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Full Casting Announced For Pacific Overtures
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First premiering in 1976, Sondheim and Weidman’s [***Pacific Overtures***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/pacific-overtures-tickets) is an ambitious exploration into the historical and cultural interactions between Japan and the Western World. The critically acclaimed production has now announced full casting for the [**Menier Chocolate Factory**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/menier-chocolate-factory-london) run.
*Pacific Overtures* completes Menier’s trilogy of Weidman/Sondheim musicals, following their productions of *Assassins* and *Road Show*. The production opens on December 4, with previews starting on November 25, and runs until February 24. Book your [***Pacific Overtures* ****tickets**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/pacific-overtures-tickets) now!
## Pacific Overtures London Cast
**Jon Chew** plays the Reciter. His theatre work includes The *Good Person of Szechwan* (Lyric Hammersmith /Sheffield Theatres), *Anything Goes* (Barbican), *Unity (1918)* (Actor’s Studio) and many more!
**Kanako Nakano** plays Tamate. Her theatre work includes *Neighbour Totoro* (RSC/Barbican), *A**Chorus Line* (Curve Leicester), *White Pearl* (Royal Court Theatre) and more.
**Saori Oda** plays Shogun/Madam. Her theatre work includes *Galaxy Train* (Théatre Lapis), *The Phantom of the Opera, The King and I* (West End, UK tour), *Avenue Q* (UK and Ireland tour), *Carousel* (ENO) and *Miss Saigon* (Prince Edward Theatre).
**Takuro Ohno** plays Kayama. He will be making his UK stage debut in this production. He has recently played the title role in *The Phantom of the Opera* in Japan and has appeared in many Japanese films and television shows.
**Joaquin Pedro Valdes** plays Manjiro. His theatre work includes *Death Note* (London Palladium), *Then, Now & Next* (Southwark Playhouse), *Killing the Cat* (Riverside Studios) and *The Lion King* (UK and Ireland tour).
## The Story of Pacific Overtures
Nippon. The Floating Kingdom. One of Stephen Sondheim’s most acclaimed creations comes to the Chocolate Factory in a co-production with Umeda Arts Theater in Japan, where it has already been a huge success in Tokyo and Osaka. The story of the arrival of the West in 1853 in isolated Japan is seen from a Western perspective but played in an Eastern style. The score is filled with some of Sondheim’s most ravishing music, including “Someone in a Tree”, “Pretty Lady” and “A Bowler Hat”.
## Pacific Overtures London Creatives
*Pacific Overtures* has music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, with a book written by **John Weidman**. The production is directed by Matthew White and features set design by **Paul Farnsworth**, costume design by **Ayako Maeda**, sound design by **Gregory Clarke**, choreography by **Ashley Nottingham**, musical supervision by **Catherine Jayes**, musical direction by **Paul Bogaev**, orchestrations by **Jonathan Tunick**, hair and makeup design by **Wakana Yoshihara**, and cultural consultation provided by **You-Ri Yamanaka**.
## Pacific Overtures Tickets
Journey through a unique historical perspective and a fusion of Japanese and Western musical styles through Stephen Sondheim's iconic music.