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.

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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