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World Premiere: ‘Genji’

Genji, the passionate and poetic new ballet by Nao Kusuzaki, is a contemporary retelling of the classic novel The Tale of Genji, about friendship, love, and the dynamics of power and social class in Heian-period Japan. Featuring dancers from the Houston Ballet, sumptuous production design, and original music composed and played live by acclaimed musician Kaoru Watanabe, this is a not-to-be-missed world premiere event.
Genji was commissioned by Asia Society Texas.
<Creative Team
Cast
Ryoto Kato (Genji)
Jindallae Bernard (Rokujyo)
Emma Forrester (Aoi)
Aoi Fujiwara (Fujitsubo)
Yumiko Fukuda (Murasaki)
Choreographer and Artistic Director
Nao Kusuzaki
Composer and Musician
Kaoru Watanabe
Set Designer
Ryan McGettigen
Costume Designer
Allison Miller
Lighting Designer and Stage Manager
Tiffany Schrepferman
Friday (Performance and Reception): $55; Saturday (Performance Only): $45