Performing Arts

As the world slows to a pause, Japan Society Performing Arts has moved online in the new series JS-ENCORE, offering a bi-weekly selection of past performances showing traditional and contemporary works spanning dance, music, and theater. Click here to view current selections and a complete streaming schedule.

“In these troubled times, we are still optimistic because we know the light and energy that artists can bring to the world. We are happy that Japan Society has such gems of artistry in our archives, and that we can share it with you online. All of the programs I selected for JS-ENCORE are performances by Japanese artists who are willing to help people in New York, the U.S., and beyond to keep their strong spirits and smiles.”
— Yoko Shioya, Artistic Director

Performances

- Theater
  
  Control Officers + 100 Meters
  Friday, May 8, 7:30 PM
  Saturday, May 9, 7:30 PM
  Sunday, May 10, 2:30 PM

- Dance
  
  Min Tanaka:
  I am in a body
  Wednesday, June 24, 7:30 PM
  Thursday, June 25, 7:30 PM
  Friday, June 26, 7:30 PM

2019-2020 Performing Arts Season Funding

Lead Sponsor:

Corporate Partner:

ORIX Stewardship Foundation

Major Support: The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, Doug and Teresa Peterson, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Inc.

Additional Support: Dr. and Mrs. Carl F. Taeusch II, Dean Jeanette C. Takamura, Mr. Alan M. Suhonen, Hiroko Onoyama, The Royal Little Family Foundation, Sarah Billinghurst Solomon and Howard Solomon, Mr. Norton Belknap, Dr. John K. Gillespie, Paula S. Lawrence, Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Michiko Levine, Susan M. McCormac, Pamela Perlman, Karen and Samuel Richardson, and Lyndley and Samuel Schwab.

Endowment: Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Endowment Fund and the Endowment for the Performing Arts, established with a leadership gift from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

In-kind Support: Transportation assistance is provided by All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.