Signature Theater Reimagines Sondheim's Pacific Overtures | Around Town Best Bets

Signature Theater continues its tribute to Stephen Sondheim with one of Sondheim's most challenging works, Pacific Overtures. The musical explores the collision of two radically different cultures. Using elements of Kabuki theater and other Japanese art forms, it tells from 19th century Japan's point of view how America opened trade with the long isolated kingdom. Jane Horwitz gives us a preview of the show. ABOUT THE SERIES This video is part of WETA's weekly review series, "Around Town Best Bets." Every week, WETA critics bring you the must-see arts Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia: Our best bets in film, theater, museums, and more! Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest releases and recommendations! https://weta.org/about/publications/n... FOLLOW WETA ON SOCIAL: Twitter:   / wetatvfm   Facebook:   / wetatvfm   Instagram:   / wetatvfm