| ♦About |
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre opened in October 1990, with the objective of providing a venue for the further development art and culture for the citizens of Tokyo, and providing a platform for international exchange opportunities. Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre is an arts and culture complex, with multiple facilities that can be rented by the public.
The Main Hall was designed especially for classic music concerts and has one of the largest pipe organs in the world. The Medium Hall and two Small Halls are used mainly for straight plays, musicals, and dance. In addition, there are three exhibit spaces, conference rooms, and rehearsal rooms that are utilized for lectures and seminars, workshops, and other cultural activities.
In addition to concerts and programs that are conducted by professional orchestras and arts organization, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre produces a number of concerts on its own. In conjunction with the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra, it stages high-quality performances such as "theater-opera" in a semi-stage format and other performances. Lunchtime concerts featuring the pipe-organ are held free to the public on a regular basis. There are also seminars for those interested in furthering their knowledge about the world-class organ with 9,000 pipes.
As a unique facility for the performing arts that is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, and supported by the city of Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre is in the process of gradually transforming itself. In July 2009, Hideki Noda, a prominent playwright, director, and actor, was appointed as the first artistic director of Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre to enhance its programs mainly in the field of theatre. Recently, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre is becoming more involved in planning and producing performances on its own. It is engaging outstanding artists and artistic entities to work collaboratively with the theatre. Education programs, such as workshops and seminars on performances, and events for children and young audiences are conducted by the staff and professionals. Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre continues to offer a variety of programs, from new interpretations of classical works to experimental works transcending existing genres.
From the spring of 2011, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre will undergo a renovation. Upon reopening in 2012, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre' goal is to become an even more attractive and accessible institution for music and theatre performances while maintaining strong ties to the community and actively pursuing opportunities for international collaborations.
|
|
