Synopsis
James A Michener's Sayonara
William Luce & George Fischoff & James A. Michener
Published by Samuel French Inc
5 Male 6 Female
The classic tale recounts the haunting love story of jet pilot hero Major Ace Gruver and exotic Japanese actress Hana ogi, star of Japan's all female Takarazuka Theatre, whose forbidden passion grows against a lush backdrop of Oriental tradition, soaring melodies and lavish production numbers
Mesmerizing, moving and entertaining, this is the first Michener musical since South Pacific
"A spectacle with a soul" ~ N.Y. Times
"A big, sexy, sprawling American musical" ~ Seattle Herald
"Has the dramatic sweep, the narrative and visual energy and the lush, pop romantic score of a classic American musical" ~ Houston Chronicle