Stage

Japanese performing arts like Noh, Kabuki and Butoh, contemporary theater, award-winning comedy and more. Metropolis articles about the Tokyo stage.

Truth in Theatre: An Interview with Sheepdog Theatre

Powerful performances on the Tokyo frontier

By Kenji Newton | Posted on October 28, 2019

Daniel Sloss: X Live Show

The Scottish comedian's first live show in Japan

By Jessie Carbutt | Posted on October 11, 2019

“Noh in The Garden” at Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

An unforgettable look at Japan’s ancient art

By Brooke Jackson | Posted on October 1, 2019

Live Review: The Japanese House at Liquid Room

Serene sounds from the British indie pop act

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on September 13, 2019

July’s 7 Best Gigs

By Metropolis | Posted on July 3, 2019

Fuji Rock Festival 2019

Stellar lineup at summer's best music festival

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on June 21, 2019

Disturbance the Musical

A bold and moving adaptation of Ivy Alvarez’s poetry collection

By Jessie Carbutt | Posted on June 18, 2019

Iliza Shlesinger Live in Tokyo

Cultivating laughter in the dark

By Jessie Carbutt | Posted on May 17, 2019

A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Tokyo

Director Paul Stebbings discusses “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

By Paula Berwanger | Posted on April 25, 2019

Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time Tour Tokyo

The grammy-nominated comedian comes to Tokyo

By Metropolis | Posted on February 19, 2019

The Town Hall Affair

New York’s acclaimed The Wooster Group brings controversial production to Kyoto Experiment 2018: Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival

By Paul McInnes | Posted on October 9, 2018

There’s No Business Like Noh Business

Walking the fine line between spirituality and showmanship

By Masaru Urano | Posted on September 12, 2018