Kazumi Kushida Adapts, Directs, and Designs 'Rhapsody in Yellow in the West'; Performance Underway with Comments
Kazumi Kushida's adaptation, direction, and design of 'Rhapsody in Yellow in the West' has opened, with Kushida expressing joy over the fresh interpretation.Summary
The stage production of 'Rhapsody in Yellow in the West,' featuring adaptation, direction, and design by Kazumi Kushida, has opened at Kichijoji Theater. The work is based on the comedy by J.M. Synge from the early 20th-century Irish Literary Revival, and this marks Kushida's sixth staging since 1975, now with new adaptations. The costume styling is handled by the brand KAPITAL. Upon opening, Kushida commented, "It has become a very fresh and new play, like a completely different piece. I am happy!" The plot centers on Peggheen, a spirited daughter running a tavern with her father, whose life is disrupted when a mysterious man claiming to have killed his father appears, causing a stir in the village. The performance, presented by Flying Theater Jiyugekijo, runs from October 20 to October 27, 2025.
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