Cage Shuffle

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC-THEATER

Thursday, September 28 at 7:30 pm—Followed by a Private Gathering for Artists and Members
Friday, September 29 at 7:30 pm—Followed by an artist Q&A

“Cage Shuffle is: Beautiful, profound and hilarious—as all things should be.” 
—David Byrne

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In this critically acclaimed 50-minute spoken-word solo featuring texts written by John Cage, Paul Lazar brings Cage’s personal stories to life by following the composer’s notated instructions to speak each one aloud in just one minute. Through a mesmerizing blend of spoken word and meticulously choreographed movement by Tony Award-winner Annie-B Parson, audiences are treated to a thrilling experience where text and motion intertwine, creating unexpected and delightful connections that will both amuse and provoke contemplation. This one-of-a-kind production has wowed audiences worldwide since its 2017 premiere, and now Japan Society presents a special version that focuses on texts referencing Japan, Zen and Cage’s Japanese friends.

Part of the John Cage’s Japan Series
September—December, 2023

Save 20% when you purchase a ticket to any 2 programs in the John Cage’s Japan Series. Offer only valid for tickets purchased in the same transaction.

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Images: Cage Shuffle © Martin Rottenkolber; John Cage’s Japan Series © Photo by Yasuhiro Yoshioka, Courtesy of Sogetsu Foundation.

Support for John Cage’s Japan is generously provided by Doug and Teresa Peterson and the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from Nancy and Joe Walker.

2023-24 Performing Arts Season Support

The season is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Major support is generously provided by Doug and Teresa Peterson and Hisamitsu America, Inc. Endowment support is provided by the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Endowment Fund, the John and Miyoko Davey Endowment Fund, and the Endowment for the Performing Arts, established with a leadership gift from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

Additional support is provided by The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Nancy and Joe Walker, Dr. and Mrs. Carl F. Taeusch II, Dr. Jeanette C. Takamura, Estate of Alan M. Suhonen, and Friends of the Performing Arts. All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. is the official airline of the Japan Society Performing Arts Program. Yamaha is the official piano provider of Japan Society.

Japan Society programs are made possible by leadership support from Booth Ferris Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.