Powerful, dynamic and unique, TAO offers a new production, “Phoenix Rising,” which combines explosive Taiko drumming and innovative choreography. The stars of TAO live and train in the mountains of Japan, achieving the highest level of virtuosity only after years of intensive study. The performers each bring nontraditional flair to the troupe by drawing on their diverse backgrounds, including a hard rock musician, gymnast, classical composer and more. With hundreds of sold-out shows and more than a million spectators, TAO has proven that modern entertainment based on the traditional art of Japanese drumming has massive international appeal.