Pacific Overtures 1976 - Articles Page 6

Ages: 10+
Opened: January 11, 1976
Closing: June 27, 1976

Pacific Overtures - 1976 - Broadway History , Info & More

Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway)
1634 Broadway New York, NY 10019

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.


Pacific Overtures - 1976 - Broadway Cast

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Pacific Overtures - 1976 - Broadway Articles Page 6

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by Charlie Piane - Aug 19, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

Spend An Evening With Sondheim At Indiana University 4/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2009


Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, widely considered the most influential artist working in American musical theater over the past half-century, will visit Indiana University in April at the invitation of IU's Department of Theatre and Drama.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award Gala Reception Party
by Walter McBride - Apr 29, 2009


At a black-tie Gala Benefit on Monday night at the Embassy of Italy, Signature Theatre feted Stephen Sondheim, the greatest living composer/lyricist of American musical theatre, with both music and a new award established in the composer's name.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Signature Theatre's First Annual Stephen Sondheim Award Gala
by Walter McBride - Apr 29, 2009


At a black-tie Gala Benefit on Monday night at the Embassy of Italy, Signature Theatre feted Stephen Sondheim, the greatest living composer/lyricist of American musical theatre, with both music and a new award established in the composer's name.

Sondheim on 'NIGHT MUSIC', Regret and Balancing Art and Life to UK TimesOnline
by Eddie Varley - Apr 27, 2009


Stephen Sondheim, whose musical, A Little Night Music is currently playing in the West End at the Garrick Theatre in a production directed by Trevor Nunn, spoke to the UK's Times Online. The legendary composer spoke on a variety of subjects, including his celebrated body of work, his personal regrets and his joy at finding love, it is a candid interview and a must read for fans of musical theater.

Signature Theatre to Honor Sondheim April 27th
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009


Eric Schaeffer, the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, tonight announced that Signature will honor Stephen Sondheim at a Gala Benefit in April and establish an annual award as a tribute to America's most influential contemporary musical theater composer. Signature will salute Mr. Sondheim at a black-tie Gala Celebration on Monday, April 27, 2009, in Washington, DC highlighted by a musical tribute, festive dinner, and dancing and inaugurate an annual honor to be known in future years as The Sondheim Award.

Spend An Evening With Sondheim At Indiana University 4/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2009


Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, widely considered the most influential artist working in American musical theater over the past half-century, will visit Indiana University in April at the invitation of IU's Department of Theatre and Drama.

Signature Theatre to Honor Sondheim in April 2009 Creating Annual Award in His Name
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 6, 2008


Eric Schaeffer, the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, tonight announced that Signature will honor Stephen Sondheim at a Gala Benefit in April and establish an annual award as a tribute to America's most influential contemporary musical theater composer. Signature will salute Mr. Sondheim at a black-tie Gala Celebration on Monday, April 27, 2009, in Washington, DC highlighted by a musical tribute, festive dinner, and dancing and inaugurate an annual honor to be known in future years as The Sondheim Award.

Other Productions of Pacific Overtures

1976   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1976   US Tour West Coast Tour
US Tour
1984   Off-Off-Broadway York Theatre Company Production
Off-Off-Broadway
1984   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1987   Regional (UK) English National Opera Production
Regional (UK)
2000   New National Theatre of Tokyo Production
2001   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2002   US Tour New National Theatre of Tokyo Production
US Tour
2003   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2003   West End Donmar Warehouse Revival
West End
2004   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2017   Off-Broadway Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway

Pacific Overtures - 1976 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1976 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Stephen Sondheim
1976 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical John Weidman
1976 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Hugh Wheeler
1976 The Hewes Awards Costume Design Florence Klotz
1976 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Boris Aronson
1976 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical John Weidman
1976 Tony Awards Best Choreography Patricia Birch
1976 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Florence Klotz
1976 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Tharon Musser
1976 Tony Awards Best Musical Harold Prince
1976 Tony Awards Best Musical Ruth Mitchell
1976 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Stephen Sondheim
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Isao Sato
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Mako
1976 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Boris Aronson

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