James A. Michener's Sayonara

James A. Michener's Sayonara

George Fischoff, Hy Gilbert, William Luce, James A. Michener

James A. Michener's Sayonara

James A. Michener's Sayonara

George Fischoff, Hy Gilbert, William Luce, James A. Michener

Overview

A best selling novel, a Hollywood hit and a lavish musical in the grand tradition of American theater, Sayonara premiered at Houston's Theatre Under the Stars and has toured major cities. The classic tale recounts the haunting love story of jet pilot hero Major Ace Gruver and exotic Japanese actress Hana ogi, star of Japan's all female Takarazuka Theatre, whose forbidden passion grows against a lush backdrop of Japanese tradition, soaring melodies, and lavish production numbers. Mesmerizing, moving and entertaining, this is the first Michener musical since South Pacific.

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Cautions

  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Cast Attributes: Ensemble cast

Authors

Author

George Fischoff

Author

Hy Gilbert

William Luce

William Luce wrote his Broadway and London success The Belle of Amherst for Julie Harris, who won her fifth Tony Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Emily Dickinson. For American soprano Renée Fleming, Luce wrote My Business Is To Love, which Fleming premiered in Linc ...
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James A. Michener

James A. Michener (1907-1997) graduated from Swarthmore College and continued his studies at many institutions at home and abroad. His first book, Tales of the South Pacific, was published when he was forty. In the course of the next forty-five years Mr. Michener would write ...

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