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.
Boris Aronson | Set Designer |
Hugh Wheeler | Musical |
Tharon Musser | Lighting Design |
Jonathan Tunick | Orchestrator |
Richard Allen | Wig Designer |
Richard Allen | Makeup Designer |
Paul Gemignani | Music Director |
Stephen Sondheim | Musical |
Haruki Fujimoto | Creative Consultant |
Hal Prince | Stage Director |