshio
Conductor: ONO Kazushi
Production: Christian RÄTH
Ilse EERENS, YAMASHITA Hiroka, Christian MIEDL
VIDEO
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.
