Pacific Overtures
Stephen Sondheim's kabuki retelling of the opening of Japan to the West.
1976-09-06
United States of America
140 minutes.
Overview
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.
Year 1976
Studio Pacific Overtures Co.
Director Marty Pasetta, Hal Prince
Crew Boris Aronson (Set Designer), Jonathan Tunick (Orchestrator), Paul Gemignani (Music Director), Richard Allen (Wig Designer), Patricia Birch (Choreographer), Hugh Wheeler (Musical)
Popularity 1
Language English
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