Pacific Overtures (1976)

Music by Stephen Sondheim
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Harold Prince
Cast: Mako, Soon-Teck Oh, Isao Sato, Yuki Shimoda, Sab Shimono, Ernest Abuba, James Dybas, Kenneth S. Eiland

Act I Conceived as a Japanese playwright's version of an American musical about American influences on Japan, Pacific Overtures opens in July 1853. As traditional Japanese music plays, the Reciter is revealed on stage. However, unknown to the Nipponese, President Millard Fillmore, determined to open up trade with Japan, has sent Commodore Matthew C.

Theater: Winter Garden Theatre · Broadway
Closed: June 27, 1976

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When does Pacific Overtures close?

Pacific Overtures closed on June 27, 1976.