REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
From Japan Today
The actor in the role of Jesus Christ performs at the final dress rehearsal of the kabuki version of “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Tokyo. A rickshaw, women in elaborate brocade kimonos, the echo of bamboo flutes, and Jesus of Nazareth, his face painted white with the flaring red lines, all share the stage at Gekidan Shiki, one of Japan’s best-known theater troupes, in its revival of the hit rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar“—with some very Japanese twists. For showtimes and further info, visit here
If you go to the link above for the official site you can also watch a promo video. Just click on enter and you will see a big play button on the right side of the screen, click it and the video will open in a new window.
After watching the promo all I can say is that was really really weird and surreal.
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