Performer: Yuji Sawada

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TokyoKenneth MacMillan's Manon

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New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera House, 2026 Mar 19, 20 mat, eve, 21 mat, 22 mat, eve

Massenet: Manon

Sir Kenneth MacMillan; National Ballet of Japan; Martin Yates; Nicholas Georgiadis; Yuji Sawada

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TokyoRaymonda

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New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera House, 2026 Apr 25 mat, 26 mat, eve, 28, 29 mat, eve, May 01, 02 mat, eve, 03 mat

Glazunov: Raymonda

Marius Petipa; National Ballet of Japan; Misato Tomita; Asami Maki; Luisa Spinatelli

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National Ballet of Japan revives Ashton's beloved Cinderella

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Naomi Mori, 18 Oct

The National Ballet of Japan gave an excellent rendition of Sir Frederick Ashton's Cinderella, in spite of many new faces and role debuts.

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National Ballet of Japan’s new triple bill is full of bold challenges

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Naomi Mori, 15 Mar

While National Ballet of Japan’s latest triple bill presents many challenges, one hopes these valuable masterpieces will be revived, enabling the company to develop its virtuosity and artistry.

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National Ballet of Japan: a breathtaking Beauty opens the season

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Naomi Mori, 25 Oct

National Ballet of Japan opened their 2024/25 season with Eagling’s The Sleeping Beauty. Haruka Sassa's Aurora, guesting from Staatsballett Berlin, and prima ballerina, Yui Yonezawa, debuting as the Lilac Fairy, were highly impressive.

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