In Kabuki, all the roles are played by men, including beautiful princesses — a role Maholo accomplishes stunningly in his official stage debut as Maholo Onoe at the Kabuki Theater in downtown Tokyo.

Maholo Onoe, front center, performs as he makes his official stage debut at the Kabuki Theater in Tokyo, on May 2, 2023. — Photo: AP "Unless he is recognised and in demand, he won’t get any roles.

TOKYO — Onstage, Danjuro Ichikawa, one of the biggest stars of Japan's Kabuki theater, is a virtuoso in ... When he was 20, about to go on stage for the first time as the monk Benkei — a ...

In front of the all-cypress stage ... Konpira Kabuki Performance" had been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but was revived in April 2024, bringing back the bustle of the theater.

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques and stage machinery. From the stories and acting, to the costumes and artwork ...

He assumed the prestigious stage name of Ennosuke as its fourth-generation holder in 2012. He also gained fame for developing “Super Kabuki,” a modernized style of Kabuki theater that his ...

How do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour. The performance featured ...

buzzed with enthusiasm and adored kabuki — and during his short career, he designed numerous woodcuts featuring its stars and stories. His dominance was such that just under half of all theater ...