Pacific Overtures
(1976) Stephen Sondheim's kabuki retelling of the opening of Japan to the West. | Released
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9
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Profit: - $0
Movie Details
Tag Line: Stephen Sondheim's kabuki retelling of the opening of Japan to the West.
Status: Released
Average Rating: 9
Release Date: Sep 6, 1976
Rating: 1976-09-06
Run Time: 2h 20m
Original Language: English
Website: -
Production Countries: United States of America
Production Companies: Pacific Overtures Co.
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Synopsis
Pacific Overtures is a musical written by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman. The show is set in Japan beginning in 1853 and follows the difficult westernization of Japan, told from the point of view of the Japanese. In particular, the story focuses on the lives of two friends caught in the change. The original Broadway production of Pacific Overtures in 1976 was staged in Kabuki style, with men playing women's parts and set changes made in full view of the audience by black-clad stagehands. It opened to mixed reviews and closed after six months, despite being nominated for ten Tony Awards. Set in 1853 Japan, Pacific Overtures 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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
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| Directing | Director |
Marty Pasetta
Hal Prince
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| Stage Director |
Hal Prince
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| Crew | Choreographer |
Patricia Birch
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| Creative Consultant |
Haruki Fujimoto
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| Writing | Musical |
Stephen Sondheim
John Weidman
Hugh Wheeler
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| Lyricist |
Stephen Sondheim
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| Writer |
John Weidman
Stephen Sondheim
Hugh Wheeler
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| Art | Set Designer |
Boris Aronson
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| Costume & Make-Up | Costume Design |
Florence Klotz
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| Wig Designer |
Richard Allen
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| Makeup Designer |
Richard Allen
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| Lighting | Lighting Design |
Tharon Musser
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| Sound | Orchestrator |
Jonathan Tunick
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| Music Director |
Paul Gemignani
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| Music |
Stephen Sondheim
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| Songs |
Stephen Sondheim
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| Original Music Composer |
Stephen Sondheim
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