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The production formed the sixteenth installment of the New National Theatre, Tokyo’s “Pit Opera” series, dedicated to rarely staged works in an intimate setting. In 2007, Auber’s 19th-century opéra comique was reimagined by relocating the action from its traditional Italian inn to a 1960s Japanese hot-spring resort. The staging highlighted the work’s Japanese reception history—its first local presentation in 1919 and its popularity during the Asakusa Opera era—connecting its comic spirit with a period of national nostalgia. Utilizing the flexible, close-quarters environment of The Pit, the production emphasized quick-witted ensemble interplay and Auber’s buoyant musical style. Staff associated with the project included Joya Masahiro and Taoshita Tetsu. Specific scenic and costume credits were not fully detailed on the English event page.
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