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[Broadway, 2004]
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[US Tour, 2002]
Scenic Designer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Rumi Matsui, Pacific Overtures

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Photos: First Look at Shiki Theatre Company's New Original Musical THE GHOST & THE LADY

Shiki Theatre Company will present its new original musical THE GHOST & THE LADY opened at JR-EAST Shiki Theatre. See photos!
Photo Flash: TAO: DRUM HEART Comes to NYU Skirball Tonight

TAO: DRUM HEART will make its make its New York debut tonight, February 11, 2016 at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, February 14, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!
Photo Flash: First Look at TAO: DRUM HEART at NYU Skirball

TAO: DRUM HEART will make its make its New York debut Thursday, February 11, 2016 at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, February 14, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!
Photo Flash: Ippudo Restaurant Celebrates TAO: DRUM HEART's NYC Premiere

TAO and Ippudo restaurant partnered to create a 'DRUM HEART' bowl in honor of TAO's New York City debut at NYU Skirball from Thursday, February 11 through Sunday, February 14. To celebrate TAO: DRUM HEART, Ippudo was inspired to create the Drum Heart bowl, which consists of black sesame spicy pork soup served with pork belly chasu, spicy miso paste, crispy onion chips, cabbage, cilantro, and lime, finished at the table with Rayu spicy sesame oil.
TAO: DRUM HEART to Make New York Premiere at NYU Skirball This February

?From the creative team behind the four-time Tony Award-nominated revival of Pacific Overtures comes the New York debut of TAO: DRUM HEART. The new production will play a strictly limited engagement at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts from Thursday, February 11, 2016 through Sunday, February 14, 2016 before TAO continues its fourth North American tour.
Japan Society Presents MACBETH, 3/23 & 24

Japan Society, as part of its Fall 2012/Spring 2013 Performing Arts Season, proudly presents Macbeth, a production of Shakespeare's play directed by and starring internationally acclaimed traditional kyogen actor and one of Japan's most celebrated stage, film and television stars, Mansai Nomura. This production of Macbeth plays two performances only at Japan Society (333 East 47th Street): Saturday, March 23 at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 24 at 5:00pm.
London's THE FANTASTICKS Closes Early, 6/26

UK's Telegraph reports that the current West End production of THE FANTASTICKS, currently playing at the Duchess Theatre, will close months earlier than it intended, on June 26. According to the report, the cast was informed of the closing notice on Friday, two days after the June 9 opening night.
London's THE FANTASTICKS to Close Early, 6/26

UK's Telegraph reports that the current West End production of THE FANTASTICKS, currently playing at the Duchess Theatre, will close months earlier than it intended, on June 26. According to the report, the cast was informed of the closing notice on Friday, two days after the June 9 opening night.
Nimax Theatres Present THE FANTASTICKS

Kumiko Yoshii for Gorgeous Entertainment, John Gore and Thomas B. McGrath in association with Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer for Nimax Theatres present A new production of The Fantasticks Book, lyrics and music by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, Director and Choreographer Amon Miyamoto, Designer Rumi Matsui, Lighting Designer Rick Fisher, Costume Designer Nicky Shaw
THE FANTASTICKS To Open In London At Duchess Theatre In May 2010

Directed by Amon Miyamoto, a new production of this much-loved musical will invigorate and illuminate the show with fresh visual, emotional and musical energy.
Lorna Want and Luke Brady Lead Cast of THE FANTASTICKS

Up and coming stars, Lorna Want and Luke Brady will play the young lovers in this new production of The Fantasticks.
Hadley Fraser, David Burt, Clive Rowe To Star In THE FANTASTICKS

Up and coming stars Lorna Want and Luke Brady will play the young lovers in the new production of The Fantasticks. They will be joined by a hugely experienced and impressive cast which includes musical theatre favourites David Burt and Clive Rowe in the roles of the two fathers
Nimax Theatres Present THE FANTASTICKS

Kumiko Yoshii for Gorgeous Entertainment, John Gore and Thomas B. McGrath in association with Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer for Nimax Theatres present A new production of The Fantasticks Book, lyrics and music by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, Director and Choreographer Amon Miyamoto, Designer Rumi Matsui, Lighting Designer Rick Fisher, Costume Designer Nicky Shaw
THE FANTASTICKS To Open In London At Duchess Theatre In May 2010

Directed by Amon Miyamoto, a new production of this much-loved musical will invigorate and illuminate the show with fresh visual, emotional and musical energy.
Complicite Presents 'Shun-kin' January 30, 2009

On January 30, 2009, Complicite will present the European premiere of its latest devised work, 'Shun-kin.' Inspired by two texts by Jun'ichiro Tanizaki, 'A Portrait of Shunkin' and 'In Praise of Shadows,' this sensual devised production explores the many shades of darkness and light in human relationships. 'Shun-kin' will run from January 30 to February 21, 2009 at the Barbican Theatre in London. Tickets are currently on sale for Barbican members and will go on sale for the general public October 10. Call 0845 120 7550 or visit www.barbican.org.uk/bite to book your ticket.
New Frank Wildhorn Musical Premieres in Japan

The Japanese premiere of RUDOLF: THE LAST KISS, a musical composed by Frank Wildhorn, written by Jack Murphy, directed by Amon Miyamoto and produced by Toho. Co., Ltd. opened to an enthusiastic audience at the prestigious Imperial Theatre on Wednesday, May 6 in Tokyo.
2005 Tony Award Winners Announced

Click in for the complete list of 2005 Tony Award Winners. By the numbers, the Light in the Piazza led the pack followed by Doubt, and Spamalot (which won Best Musical).

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and Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pacific Overtures.

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