The Costumes and Characters of Momotaro (The Peach Boy)

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!

2026-01-29T11:58:38-08:00January 29th, 2026|Categories: Performances|Tags: , , |Comments Off on The Costumes and Characters of Momotaro (The Peach Boy)

Get Ready for Momotaro at PNB!

Get Ready for Momotaro at PNB!

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 […]

2026-01-21T13:20:54-08:00January 9th, 2026|Categories: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), Performances, PNB School|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Get Ready for Momotaro at PNB!
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