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.
Joseph Anthony Foronda, who boasts an impressive array of regional and Chicago theater credits, has also graced Broadway with his performance in the 2004 revival of "Pacific Overtures." more...
Production Team
Gary Griffin Director
Marc Robin Choreographer
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