| 28 Feb 2024 |
Principal Akira Akiyama was awarded the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's 74th Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists
Huge congratulations to The Tokyo Ballet's Principal Akira Akiyama who was presented with the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's 74th Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists. She was awarded for her noteworthy performances in Giselle, KAGUYAHIME and The Sleeping Beauty ... |
| 8 Feb 2024 |
The 17th World Ballet Festival: Dates and Artists (July / August 2024)
Japan Performing Arts Foundation (NBS) is delighted to present the 17th World Ballet Festival from Wednesday 31 July to Saturday 10 August 2024 at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan. When the World Ballet Festival was first introduced in 1976 under the leadership of the late Tadatsugu Sasaki, Founder of Japan ... |
| 30 Jan 2024 |
Cast Change: Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris 2024 Japan Tour (February 2024)
We have just learned from the Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris that Amandine Albisson is regrettably unable to perform in Le Lac des cygnes on Sunday 11 February due to health reasons. Étoile Sae Eun Park will now replace her to dance in the role of Odette/Odile with Jérémy-Loup Quer.We apologize... |
| 18 Jan 2024 |
Béjart Ballet Lausanne 2024 Japan Tour (September - October 2024)
We are delighted to announce that the Béjart Ballet Lausanne returns to Japan for the 19th time, and for the first time since 2021.In Tokyo, the Béjart Ballet Lausanne will present two programs: Wien, Wien, nur du Allein and a mixed program. Choreographed by Maurice Béjart, Wien, Wien, nur du Allein... |
| 19 Dec 2023 |
The Tokyo Ballet: Principal Yasuomi Akimoto leaves the Company
The Tokyo Ballet announces that Principal Yasuomi Akimoto is to leave the Company at the end of March 2024 after eight and a half years. Akimoto joined The Tokyo Ballet in 2015, being the first male dancer to join the Company as Principal. He has made an incredible contribution to the artistic ... |
| 8 Dec 2023 |
Cast Announcement: Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris 2024 Japan Tour (February 2024)
We are delighted to announce principal casting for the Japan tour of the Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris in February 2024.For ticket information: https://www.nbs.or.jp/english/stages/2024/parisopera/top.htmlLe Lac des cygnesBallet in four actsMusic Pyotr Ilyitch TchaïkovskiChoreography ... |
| 2 Nov 2023 |
The Tokyo Ballet: Mizuka Ueno on Stage (March 2024)
The Tokyo Ballet is delighted to present Muzuka Ueno on Stage in March 2024, in Tokyo, Hamamatsu and Yokosuka. The Tokyo performances will be presented as part of the 20th edition of the Spring Festival in Tokyo, one of the largest music festivals in Japan.The performances will also be presented in ... |
| 20 Oct 2023 |
The Tokyo Ballet: 60th Anniversary Celebration Series
Season 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of The Tokyo Ballet. We invite you to join us in our celebration with a finely curated repertoire to showcase a full array of the Company's artistry and heritage developed through the years of discipline, rich touring experiences across the nation and beyond, i... |
| 12 Sep 2023 |
Tour Dates and Cast: The Royal Opera 2024 Japan Tour, Rigoletto | Turandot
We are pleased to announce the tour dates and cast of The Royal Opera's Japan tour in June/July 2024. It will be Music Director Antonio Pappano 's final conducting in Japan with The Royal Opera as he is to step down from the position of Music Director at the end of July 2024. The Performances are no... |
| 26 Jul 2023 |
Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris 2024 Japan Tour (February 2024)
We are delighted to announce that the Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris returns to Japan in February 2024 for the first time since 2020.Led by Director of Dance José Martinez, the Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris will bring two masterpieces: Le Lac des cygnes choreographed by Rudolf Noureev and... |
