The Nutcracker
Ballet in two acts
| Music Pyotr Tchaikovsky |
| Libretto Marius Petipa after the tale by E. T. A. Hoffmann |
| Production Yukari Saito after Lev Ivanov and Vasily Vainonen |
| Designs Andrei Voitenko |
| Set and Costume Supervisor Nikolay Fedorov |
On Christmas Eve, the party is over and the grand living room in Masha's house is silent. When the clock sticks midnight, the Christmas tree suddenly begins to grow to dizzying heights, and Masha finds herself in a world of dolls, where occurs a battle between an army of toy soldiers and the mice. Masha bravely fights and rescues the Nutcracker Prince, and is invited in reward to the beautiful Land of Snow and the Land of Sweets.
The Nutcracker, a classic set to Tchaikovsky's colorful musical gem, has enjoyed enormous popularity all over the world as a winter treat for family and friends. It is a stream of dazzling dances, including the beautiful adagio and magical dance in the Land of Snow for Masha and the Nutcracker Prince in Act I, the brilliant character dances and the Grand Pas de deux in Act II. Join us on a captivating Christmas journey with Masha!
Photos: Kiyonori Hasegawa
Thursday 21 December 2023, 19:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo
Masha Kanako Oki
Nutcracker Prince Yasuomi Akimoto
Friday 22 December 2023, 19:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo
Masha Akira Akiyama
Nutcracker Prince Arata Miyagawa
Saturday 23 December 2023, 12:30 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo
Masha Maria Adachi
Nutcracker Prince Suguru Otsuka
Saturday 23 December 2023, 17:30 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo
Masha Miki Wakuta
Nutcracker Prince Ryunosuke Ubukata
Sunday 24 December 2023, 14:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo
Masha Hitomi Kaneko
Nutcracker Prince Shoma Ikemoto
Conductor Philip Ellis
Orchestra Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra
Chorus NHK Tokyo Children Chorus
Running Time About 2 hours and 10 minutes including an intermission.
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
http://www.t-bunka.jp/access/index.html
＜On Tour＞
Wednesday 27 December 2023, 18:30 @Hyogo Performing Arts Center, Nishinomiya (Hyogo)
Masha Miki Wakuta
Nutcracker Prince Ryunosuke Ubukata
Thursday 28 December 2023, 18:30 @Mie Center for the Arts, Tsu (Mie)
Masha Maria Adachi
Nutcracker Prince Suguru Otsuka
Saturday 6 January 2024, 14:00 @Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Otsu (Shiga)
Masha Akira Akiyama
Nutcracker Prince Arata Miyagawa
Conductor Philip Ellis(Nishinomiya and Tsu), Katsuhiro Ida (Otsu)
Orchestra The College Operahouse Orchestra
Running Time About 2 hours and 10 minutes including an intermission.
*Casting as of 17 August 2023 is subject to change.
Tokyo performances
| Category | |
| S | \14,000 |
| A | \12,000 |
| B | \9,000 |
| C | \7,000 |
| D | \5,000 |
| E | \3,000 |
| 25 and Under | \1,500 |
Nishinomiya performance
| Category | |
| S | \12,000 |
| A | \10,000 |
| B | \7,000 |
| C | \5,000 |
| D | \3,000 |
Tsu performance
| Category | |
| S | \11,000 |
| A | \9,000 |
| B | \6,000 |
| My First Ballet Seats | \4,000 |
| 25 and Under | Half the adult price for each category |
Otsu performance
| Category | |
| S | \12,000 |
| A | \10,000 |
| B | \7,000 |
| C | \5,000 |
| D | \3,000 |
| 24 and Under (Categories A-C) |
\4,000 |
*24 and Under tickets are not available at NBS.
●Please note that we are to present the performances with the utmost caution in line with national and regional guidelines for novel coronavirus infection prevention measures, and that the performance dates and details are subject to change depending on circumstances. We will be posting on our website a list of novel coronavirus precautions upon attending the performance. Audience members are kindly asked to read it before attending the performance.
●Children under 5 years old are not admitted to the auditorium.
●Program and casting as of 17 August 2023 are subject to change. Changes in the program and cast do not entitle holders to return or exchange tickets.
Ticket Sale Dates
General sale
- for Tokyo performances begins on
Friday 15 September 2023 at 10:00a.m. Book now
Presales at "NBS WEB Ticket"
- for Tokyo performances
Thursday 7 September 2023 at 21:00--Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 18:00
Presales and Discount Tickets at NBS WEB Ticket and NBS Ticket Center
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1. Parent and Child Tickets (Tokyo performances, Categories S, A & B)
Parent and Child Tickets (for children aged 5 to 18 years) will go on sale from Tuesday 3 October 2023, 10:00 at NBS WEB Ticket and NBS Ticket Center (Phone +81-(0)3-3791-8888). Up to two child tickets per one parent ticket can be purchased. Child tickets are half the adult price. You can select seat category but cannot select seat(s). Our system automatically allocates the "best available" seating to you for the price category you have selected.
2. 25 and Under Tickets (Tokyo Performances)
¥1,500 tickets for those aged 5 to 25 years go on sale on Thursday 16 November 2023, 20:00 at NBS WEB Ticket. You cannot select seat(s). You must bring identity documents with proof of age to pick up your tickets at the venue on the performance day.
3. Discount for two persons (Categories S, A & B)
Enjoy a discount of \1,000 for two persons. Tickets will be on sale during the periods of presales and the general sales at NBS WEB Ticket and NBS Ticket Center (Phone 03-3791-8888).
For more information, please contact us at +81-(0)3-3791-8888 (phone) or english@nbs.or.jp.
【東京公演】
| 助成： |
文化庁文化芸術振興費補助金（舞台芸術等総合支援事業（創造団体支援）） |
| 主催： |  公益財団法人日本舞台芸術振興会 |
| 後援： | 一般社団法人日本バレエ団連盟 |
【西宮公演】
| 助成： |
文化庁文化芸術振興費補助金（統括団体による文化芸術需要回復・地域活性化事業（アートキャラバン2）） |
| 主催： | 一般社団法人日本バレエ団連盟 ／ 公益財団法人日本舞台芸術振興会 ／ 兵庫県、兵庫県立芸術文化センター |
| 協力： | 読売テレビ |
【津公演】
| 助成： |
文化庁文化芸術振興費補助金（統括団体による文化芸術需要回復・地域活性化事業（アートキャラバン2）） |
| 主催： | 一般社団法人日本バレエ団連盟 ／ 公益財団法人日本舞台芸術振興会 ／ 三重県文化会館（公益財団法人三重県文化振興事業団） |
【大津公演】
| 助成： |
文化庁文化芸術振興費補助金（統括団体による文化芸術需要回復・地域活性化事業（アートキャラバン2）） |
| 主催： | 一般社団法人日本バレエ団連盟 ／ 公益財団法人日本舞台芸術振興会 |
| 共催： | 滋賀県立芸術劇場びわ湖ホール |
| 協力： | 読売テレビ |
