Pacific Overtures
Broadway
Musical
Original
Pacific Overtures
Broadway
Musical
Original
SYNOPSIS: Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's musical examines Japan's forced opening to the West in 1853 after 200 years of isolation from the Western world. The staging incorporates techniques used in the traditional Noh and Kabuki theatrical styles.
- Music: Stephen Sondheim
- Book: John Weidman
- Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
People (207)
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Jonathan Goble
(Original)Shogun
(Original)Reciter
(Original)
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Tamate
(Original)Swordsman
(Original)Storyteller
(Original)Samurai
(Original)
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Kayama
(Original)
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Abe, First Councillor
(Original)
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Manjiro
(Original)
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Book
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MusicLyrics
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Dance Music
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Additional material
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DirectorProducer
Pro Info
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Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Outstanding Choreography | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Outstanding Costume Design | Winner | |
| 1976 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Outstanding Music and Lyrics | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Outstanding Set Design | Winner |
| New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Best Musical | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Best Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Best Book of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Best Choreography | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Best Original Score | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Winner | |
| 1976 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1976 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Winner |
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1975-1976
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