BALLET & DANCE
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
SCHEDULE
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Sat, 18 December 2021, 13:00
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Sat, 18 December 2021, 18:00
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Sun, 19 December 2021, 14:00
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Tue, 21 December 2021, 14:00
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Fri, 24 December 2021, 19:00
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Sat, 25 December 2021, 13:00
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Sat, 25 December 2021, 18:00
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Sun, 26 December 2021, 14:00
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Fri, 31 December 2021, 16:00
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Sat, 1 January 2022, 14:00
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Sun, 2 January 2022, 14:00
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Mon, 3 January 2022, 14:00
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2021/2022 SEASON
OPERA PALACE
18 Dec, 2021 - 3 Jan, 2022 ( 12 Performances )
Running time is approx. 2 hours 15 mins including one interval
DETAILS
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. Full of highlight scenes, from the sophisticated pas de deux of the leading characters, beautiful corps de ballet of the snow scene and flower waltz to the divertissements of the second act, it is no exaggeration to say that this production fully showcases the talent of the National Ballet of Japan dancers.
The schedule for this production has been extended, and it will now run until the beginning of the year. We hope you will enjoy this special Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year performances of "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King".
[Covid-19] Our Prevention Plan and Request to Our Patrons
The performances will be taking place based on the policies of the Japanese government and the Tokyo Metropolitan government, along with the guideline for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 infection by the Association of Public Theatres and Halls in Japan.
Please read this page before visiting the theatre.
SYNOPSIS
It is the night of Christmas Eve. Everyone at little Clara's house is frantically preparing for the party. The guests start arriving. A friend of the family, Herr Drosselmeyer, and his nephew arrive. Clara feels a little amorous towards the handsome young nephew.
Herr Drosselmeyer gives Clara a nutcracker doll. After the party, Clara enters the world of dreams, only to find a battle beginning between the Nutcracker and the mice. The Nutcracker is attacked and injured by the wicked Mouse King. Herr Drosselmeyer then comes in and makes everything right, upon which the Nutcracker turns into the dashing young officer of a nephew whom Clara had secret longings for, and he and Clara dance a romantic pas de deux. However, the Mouse King then turns him back into the Nutcracker doll.
As if by magic, the lounge transforms into a winter wonderland in which bright glistening snowflakes are falling. Herr Drosselmeyer saves Clara and the Nutcracker, whisking them away by balloon to an enchanted land, but only to find a pursuing party led by the Mouse King already there.
The Nutcracker doll thereupon attacks and eventually defeats the Mouse King, and a magnificent celebration gets underway in the Kingdom of Sweets. Clara becomes the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the nephew, the Prince, and they dance a glorious pas de deux.
All of a sudden, Clara wakes up in her bedroom. Together, she and brother Fritz see off Herr Drosselmeyer and his nephew. Clara is left wondering "Was this all a dream?"
