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2027.06.30 — 2027.07.18 · Coming soon

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Macbeth at the New National Theatre Tokyo (new production)

Macbeth was Verdi’s first Shakespeare opera and a milestone in which the young composer broke with convention for opera as drama, following the Macbeths from prophecy through ambition, suspicion and conspiracy to madness. The New National Theatre stages a new production in 2027, directed by Lorenzo Mariani with Carlo Rizzi conducting the Tokyo Philharmonic, Ernesto Petti as Macbeth and Karen Gardeazabal as Lady Macbeth. Six performances run from 30 June to 18 July; general sale opens on 4 April 2027.

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New National Theatre, Tokyo — Opera Palace2027.06.30 — 2027.07.18Stage playsTicket required
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What draws you to this experience?

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Verdi’s first Shakespeare

Verdi loved Shakespeare all his life and ended with Otello and Falstaff; Macbeth was his first Shakespeare opera.

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Lady Macbeth’s three great arias

Lady Macbeth has three big arias, alongside Macbeth’s monologue, Macduff’s lyrical aria and thunderous choruses.

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Rizzi back in Tokyo

Carlo Rizzi, whose Falstaff and Aida here were a sensation, returns to conduct, with veteran Italian opera director Lorenzo Mariani staging.

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This could be for you if you are…

  • Lovers of Verdi and Shakespeare
  • Anyone wanting a new opera production in Tokyo

Before you decide

General sale only opens on 4 April 2027.

No preschool children.

No refunds unless a performance is cancelled.

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Dates & times

2027.06.30 — 2027.07.18

Wednesday 30 June 2027 at 6pm; Saturday 3, Wednesday 7, Sunday 11, Friday 16 and Sunday 18 July at 2pm. About 2 hours 45 minutes; doors open 45 minutes before.

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  • Verdi’s first Shakespeare
  • Lady Macbeth’s three great arias
  • Rizzi back in Tokyo
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Venue & travel

New National Theatre, Tokyo — Opera Palace

The New National Theatre is at 1-1-1 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Hatsudai Station on the Keio New Line (through service to the Toei Shinjuku Line) connects directly from the central exit; Keio Line trains do not stop there.

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Entry & companions

Sung in Italian with Japanese and English surtitles. Preschool children are not admitted and every child needs a ticket. Late entry is restricted. No exchanges or refunds unless a performance is cancelled.

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Tickets & access

JPY 8,250–34,100

Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.

Sources & image credits

Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.

Bibliothèque nationale de France · Public domain Image source

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A press illustration of Act 1, scene 2 of Verdi’s Macbeth at the Théâtre Lyrique, Paris, 1865 (public domain).

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Maggi Hambling’s Scallop, a tribute to Britten on the beach at Aldeburgh, August 2010; the opera is set in an east-coast fishing village like this. Not the production.
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