When: Thursday, July 19, 2007, 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Where: Manship Theatre
Cost: $10 - $15
Age limit: All ages
Description: Memoirs of a Geisha is set in the years before World War II, a Japanese child is torn from her penniless family to work as a geisha house. Despite a treacherous rival who nearly breaks her spirit, the girl blossoms into the legendary geisha Sayuri. Beautiful and accomplished, Sayuri captivates the most powerful men of her day, but is haunted by her secret love for the one man beyond her reach. Starring Zhang Ziyi, Ken Watanabe, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh, Youki Kudoh, and Suzuja Ohgo. An Academy Award and Grammy Award-winning movie adaptation of the novel of the same name, produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment and directed by Rob Marshall. Released by Columbia Pictures, and DreamWorks and Spyglass Entertainment.
From Geisha to Diva explores the life and experiences of the Geisha-Diva Ichimaru, one of the most famous geishas of the 20th century and known for her exceptional singing voice. A magnificent collection of 24 rare kimonos and other personal effects once belonging to Ichimaru forms the heart of this exhibition and demonstrates her fashion style and tastes over several decades.
Event posted June 8, 2007
Last updated July 19, 2007
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