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Pacific Overtures is a musical exploring the forced opening of Japan to the West in the mid-19th century, told from the perspective of the Japanese. The musical uses a Brechtian approach, with actors directly addressing the audience and minimal sets, to comment on the historical and cultural clash.
The musical's title refers to the way that Westerners approached Japan during this time period, treating it as a mysterious and "overture" to a larger potential market in Asia. The musical itself is a series of short scenes that depict the changing landscape of Japan as it is forced to open itself to foreign influence.
The musical's score is a mixture of traditional Japanese music and Western show tunes, and the lyrics are often sung in English with Japanese pronunciations. This creates a unique and dissonant effect that reflects the cultural clash at the heart of the musical.
- Hugh Wheeler
- John Weidman
- Stephen Sondheim
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In 1967, director Christopher Martin founded CSC Repertory in a 100-seat theater at Rutgers Presbyterian Church on West 73rd Street. Following short stints in small spaces, CSC grew to the point where it needed a permanent home. In 1973, the theater moved to its present premises on 13th Street, an intimate space that was formerly an East Village carriage house. In the 55 years since, CSC has become a leading Off-Broadway theater that is a home for new and established artists, as well audiences seeking epic stories intimately told. Productions have been cited by all major Off-Broadway theater awards including the Obie, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Body of Work.
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