Why See Pacific Overtures?
MusicalsTony WinnersDrama Desk WinnersOlivier WinnersTrue-life Historical
east and west
In a stunning co-production between Japan's Umeda Arts Theatre and the Menier Chocolate Factory, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's entertaining historical musical takes us across the ocean to feudal Japan, where early relations with the West prove to be anything but smooth. Centering on the story of a fisherman and a lowly samurai, the Tony and Olivier award winning work imagines American influences on the country from a Japanese perspective, taking stunning cues from traditional Kabuki theatre.
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
We follow Commodore Matthew Perry on his sailing trip to Japan in 1853 on a U.S. mission to open up trade relations at any cost. However the rescue of a drowning Japanese fisherman throws a spanner in the works when he is accused of consorting with the enemy. Meanwhile, a junior samurai is charged with keeping the foreigners out; everything starts to unravel the relative peace of thousands of years of custom. The original Broadway run won two Tony Awards, whilst the 2003 West End revival picked up three Oliviers.
Additional Information
Dates
Opening night: 25 November 2023
MASKS
You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.
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