Romeo and Juliet
Ballet by John Cranko after William Shakespeare
| Choreography John Cranko |
| Music Sergei Prokofiev |
| Sets and Costumes Jürgen Rose |
| Staged by Jane Bourne |
| Supervised by Reid Anderson |
| Copyright Dieter Graefe |
photo: Shoko Matsuhashi
The Tokyo Ballet will bring a signature work of John Cranko, Romeo and Juliet, back to stage, following the Company's hugely successful premiere of the ballet in 2022.
The world premiere of John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet in 1962 made him and The Stuttgart Ballet famous worldwide, and it is arguably one of the monumental works among his masterpieces.
The theater-inspired choreography in every way, combined with the majestic sets by the great designer Jürgen Rose, tells Shakespeare's immortal star-crossed love story so vividly that the audiences cannot believe that the dancers are not verbally speaking. The audacious contrast between the aristocrats and commoners and between the two rival families spontaneously evokes the play's theme and the gravity of the young lovers. Every pas de deux of Romeo and Juliet, from the balcony, the secret wedding to the harrowing burial, engraves the breathtaking story on audiences' mind, which will linger a long time.
John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet promises you a profound experience of divine love and art.
Friday 24 May 2024, 18:30 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Juliet Kanako Oki
Romeo Dan Tsukamoto
Saturday 25 May 2024, 14:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Juliet Akira Akiyama
Romeo Suguru Otsuka
Sunday 26 May 2024, 14:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Juliet Maria Adachi
Romeo Shoma Ikemoto
Friday 7 June 2024, 18:30 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Juliet Akira Akiyama
Romeo Suguru Otsuka
Saturday 8 June 2024, 14:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Juliet Maria Adachi
Romeo Shoma Ikemoto
Sunday 9 June 2024, 14:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Juliet Kanako Oki
Romeo Dan Tsukamoto
Kanako Oki
Principal
Akira Akiyama
Principal
Maria Adachi
Soloist
Dan Tuskamoto
Principal
Shoma Ikemoto
First Soloist
Suguru Otsuka
Soloist
Orchestra Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra
Running Time About 2 hours and 45 minutes including two intermissions.
*Program and casting as of 22 January 2024 are subject to change.
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan (Tokyo)
https://www.t-bunka.jp/en/access/
| Category | |
| S | ¥14,500 |
| A | ¥12,000 |
| B | ¥9,000 |
| C | ¥7,000 |
| D | ¥5,000 |
| E | ¥3,000 |
| 25 and Under | ¥2,000 |
| Romeo & Juliet plus | ¥20,000 |
" Romeo & Juliet plus" are tickets for Category S plus special invitation to a photocall after performances on Sat. 25 May, Sun. 26 May, Sat. 8 June and Sun. 9 June. Only 50 tickets for each performance will be on sale.
●Children under 6 years old are not admitted to the auditorium.
●Program and casting as of 22 January 2024 are subject to change. Changes in the program and cast do not entitle holders to return or exchange tickets.
Ticket Sale DatesGeneral ticket sales begin on Monday 19 February 2024 at 10:00a.m. Book now
Presales at NBS WEB Ticket
Tuesday 13 February 2024 at 21:00--Friday 16 February 2024 at 18:00
Presales and Discount Tickets at NBS WEB Ticket and NBS Ticket Center
To purchase discount tickets at NBS WEB Ticket, you will need to register for a free membership of Japan Performing Arts Foundation (NBS) from here. (We regret that the form is only in Japanese.)
After registration, click here to buy tickets.
1. Family Tickets (Categories S, A and B)
Child tickets for children between 6 and 18 years old are half the adult price. Family Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday 12 March 2024 at 10:00 at NBS WEB Ticket and NBS Ticket Center (Phone 03-3791-8888). Up to two child tickets per one adult ticket can be purchased. 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
¥2,000 tickets for those aged 6 to 25 years go on sale on Thursday 18 April 2024, 21:00 at NBS WEB Ticket. 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.
| 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（公演創造活動）） |
| 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 |
