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Based on the novel by James Clavell

Original
A Captured Samurai
Captured Samurai; Ishido's Head Samurai
Ishido's Head Samurai
Lady Mariko
Lady Miriko

(educated by the Jesuits, married to Lord Buntaro)
Red Guard of Osaka Castle
John Blackhorne
John Blackthorne

(an English sea captain of the Erasmus)

(Daimyo of Anjiro Province, married to Lady Mariko)
Joseph Foronda, who passed away on September 1, 2023, portrayed Lord Buntaro in the past Broadway production of SHOGUN: The Musical at the Marquis Theatre. more...
(Applause Books)
Father Alvito

(a Portugese priest)
(Applause Books)
Third Samurai Guard
1st Samurai Guard; Coutier of Osaka
First Samurai Guard
The Courtier of Osaka
(Applause Books)
Sonk
Sonk (Crew of the Erasmus)
Capt. Gen. Ferriera
Pieterzoon
Pieterzoon (Crew of the Erasmus)
An Acolyte
Ishido's General
Osagi
Osagi; Ishido's General; Acolyte
Lord Ishido

(the most powerful Daimyo in Japan)
Roper
Roper (Crew of the Erasmus)
2nd Samurai Guard
Red Guard of Osaka Castle
Second Samurai Guard
A Ninja
Ninja
Osaka Guard
Lord Toranaga

(Overlord of Central Province, 2nd most powerful Da)
(Applause Books)

(Madam of the Tea House, owner of Kiku's contract)

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Awards and Nominations


1991 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: June Angela was nominated but did not win.

1990 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress - Musical: June Angela was nominated but did not win.

Production Team

David Cullen Orchestrator
Natasha Katz Lighting Designer
Steven Margoshes Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
Tony Meola Sound Designer
Patrik D. Moreton Hair and Wig Designer
Kirk Peterson Choreographer
(Co-Choreographer)
Edward G. Robinson Musical Director
Loren Sherman Scenic Designer
Michael Smuin Director
Choreographer
Director/Choreographer
Patricia Zipprodt Costume Designer

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