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Houston Ballet “Opening Gala”

The Houston Ballet, a leading force in America, deeply impressed Japan on their maiden voyage to Japan in 2022, and finally they return!

The masterpieces of Welch will be performed in the Opening Gala, which celebrates this Japan visit with an “All Welch Program.” The true essence of dance on a simple stage with calculated choreography invites you to watch music and dancers perform combinations of highly difficult techniques. Enjoy the bleeding edge of new American ballet, the forefront of entertainment, a rare occasion in Japan. Feel the excitement of the theatre.

Artistic Director: Stanton Welch, Julie Kent
Choreography: Stanton Welch

[Programs]
“Clear”, from “Sylvia”, from “Madame Butterfly”, from “Sons de L’ame”, “Velocity”
*The sound will be from a recording, not a live orchestra.

[Buy tickets]
*WEB
https://www.s2.e-get.jp/koransha/pt/&E=1

Please send an email for more information.
koransha_info@koransha.com

Last updated: 30 May, 2025
Date 3 July, 2025
Time 7:00pm - 9:15pm
Price SS 22,000 yen, S 19,000 yen, A 17,000 yen, B 15,000 yen, C 11,000 yen, D 7,000 yen, U-25 4,000 yen
*U-25 ticket: Aged 25 and under on the performance day only. Equal to B or C seats. You cannot choose your seat. Pick up your ticket at the venue’s reception desk on the performance day with proof of ID or pay the difference of a C seat.

*Children below primary school age are not allowed admittance.
*An additional booking fee is charged.
Website https://www.koransha.com/ballet/houston/
Venue Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall
5-45 Uenokoen Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8716
https://www.t-bunka.jp/en/access/