| The International Hit KATSURA SUNSHINE’S RAKUGO Extends its run at New World Stages through the end of 2023 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 06:17 pm EST 02/02/23 | |
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| The International Hit KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Extends its run at New York City's NEW WORLD STAGES NOW ON SATURDAY NIGHT And continues its simultaneous residency at London's West End at the LEICESTER SQUARE THEATER Through the end of 2023 "MASTER STORYTELLER" New York Times "ENTERTAINING!... THERE IS ONLY ONE KATSURA SUNSHINE!" New Yorker " GUARANTEED TO BRING A BIT OF SPARKLE." Broadway World " KING OF KIMONO COMEDY" Reuters New York: Katsura Sunshine continues to bring the 400-year-old Japanese art of Rakugo around the globe as he extends his stay in New York at New World Stages with its next show on February 18, and will run through the end of the year. Sunshine will also continue his West End residency at London's Leicester Square Theatre Called "a gift from Japan to America" (Splash Magazine), Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo celebrates the 400-year-old Japanese art of comic storytelling and features a lone storyteller dressed in kimono, using only a fan and a hand towel for props. He entertains the audience with a comic monologue followed by traditional stories that have been handed down from Master to Apprentice for centuries. Sunshine began performing in New York City in 2019 and was shut down due to the pandemic but returned in March of 2022 and will continue the run through the end of the year. "Ever since I first arrived in Japan, 25 years ago, I have wanted to share my love of the culture, food, and people with the rest of the world. I am honored to be able to continue bringing Rakugo to New York and London for 2023. We have big plans we are getting ready to announce but, in the meantime, I look forward to 2023 by introducing in new audiences around the world to the art of Rakugo." Rakugo Master, Katsura Sunshine "When we started back up in 2022 after the pandemic shut down, I was very wary if our audience would return. I can honestly say that all of my hopes were exceeded, and I am beyond excited to extend the show through 2023." Executive Producer, Joe Trentacosta The Apprenticeship: In order to become a recognized professional Rakugo storyteller, one must apprentice to a Rakugo Master, from whom one receives a stage name. The apprenticeship lasts for three to four years and is very strict. Depending on the master, the apprentice may not drink, smoke, or go on dates and is subject to a strict curfew during the apprenticeship period. The apprentice cleans the master's house, does laundry, cooking, preparing and folding kimonos, and other chores, and learns the art of storytelling by watching the master perform and imitating. Throughout one's career, one is only allowed to perform a given story once a master storyteller has granted permission to do that story. Free tickets for students: As part of his efforts to expand the reach of Rakugo around the world, Sunshine and his producers and a group of donors subsidize tickets for school age kids (through college), making it free for those still in school to attend a performance, for more information visit Rakugo.lol/students Critics from around the world have raved about Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo calling it: "Highly unique and hilarious! Not to be missed!" (Camden New Journal, London); "Hilarious! Singularly Japanese and universally funny!" (The Edinburgh Reporter), "Blinding pace! Mastery of mime and physical comedy! Sheer enthusiasm and energy! It's infectious!" (UK Anime Network), "Hilarious, universally funny!" (This Is London Magazine), "Sunshine is a must-see! The most I've laughed all year!" (Japan Journal, UK), "Charming! Engaging! Charismatic!" (Broadway Baby), "Japan's answer to stand-up comedy!" (CTV National News), "Fantastic! A sight to behold! Too much fun!" (CBC Radio, Canada), "Brilliantly performed" (Theatre Scene), "There is so much to enjoy in these 75 minutes" (New York Theatre Wire), "If you're looking for an evening of pure, unburdened laughter Katsura Sunshine might be just the man you're looking for." (Theater is Easy). Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo has set design by Mikiko Suzuki MacAdams, lighting design by Yuki Nakase Link, and is presented by Joe Trentacosta and Yoshitaka Tanaka with artistic producer Marie Fukuda in association with Yumi Shinozaki. General Management by LDK Productions/Lisa Dozier. KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO NEW WORLD STAGES New Block of Tickets on sale through December 23, 2023 Selected Saturdays at 8 PM New World Stages is located at 340 West 50 Street UK'S LEICESTER SQUARE THEATER Continuing its monthly residency at Ticketsolve - Leicester Square Theatre 6 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BX Through November 2023 |
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