VIDEO
CREATIVE TEAM & CAST
CREATIVE TEAM
Choreography by: Wayne EAGLING
Music by: Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY
Set Designer: KAWAGUCHI Naoji
Costume Designer: MAEDA Ayako
Lighting Designer: SAWADA Yuji
Conductor: Alexei BAKLAN, TOMITA Misato (18s, 24s, 25s Dec)
Orchestra: Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
Chorus: The Little Singers of Tokyo
CAST
18 December 13:00
Clara: YONEZAWA Yui
Prince: IZAWA Shun
Herr Drosselmeyer: KAIKAWA Tetsuo
The Mouse King: KINOSHITA Yoshito
Louise: IKEDA Risako
18 December 18:00
Clara: KIMURA Yuri
Prince: WATANABE Takafumi
Herr Drosselmeyer: NAKAJIMA Shunya
The Mouse King: WATANABE Takuro
Louise: OKUDA Kasumi
19 December 14:00
Clara: IKEDA Risako
Prince: OKUMURA Kosuke
Herr Drosselmeyer: NAKAYA Masahiro
The Mouse King: KOSIBA Fukunobu
Louise: OKUDA Kasumi
21 December 14:00
Clara: SHIBAYAMA Saho
Prince: WATANABE Takafumi
Herr Drosselmeyer: NAKAJIMA Shunya
The Mouse King: KINOSHITA Yoshito
Louise: IINO Moeko
24 December 19:00
Clara: KIMURA Yuri
Prince: WATANABE Takafumi
Herr Drosselmeyer: NAKAJIMA Shunya
The Mouse King: WATANABE Takuro
Louise: OKUDA Kasumi
25 December 13:00
Clara: IKEDA Risako
Prince: OKUMURA Kosuke
Herr Drosselmeyer: NAKAYA Masahiro
The Mouse King: KOSHIBA Fukunobu
Louise: OKUDA Kasumi
25 December 18:00
Clara: YONEZAWA Yui
Prince: IZAWA Shun
Herr Drosselmeyer: KAIKAWA Tetsuo
The Mouse King: KINOSHITA Yoshito
Louise: IKEDA Risako
26 December 14:00
Clara: ONO Ayako
Prince: FUKUOKA Yudai
Herr Drosselmeyer: NAKAYA Masahiro
The Mouse King: KINOSHITA Yoshito
Louise: IINO Moeko
31 December 16:00
Clara: ONO Ayako
Prince: FUKUOKA Yudai
Herr Drosselmeyer: NAKAYA Masahiro
The Mouse King: KOSHIBA Fukunobu
Louise: OKUDA Kasumi
1 January 14:00
Clara: YONEZAWA Yui
Prince: IZAWA Shun
Herr Drosselmeyer: KAIKAWA Tetsuo
The Mouse King: KINOSHITA Yoshito
Louise: IKEDA Risako
2 January 14:00
Clara: SHIBAYAMA Saho
Prince: WATANABE Takafumi
Herr Drosselmeyer: NAKAJIMA Shunya
The Mouse King: KINOSHITA Yoshito
Louise: IINO Moeko
3 January 14:00
Clara: ONO Ayako
Prince: FUKUOKA Yudai
Herr Drosselmeyer: NAKAYA Masahiro
The Mouse King: KOSHIBA Fukunobu
Louise: OKUDA Kasumi
- CREATIVE TEAM
- CAST
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Choreography byWayne EAGLING
Set DesignerKAWAGUCHI Naoji
Costume DesignerMAEDA Ayako
Lighting DesignerSAWADA Yuji
ConductorAlexei BAKLAN
ConductorTOMITA Misato
18s, 24s, 25s Dec
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TICKETS
Booking Opens: Sun, 24 Oct 2021, 10:00am
*The tickets will be sold for all seats as normal (except the seats in rows 1-2 on the 1st Floor).
Booking Z seats (Day tickets) 1,650 yen
- You are able to purchase Z seat tickets online from 10:00 am. Click "BUY TICKETS" next to "Z" under each performance information.
- There is a handling charge of ¥330 (incl. tax).
- Only when seats allocated as Z seat are still available 2 hours before the show starts, you are able to purchase these tickets at the Box Office of the theatre.
- Note that all Z seats are on a first come, first served basis and will come with restricted views.
Concession Prices
Under 15s discounts and Z seats (Day Tickets) are available online. Other types of discount tickets are not available online. Please inquire at the Box Office or by telephone.
*Please note that further changes or cancellations may be required as the coronavirus situation develops or to comply with requests from the Government.
Please Note
- No admittance to children under 4. Each child older than this age requires a ticket for entry, even when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Tickets may not be changed or refunded except following conditions.
- When the performance is cancelled.
- In case you correspond to the conditions as mentioned on this page
- If you choose not to attend the performance due to prevent infection.
Please be sure to call the New National Theatre, Tokyo Box Office in advance.
At that point, we will tell you the Refund method.
- A special discount price is available for disabled guests. Please inquire at the Box Office for details.
- Users of wheelchairs are requested to contact the Box Office.
- Please note that cast change may be required depending on the situation.