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La Bohème

OPERA

La Bohème

SCHEDULE

  • Wed, 1 October 2025, 18:00
  • Sat, 4 October 2025, 14:00
  • Tue, 7 October 2025, 13:00

    *Not for General Sales. No Z seats (Day Tickets) available.

  • Thu, 9 October 2025, 14:00
  • Sat, 11 October 2025, 13:00
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2025/2026 SEASON

Music by Giacomo Puccini
Opera in 4 Acts
Sung in Italian with English and Japanese surtitles

bunkacho_geijutsusai_symbolmark.gifThe Opening of the Agency for Cultural Affairs,
the 80th National Arts Festival

OPERA PALACE

1 Oct - 11 Oct, 2025 ( 5 Performances )

Running time is approx. 2 hours and 50 mins including intervals.

Booking Opens: Sat, 9 Aug 2025, 10:00am

DETAILS

Set in 19th century Paris, this opera depicts the pure love of the poet Rodolfo and the seamstress Mimì, and the impoverished yet free spirit of young artists with dreams of future success. This romantic story is interwoven with dulcet melodies typical of Puccini. The scene featuring the famous arias "Che gelida manina" and "Mi chiamano Mimì" stands out among many operas as a beautiful scene of love. This production is packed with highlights, including the bustling Quartier Latin on the Christmas, the beautiful yet sorrowful vocal quartet of the lovers on their decision to part ways, and the moving final scene. The stage design is a portrayal resembling real Paris from the time, a major feat by director Jun Aguni . The psychological characterizations carefully woven throughout each act are deeply evocative.

Marina Costa-Jackson dazzles as the heroine, Mimì. Top tenor Luciano Ganci brings his brilliant voice to the role of Rodolfo, and the talented Italian baritone Massimo Cavalletti performs as Marcello. We are also delighted to welcome back the masterful conductor Paolo Olmi.

SYNOPSIS

The impoverished poet Rodolfo and the painter Marcello share a garret in 1830s Paris. On Christmas Eve, Rodolfo meets his neighbor Mimì and they quickly fall in love. Meanwhile, Marcello and Musetta are reunited after a chance meeting at a cafe, causing the young companions to sing of the magnificence of love.
However, concern over Mimì's illness causes her and Rodolfo to part.
Time passes and Musetta brings a dying Mimì to Rodolfo. As he holds her, Mimi silently breathes her last breath, bringing Rodolfo to bitter tears.

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CREATIVE TEAM & CAST

CREATIVE TEAM

Conductor: Paolo OLMI
Production: AGUNI Jun
Set Design: Pasquale GROSSI
Costume Design: Alessandro CIAMMARUGHI
Lighting Design: KASAHARA Toshiyuki

CAST

Mimì: Marina COSTA-JACKSON
Rodolfo: Luciano GANCI
Marcello:
Massimo CAVALLETTI
Musetta:
ITO Hare
Schaunard:
KOMADA Toshiaki
Colline:
Andrea PELLEGRINI
Benoit:
SHIMURA Fumihiko
Alcindoro:
HARE Masahiko
Parpignol:
TAKABATAKE Shingo

Chorus: New National Theatre Chorus
Children Chorus: Setagaya Junior Chorus
Orchestra: Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

  • CREATIVE TEAM
  • CAST
  • Paolo OLMI
    Conductor
    Paolo OLMI
    AGUNI Jun
    Production
    AGUNI Jun
  • Marina COSTA-JACKSON
    Mimì
    Marina COSTA-JACKSON
    Luciano GANCI
    Rodolfo
    Luciano GANCI
    Massimo CAVALLETTI
    Marcello
    Massimo CAVALLETTI
    ITO Hare
    Musetta
    ITO Hare
    KOMADA Toshiaki
    Schaunard
    KOMADA Toshiaki
    Andrea PELLEGRINI
    Colline
    Andrea PELLEGRINI

TICKETS

  • S
    ¥26,400
  • A
    ¥22,000
  • B
    ¥15,400
  • C
    ¥9,900
  • D
    ¥6,600
  • Z
    ¥1,650
SEATING PLAN

Box Office: +81-(0)3-5352-9999

10:00 - 18:00

Booking Opens: Sat, 9 Aug 2025, 10:00am

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 seats are still available at 11:00 am, 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

  • Latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium unless there is a suitable break or interval.
  • For Seat D of Opera performances, maximum of 2 tickets per person on the first day of ticket sale.
  • No admittance to pre-school children. 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 in the case of a cancelled performance.
  • 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 or programme change may be required depending on the situation.
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