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DESCRIPTION:<strong>The Grand Kabuki\,</strong> Japan's most spectacular th
 eater tradition\, makes its triumphant return to Southern California for t
 he first time in nearly a decade with the critically acclaimed <strong>Chi
 kamatsu-za</strong> troupe. Named for Japan's foremost classical playwrigh
 t\, the 75-member troupe\, headed by celebrated Living National Treasure <
 strong>Nakamura Ganjiro III</strong>\, will present the classic masterpiec
 e "Sonezaki Shinju" or "The Love Suicides at Sonezaki" paired with an elab
 orately costumed dance piece.\n\n<strong>Kabuki</strong> is known as one o
 f the world's greatest theatrical arts. It has captivated and inspired aud
 iences for more than 350 years with its visual splendor. It is unique in i
 ts stunning portrayal of beautiful women by male onnagata actors. A full e
 nsemble of singers\, shamisen players and percussionists will provide exci
 ting musical accompaniment.\n\n---\n\nA Program of Classical Favorites (Ea
 rphone Guides to provide English commentary timed to match the action on s
 tage will be available for the performances):\n\nJune 21\, 2005\, 7:30pm -
  "Ayatsuri Sambaso" and "Sonezaki Shinju"\n\nJune 22\, 23\, 24\, 2005\, 8p
 m - "Sonezaki Shinju" and "Bo Shibari"\n\n<strong>"Ayatsuri Sambaso"</stro
 ng>\, (Marionette Sambaso) - Starring Nakamura Kanjaku. Features a puppete
 er and his marionette who become increasingly animated as the tempo increa
 ses.\n\n<strong>"Sonezaki Shinju"</strong> (Love Suicides at Sonezaki) - S
 tarring Nakamura Ganjiro III\, Nakamura Kanjaku\, Nakamura Kikaku. Recount
 s the plight of two lovers caught in a struggle between duty and personal 
 desire\, which ultimately leads to their deaths.\n\n<strong>"Bo Shibari"</
 strong> - Starring Nakamura Kanjaku\, Nakamura Kikaku. In spite of being "
 bound and tied to a pole" (Bo Shibari)\, two servants manage to get into t
 heir master's best sake\, thoroughly amusing themselves with song and danc
 e.\n\n---\n\nPresented by the Japanese American Cultural and Community Cen
 ter in association with Sammy Corporation. All performances at the Cerrito
 r Center for the Performing Arts. Ticket Office 800.300.4345 or 562.916.85
 00. Tickets online: <a href="http://www.cerritoscenter.com">www.cerritosce
 nter.com</a>.\n\n
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SUMMARY:Shochiku Grand Kabuki Chikamatsu-za in Cerritos\, CA - June 21-24
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