Pacific Overtures
"Stephen Sondheim's kabuki retelling of the opening of Japan to the West."
1976-09-06
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In 1853 Japan, the story follows the Westernization of Japan, mainly through the story of Kayama, a samurai, and Manjiro, a fisherman. The lives of both men are radically changed by the coming of American ships to Japan.
Set Designer
Boris Aronson
Orchestrator
Jonathan Tunick
Music Director
Paul Gemignani
Wig Designer
Richard Allen
Choreographer
Patricia Birch
Musical
Hugh Wheeler
filmed theater
Status
ReleasedCountries
- United States of America
Companies
- Pacific Overtures Co.
