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The Musical "Pacific Overture"
I went to see the musical "Pacific Overture" at the Nissay Theatre. The double-cast roles were performed by the following combinations:
I had the opportunity to see Wentsu Eiji's stage performance in "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" before he went abroad to study. I wanted to see his musical performance after his study abroad, and since there was no scheduled performance during that period, I decided to make plans to see it.
I belong to the generation that watched "Tensai TV-kun."
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, "Miwaku(Fascinating) no Kachiroko" or Kachi Hiroko, who is also active on YouTube, is also appearing in the show. I had seen her on stage before, but the balance between singing, laughter, and talk in her YouTube videos is so exquisite that I have unintentionally become a fan of her recent appearances.
About the Background and Setting of "Pacific Overture"
"Pacific Overture" is set in Japan shortly before the footsteps of civilization and modernization were heard, around the time of Perry's arrival in 1853. It features characters such as the shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate and John Manjiro.
Originally, it was a production that won the Tony Award in 1976. I had seen it before in an introductory stage art class at university, and I approached it thinking it would be like an operetta influenced by Japonism, such as "The Mikado."
There seems to be a version directed by Japanese directors as well, but it is fundamentally a Japanese work created overseas, so it is not recommended for those seeking a traditional Japanese-style theater. It is more of a "Japanese-style" production.
It was good that not only the main characters but also the surrounding people contributed to the story through their songs and lines, creating depth.
In particular, I liked the song "Someone in a Tree," which was bright, cheerful, and had beautiful harmonies.
Witnessing the Dawn of History!
After the Nissay Theatre's performances, there will also be performances at the Osaka Umeda Arts Theater.
For this stage production, there were also ticket sets available with meals or coffee, making it a recommended show for spring outings, not just for theater enthusiasts.
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