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01/11/2026
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Three departments present Kinosh*ta Kabuki’s dance-drama ‘Kanjincho’
January 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$50
A poster for Kinosh*ta Kabuki's "Kanjincho"
To celebrate Furman University’s Bicentennial, the Departments of Asian Studies, Theatre Arts, and Anthropology present Kinosh*ta Kabuki’s “Kanjincho” Friday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium at Furman University. Limited general admission tickets are available for $50 per person.
The U.S. tour of Kinosh*ta Kabuki’s “Kanjincho” is produced by the Japan Society. The program is supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, Japan Arts Council and subsidized by JLOX+, with funding from The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.
The drama follows a group of refugees fleeing to safety. An uncompromising inspector whose life depends on apprehending the fugitive is among the group. Can they cross the border?
Recognized as a masterpiece of kabuki theater, “Kanjincho” draws its tale from the 12th century, featuring deception, quick wit and a riotous and nail-biting tit-for-tat with impossibly high stakes as its centerpiece.
Shusuke Yagi, Furman professor of Asian studies, says, “We are honored to host an internationally renowned theatre troupe, supported by the Japanese government, as their sole stop in the Southeast during their inaugural North American tour. Furman has a long tradition of engaging with the wider world and sharing those experiences with our community, and we remain committed to that mission. We believe this event offers a meaningful opportunity to ‘together, reflect and aspire.’”
Kinosh*ta Kabuki gleefully charges across the boundary between bombastic traditional kabuki drama and contemporary theater in a hip and pop culture-drenched take on this surprisingly evergreen tale about transcending borders.
Created by brilliant young dramaturg Yuichi Kinosh*ta with in-demand guest director Kunio Sugihara, experience the international sensation that has cemented Kinosh*ta Kabuki’s place in the current pantheon of sterling modern theater companies.
Ticketing provided by Furman University’s Theatre Arts Department at https://furmantheatre.ludus.com/show_page.php....
