Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Tokyo International Players (TIP) is proud to present the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Music and lyrics by Roger Miller; book by William Hauptman, adapted from Mark Twain’s novel; directed by Hannah Grace.

Huck Finn’s life used to be simple. But when he and his best friend, Tom Sawyer, find gold treasure, things get a lot more complicated. First, the wealthy Widow Douglas decides to adopt and “civilise” Huck. Then, his drunken father Pap returns, demanding the treasure! Tired of being fought over, Huck runs away and finds another runaway, the Widow Douglas’ slave, Jim. Even though it’s against the law to help a runaway slave, Huck promises to help Jim escape down the Mississippi River to freedom. So begins one of the greatest classics of American literature, brought to life with the music of the American South, including folk, country, and gospel.

With a wild and varied cast of characters, Mark Twain’s book comes alive in this exciting, hilarious, and heartfelt musical production. Parental advisory: This production contains historical depictions of slavery and racist language.

At Theater Sun-mall (Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station on the Marunouchi line), Thursday, May 19 and Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 21 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 22 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. With Japanese subtitles. Tickets are ¥4,500 for adults (¥3,800 with Early-Bird Paypal purchase until April 30), ¥2,500 for students.

Tickets available on TPP website: www.tokyoplayers.org