New Theater 'EX THEATER ARIAKE' Opens Today in TOKYO DREAM PARK! Grand Opening with the Premiere of 'AmberS'
On April 25, 2026, the new theater 'EX THEATER ARIAKE' opened within the TOKYO DREAM PARK complex. The opening was celebrated with the premiere of 'AmberS,' produced and written by Shigeaki Kato.
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The new theater 'EX THEATER ARIAKE' (EX Theater Ariake) within the complex entertainment facility 'TOKYO DREAM PARK' opened on April 25. The premiere performance 'AmberS,' which is being staged as the theater's opening act, also opened on the same day.
As a large number of visitors crowded the entrance waiting for the doors to open, the theater officially opened with the greeting: 'A new theater is born here today. We will do our utmost to make it a place loved by everyone. Thank you for your support.' Opening day visitors were presented with original commemorative pens to celebrate the birth of the new venue.
With the concept of 'A theater where you encounter heart-trembling moments,' the theater has designated the period until March 2027 as its 'OPENING YEAR.' Starting with 'AmberS,' written and produced by Shigeaki Kato and double-starring Kazuya Ohashi and Takuto Teranishi, the lineup includes a variety of productions such as Gekidan Shinkansen's 'Akechiko!' featuring Mamoru Miyano and Tomohiro Kamiyama, the Tony Award-winning musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' starring Hayato Kakizawa and Ryo Yoshizawa, the Japan premiere of 'The Traveler's Wife' starring Hikaru Iwamoto, 'Knockin' on Locked Door THE STAGE' starring Tatsuya Ueda and Noel Kawashima, 'Me & My Girl' with Hiroki Miura and Mone Kamishiraishi, and 'Monty Python's SPAMALOT' starring Takanori Iwata in his musical debut.
EX THEATER ARIAKE features approximately 1,500 seats optimized for drama and musicals, offering an immersive space where the stage feels close. Great attention has been paid to the viewing environment, employing ergonomically designed seats and a staggered 'Chidori' layout in the center block to ensure unobstructed views. Furthermore, a 'floating soundproof structure' that separates the floors, walls, and ceiling from the main building frame minimizes external noise and vibration. The venue also features an open foyer with glass walls that let in natural light and provides smooth access from Tokyo Big Sight Station and Kokusai-tenjijo Station.
[Smooth Access from Two Adjacent Stations]
Accessible from two stations: approximately 5 minutes on foot from Tokyo Big Sight Station (Yurikamome Line) and approximately 9 minutes on foot from Kokusai-tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line). The path is designed for stress-free movement, and extensive bus routes to various parts of Tokyo are also available from both stations.
[Approximately 1,500 Seats Optimal for Drama and Musicals]
Enjoy performances from immersive 1st-floor seats or 2nd and 3rd-floor seats that offer an overview of the entire stage. Despite the 1,500-seat capacity, the space is designed to make the stage feel intimate. The theater also supports performances that utilize the seating area to create a sense of unity.
[Ergonomically Shaped Seats for Comfortable Viewing]
Seat placement across all levels is designed for optimal visibility, with the center block using a staggered layout. The seats offer generous width and legroom. A unique design that thins the part of the seat behind the knees creates more foot space, reducing physical strain and ensuring comfort even during long, epic productions.
[Acoustic Design for a Perfect Viewing Environment]
The floating soundproof structure ensures excellent insulation from the noise and vibrations of other facilities in the complex, allowing for total immersion. The walls, featuring a wave-like motif inspired by the Ariake sea, are designed to make dialogue and lyrics easy to hear.
[A Versatile Theater for Diverse Productions]
The theater allows for the installation of stage equipment tailored to each production. A 'modular floor' system allows for high-degree-of-freedom staging. All seats in front of the center aisle can be removed, enabling flexible configurations such as orchestra pits, thrust stages, and runways (hanamichi). This fulfills the global trend of creating immersive audience spaces.
As a large number of visitors crowded the entrance waiting for the doors to open, the theater officially opened with the greeting: 'A new theater is born here today. We will do our utmost to make it a place loved by everyone. Thank you for your support.' Opening day visitors were presented with original commemorative pens to celebrate the birth of the new venue.
With the concept of 'A theater where you encounter heart-trembling moments,' the theater has designated the period until March 2027 as its 'OPENING YEAR.' Starting with 'AmberS,' written and produced by Shigeaki Kato and double-starring Kazuya Ohashi and Takuto Teranishi, the lineup includes a variety of productions such as Gekidan Shinkansen's 'Akechiko!' featuring Mamoru Miyano and Tomohiro Kamiyama, the Tony Award-winning musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' starring Hayato Kakizawa and Ryo Yoshizawa, the Japan premiere of 'The Traveler's Wife' starring Hikaru Iwamoto, 'Knockin' on Locked Door THE STAGE' starring Tatsuya Ueda and Noel Kawashima, 'Me & My Girl' with Hiroki Miura and Mone Kamishiraishi, and 'Monty Python's SPAMALOT' starring Takanori Iwata in his musical debut.
EX THEATER ARIAKE features approximately 1,500 seats optimized for drama and musicals, offering an immersive space where the stage feels close. Great attention has been paid to the viewing environment, employing ergonomically designed seats and a staggered 'Chidori' layout in the center block to ensure unobstructed views. Furthermore, a 'floating soundproof structure' that separates the floors, walls, and ceiling from the main building frame minimizes external noise and vibration. The venue also features an open foyer with glass walls that let in natural light and provides smooth access from Tokyo Big Sight Station and Kokusai-tenjijo Station.
[Smooth Access from Two Adjacent Stations]
Accessible from two stations: approximately 5 minutes on foot from Tokyo Big Sight Station (Yurikamome Line) and approximately 9 minutes on foot from Kokusai-tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line). The path is designed for stress-free movement, and extensive bus routes to various parts of Tokyo are also available from both stations.
[Approximately 1,500 Seats Optimal for Drama and Musicals]
Enjoy performances from immersive 1st-floor seats or 2nd and 3rd-floor seats that offer an overview of the entire stage. Despite the 1,500-seat capacity, the space is designed to make the stage feel intimate. The theater also supports performances that utilize the seating area to create a sense of unity.
[Ergonomically Shaped Seats for Comfortable Viewing]
Seat placement across all levels is designed for optimal visibility, with the center block using a staggered layout. The seats offer generous width and legroom. A unique design that thins the part of the seat behind the knees creates more foot space, reducing physical strain and ensuring comfort even during long, epic productions.
[Acoustic Design for a Perfect Viewing Environment]
The floating soundproof structure ensures excellent insulation from the noise and vibrations of other facilities in the complex, allowing for total immersion. The walls, featuring a wave-like motif inspired by the Ariake sea, are designed to make dialogue and lyrics easy to hear.
[A Versatile Theater for Diverse Productions]
The theater allows for the installation of stage equipment tailored to each production. A 'modular floor' system allows for high-degree-of-freedom staging. All seats in front of the center aisle can be removed, enabling flexible configurations such as orchestra pits, thrust stages, and runways (hanamichi). This fulfills the global trend of creating immersive audience spaces.