“From the very first note, the audience was transported.
Magnificent… a Masterpiece!”
~ La Dauphine Libere
Yoshiwara fuses theatre, film, music, dance, art and augmented reality into a radically unique immersive and interactive event.
Our world will transport you, transform you and leave you breathless.
Drama. Excitement. Passion. Fantasy.
Silents you can hear ®
PART EPIC ROCK CONCERT
Live band and world-class vocalists and dancers
PART CUTTING-EDGE THEATRE
Kinetic multi-layered storytelling seamlessly intertwined with film
PART CLASSIC SILENT FILM
The most breathtaking films from the early 20th Century
PART ALICE DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
Welcome, we’ve been expecting you.
Yoshiwara, the red glow of the paper lanterns guide you to the center of Metropolis’ pleasure quarter, where one can always find a beautiful yūjo, a handsome kōshi-jōro or anything to meet your heart’s, or any other organ’s, desire.
Yoshiwara immerses you in the fun and mystery of the infamous nightclub
An evening tinged with danger, desire and the ultimate of pleasures.
All your senses will tingle
You’ll feel a story like never before as you’re wrapped in the glow of the 1926 silent classic Metropolis, accompanied by the house band playing brilliant original songs, performed by the club’s finest singers and dancers.
Right this way. Your table is waiting.
AUGMENTED REALITY
ENHANCED DIGITAL ELEMENTS
Our real-world experiences are enhanced
with an overlay of location-specific storytelling information and graphics that can be experienced on smartphones and tablets.
YOSHIWARA
THE FILM
Born from the excitement of Fritz Lang’s first sight of the New York skyscrapers, Metropolis is set in the year 2026, where society has been divided into two groups: those who live in luxury on the surface and “the others”. The workers, who toil underground to sustain the lives of the privileged above.
Metropolis follows Freder, the son of a wealthy elite, and Maria, a worker’s daughter, as they try to overcome the vast gulf separating their classes.
THE GLOW OF THE RED PAPER LANTERNS
Guided to the center of Metropolis’ pleasure quarter, you can experience all the mystery, danger and desire of the infamous nightclub from the safety of your car or socially distanced pod.
SAFE, SOCIALLY DISTANCED PERFORMANCES
Enjoy our talented musicians and singers on your car radio, boombox or your favorite headphones.
NEW DRIVE-IN PRODUCTIONS
beginning spring 2021
Dates, times and special offers will be announced here first – so be sure to sign up now for updates.
21st Century Filmmaker Award
For Excellence
To say we were blown away would be an understatement. Mind-blowing entertainment… truly different, incredibly exciting, and definitely the ticket for one of the coolest theatrical events to be found.
Broadway World
A multidimensional hi-decibel blast of visual and auditory splendor!
The Dallas Morning News
Spectacularly unique: a blend of soul-pumping rock concert, dance, and theater intertwined with a silent film. A captivating, one-of-a-kind experience that had the audience cheering, singing and ready to dance!
Buzzine
Joins Cirque du Soleil and Stomp as a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience audiences crave!
THE DAILY BREEZE
WOW… a sound-and-light extravaganza that leaves you wishing for an extra pair of eyes and ears. Whether you’re a diehard theatergoer, movie buff or concert regular, you’ve never seen anything like it!
Stage Scene LA
This is one magical, exciting, original theatre experience you do not want to miss.
