National Bunraku Theater
When
Time
Doors: 7:30 pm | Performance: 8:00 pm
Where
Price
Reserved seating: $35-55 / Members: $30-50
(+$3.00-5.50 per ticket fees)
About
The National Theatre makes its triumphant arrival in Los Angeles, bringing authentic bunraku theater from Japan to LA for the first time in nearly two decades! Witness a stunning production of traditional Japanese puppet theater, featuring two quintessential climaxes from bunraku repertoire: Date Musume Koi no Higanoko (Oshichi, the Greengrocer’s Daughter), depicting a woman’s desperate act to save her lover’s life, and Sonezaki Shinju (The Love Suicides at Sonezaki), a dramatic tale written by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, regarded as Japan’s Shakespeare. Aligned with kabuki and noh theater, bunraku originated a globally influential three-person puppet manipulation technique in the 18th century, earning an Intangible Cultural Heritage designation by UNESCO.
Featuring scenography by Kazuo Oga, art director of the Studio Ghibli films My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke, this performance offers Americans a rare opportunity to glimpse the rich culture of bunraku.
Performed in Japanese with English subtitles.
Related Event
Japanese Puppet Theater 101: A Close Look at Bunraku
Friday, September 27, 2024
Things To Know
Bar
Before the performance and during the intermission, enjoy our cash-free bar with select
Japanese whiskey, beer, and wine.
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Parking
Paid parking is available nearby at Joe's Auto Parks/Sho Tokyo on 350 East 2nd Street for $15 (rates may vary). Metered parking in Little Tokyo is also available and free after 8 pm.
Accessibility
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact info@jaccc.org.
The U.S. tour of National Bunraku Theater is produced by Japan Society under partnership with Japan Arts Council, which is supported, in part, by Japan Cultural Expo 2.0, All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd., Kikkoman Corporation and Suntory Holdings Limited. The program is also supported by the John and Miyoko Davey Foundation and Takenaka Corporation.
