Kabuki Film Screening “Sukeroku” | Oakland

Submitted by the Event Organizer

A special screening of the Kabuki classic, “Sukeroku: The Flower of Edo,” one of Kabuki’s great entertainments. The play tells the story of the handsome and dashing Sukeroku and his lover, Agemaki. Starring some of the greatest Kabuki actors of our time, including Ichikawa Danjuro XII, Onoe Kikugoro V, Ichikawa Sadanji, and Nakamura Jakuemon. Newcomers are welcome and no previous knowledge is necessary. In Japanese with English subtitles, so it’s easy to follow. If you are curious about why Kabuki’s unique combination of drama, music, dance, and spectacle continues to entertain millions every year, this is a rare chance to see one of the classics in a recent production. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by JETAANC and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.

Kabuki Film Screening: Sukeroku
Date: 01/23/2011
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 9th Street, Suite 290, Oakland
Cost: FREE

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