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.
Ernest Abuba, born on August 25, 1947, in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, is an accomplished actor and producer, known for his roles in films like "12 Monkeys" and "King of New York," and was previously married to Tisa Chang; he also made a notable appearance in "Pacific Overtures." more...
Production Team
Patricia Birch Choreographer
Harold Prince Director
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