A stunning exploration of tradition and transformation based on historical events.
In 1853, after 200 years of stability, Japan faces an American expedition determined to open the 鈥渇loating kingdom鈥� to trade. The isolationist island鈥檚 reckoning with the unwelcome western influence is brilliantly illuminated through a kaleidoscope of stories about sailors, samurai, 鈥渟omeone in a tree鈥� and two friends who choose radically different paths.
This innovative epic of East meets West is one of Sondheim鈥檚 most ambitious and rarely produced musicals.
Directed & Choreographed by Ethan Heard
Music Direction by Alexander Tom
Featuring Alex Koichi Beard, Eymard Meneses Cabling, Andrew Cristi, Albert Hsueh, Joey Ledonio, Jonny Lee Jr., Quynh-My Luu, Jason Ma, Daniel May, Christopher Mueller, Ashley D. Nguyen, Ryan Sellers, Chani Wereley, Nicholas Yenson
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