He's the brightest star in the cosmos of Kabuki, the eccentric theater art unique to Japan. Kabuki stars are not just made, they're born into dynasties, distinguished families passing the craft ...

The Kabuki used to be the No. 1 theater in the marketplace, and then everything shifted around," with the bigger multiplexes drawing audiences away. "Now it's coming back in a different form. The ...

Trying to describe the allure and mystique of Kabuki performances, arts festival organizer Jane Langill says: At first, for foreigners, anyway, it's the exoticism: the gorgeous costumes, the wigs ...

Although Kabuki is a high art form today, it stems from humble roots. Kabuki, which literally means “to wear a strange costume,” reportedly started in 1603.

Take a tour of our Tsuruya Kōkei exhibition and gain a new perspective on the culture of Kabuki theater. Explore how Kabuki actors use color and facial lines to express emotion and the iconic looks of ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For the first time in 52 years, the art of kabuki is returning to Hawaii. It’s a traditional form of Japanese theater dating back to the 17th century. It’s an art ...

A dashing, Porsche-driving 28-year-old has been giving the ancient art of Kabuki new life in its home country. Now Ebizo Ichikawa XI is bringing it to Britain. Michael Church reports ...