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Ashita no Ma-Joe: Rocky Macbeth

First Preview: May 8, 2019
Opening Date: May 8, 2019
Closing Date: May 19, 2019
Running Time: 01:25
Ashita no Ma-Joe: Rocky Macbeth

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Playing @
Japan Society
333 E 47 St, New York, NY 10022
Yu Murai, founder of the Theater Company Kaimaku Pennant Race, cleverly retells Macbeth through the 1960s mega-hit manga Ashita no Joe, providing insight into how the tale of one young man's rise from delinquent to professional boxer parallels that of the Scottish king.

Littered with reimaginings of famous scenes from both works, this production is sure to titillate Shakespeare and manga lovers alike. Murai uses the mythos surrounding the boxer Joe to create a nonsensical theatrical production that cheekily smashes together two worlds fraught with angst and ambition.

For the performance, a boxing ring will be created on the stage of the auditorium, around which audience members will be seated behind ropes. Prior to the show, concessions will be for sale, transforming the space into an all-out sporting event featuring the contender Macbeth.
Off BroadwayPerformance ArtPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Performed in Japanese with English titles.

Performance Schedule

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY @ 7:30 PM
FRIDAY @ 8:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 2:30 PM 7 8:30 PM


Written By
  • Yu Murai

Director
  • Yu Murai

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$20.00 - $28.00

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Accessibility

  • Restroom

    Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Yes
  • Entrance

    Entrance is on the ground floor. Other levels can be reached by elevator.
  • Water Fountain

    Wheelchair accessible
  • Assisted Listening System

    None
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair locations are available.

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