Pacific Overtures
Mar 7 - Apr 9, 2023A stunning exploration of tradition and transformation based on historical events.
In 1853, after 200 years of stability, Japan faces an American expedition determined to open the “floating kingdom” to trade. The isolationist island’s reckoning with the unwelcome western influence is brilliantly illuminated through a kaleidoscope of stories about sailors, samurai, “someone in a tree” and two friends who choose radically different paths.
This innovative epic of East meets West is one of Sondheim’s most ambitious and rarely produced musicals.
“One of the great musicals of our time.”
― Variety
Performance Info
Seating Chart
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Run Time
Running time is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission.
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Content Warnings
This show uses strobe lights, loud drumming and theatrical haze. Recommended for teens and adults. Signature does not admit children under 6 years old.
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Masking
Masks are always optional in the lobby and other public areas of the building.
Face masks are required inside the performance spaces on Thursdays and Sundays.
Face masks are optional inside the performance spaces Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Content Warnings
This show contains depictions of death (on stage) and suicide (off stage), cannon blast sounds, and will use strobe lights, loud drumming and theatrical haze.
Program
Flip through the Pacific Overtures Program
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Specialty Nights
Cast Members
Creative Team
Sponsored by
LOU MAZAWEY
SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
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