Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater

THEATER

SOLD OUT: All performances are sold out. A wait list will begin at the box office one hour prior to each show’s start time.

Koryu Nishikawa, the fifth grand master of Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater, returns to NYC with four female-focused stories from classic literature: Kuzunoha, about a mother’s undying love for her child; Date Musume Koi Higanoko, which depicts a woman’s heroic sacrifice for her lover; Tsuri On’na, a comical piece about “fishing” for a wife; and Yugao, a new work from Nishikawa based on a story from The Tale of Genji, in which the jealous spirit of one of Genji’s lovers possesses a young woman he’s courting. Kuruma ningyo, literally meaning "puppets on wheels," refers to the company’s unique technique in which the puppeteer sits atop a three-wheeled dolly, adding an element of dynamism and power to each character. Don’t miss this rare chance to see a full-scale production with chanters and shamisen players.

Performed in Japanese with English titles. A pre-performance lecture begins one hour prior to the start of the performance.

PROGRAM A: Yugao / Date Musume Koi Higanoko / Tsuri On’na
PROGRAM B: Yugao / Date Musume Koi Higanoko / Kuzunoha

Tickets: $40/$33 members

Tickets can be purchased online, or by visiting/calling the Box Office at (212) 715-1258.

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