Pacific Overtures Broadway Original Cast
Spanning 150 years, Pacific Overtures tells the story of Commodore Matthew Perry's arrival in the "Floating Kingdom" of Nippon in 1853. The show chronicles the influence America had upon Japan, detailing and dramatizing the westernization of Japanese culture. Full synopsis
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Original Cast
(Understudy)
Ernest Abuba, born on August 25, 1947, in Honolulu, is an accomplished actor and producer, recognized for his roles in films such as "12 Monkeys" and "King of New York," and was a notable cast member in "Pacific Overtures." more...
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Alvin Ing, a dedicated advocate for the AAPI community and active member of the Theater for Asian American Performing Artists, was renowned for his roles in Broadway musicals such as Pacific Overtures and Flower Drum Song. more...
Imperial Priest
(Kayama's Wife)
Abe, First Councillor
Abe/First Councillor
Musician - Shamisen
See awards and nominations on the Pacific Overtures page
Other productions of Pacific Overtures
- 1976 US Tour — West Coast Tour · Cast
- 1984 Off-Off-Broadway — York Theatre Company Production · Cast
- 1984 Off-Broadway — Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1987 Regional (UK) — English National Opera Production · Cast
- 2000 — New National Theatre of Tokyo Production · Cast
- 2001 Regional (US) — Regional Revival · Cast
- 2002 US Tour — New National Theatre of Tokyo Production · Cast
- 2003 US Tour — Touring Revival · Cast
- 2003 West End — Donmar Warehouse Revival · Cast
- 2004 Broadway — Roundabout Revival · Cast
- 2017 Off-Broadway — Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
Production Team
Jonathan Tunick Orchestrator
Richard Allen Wig Designer
Make-Up Designer
Boris Aronson Scenic Designer
Patricia Birch Choreographer
Paul Gemignani Musical Director
Paul Huntley Wig Designer
Florence Klotz Costume Designer
Jack Mann Sound Designer
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
Harold Prince Director
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