Jessica Lang and her partner Kanji Segawa are busy in the PNB studios this week creating a brand new ballet: Momotaro (The Peach Boy)! We sat down with Lang and Segawa between rehearsals to learn more about the production.
Momotaro Community Day is a free, family friendly event at McCaw Hall! Join us as we celebrate Japanese and Japanese American art, dance, and culture, with a special focus on the direct experiences of Puget Sound communities.
Momotaro (The Peach Boy), adapted by Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa, is PNB’s latest addition to our family matinee series! Momotaro is based on the popular Japanese folktale that teaches us about bravery, resilience, compassion, and the value of trust and teamwork. This new blog is a behind-the-scenes peek at the new production with costume sketches by designer Meleta Buckstaff and details about some of the major characters!
Peach Costume Sketch by Meleta Buckstaff.
This March, PNB will bring to life the classic Japanese folktale Momotaro.
Momotaro, or The Peach Boy, tells the story of a boy who springs to life from a giant peach, delighting the elderly couple who have longed […]