For one-night only, Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) in partnership with Japan Society, New York present Kinoshita Kabuki’s Kanjincho
A group of refugees fleeing to safety. An uncompromising inspector whose life depends on apprehending the fugitive among the group. Can they cross the border? Recognized as a masterpiece of kabuki theater, Kanjincho draws its tale from the 12th century, featuring deception, quick wit, and a riotous and nail-biting tit-for-tat with impossibly high stakes as its centerpiece. Kinoshita Kabuki gleefully charges across the boundary between bombastic traditional kabuki drama and contemporary theater in a hip and pop culture-drenched take on this surprisingly evergreen tale about transcending borders. Created by brilliant young dramaturg Yuichi Kinoshita with in-demand guest director Kunio Sugihara, experience the international sensation that has cemented Kinoshita Kabuki’s place in the current pantheon of sterling modern theater companies.
Performed in Japanese with English supertitles. Performance runs approximately 80 minutes
Tickets are available for $50 Members; $65 Nonmembers. Purchase your tickets below:
The U.S. tour of Kinoshita Kabuki’s Kanjincho is produced by Japan Society. The program is supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, Japan Arts Council and subsidized by JLOX+, with funding from The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.
