The Journalist and the Emperor
Picture Credit: official flier
English Title: The Journalist and the Emperor
Japanese Title: 記者と皇帝
Romanized Title: Kisha to Koutei
Troupe: Cosmos
Year: 2011
Performances: Nippon Seinenkan, 3/4 - 3/10; Bow Hall, 3/17 - 3/27
Based On: events surrounding the life of Joshua Abraham Norton
Author / Director: Oono Takuji
Composer:
Choreographer:
Available on DVD: Yes (release date 1/12/13)
| Role | Cast | ||
| Arthur King (the son of a wealthy family; after a study abroad, is learning to be a journalist) | Hokushou Kairi | ||
| Lotta Bligh (formerly a dancer, now a journalist) | Sumireno Rei | ||
| Joshua Norton (a vagrant calling himself Emperor of the United States) | Isono Chihiro | ||
| Adelaide Neilson (a famous star) | Suzuna Saya | ||
| Daryl Chamberlain (head of janitorial services; intends to run for mayor) | Kazari Jin | ||
| Mark Stevenson (owner and editor-in-chief of "The San Francisco Evening") | Toki Irisu | ||
| Marceline Auligneise (seller at a street stand) | Ayane Raira | ||
| Douglas Reeve (Arthur's best friend; falls in love with Becky) | Hasumi Yuuya | ||
| Brian O'Neil (a Senator; Christie's older brother) | Nagina Ruumi | ||
| Christie O'Neil (a wealthy young lady; Arthur's fiancee) | Aihana Chisaki | ||
| Jessica Murphy (a dancer at Palace Hotel) / Mary Jane (Daryl's wife) | Kanon Mai | ||
| Benjamin Hayward (owner of Palace Hotel; Brian's underling) | Kazahane Reia | ||
| Edmund Farmer (owner of a large bank; Brian's underling) | Amakaze Ibuki | ||
| Harold Marshall (chief of police; Brian's underling) | Tenrei Mion | ||
| Herbert Neumann (an Anglican priest) / Dancer | Sumiki Sayato | ||
| Polly Corgan (a dancer at Palace Hotel) | Maika Kurumi | ||
| Gill Keller (a jailer) | Amaki Tonika | ||
| Maggy Culkin (a dancer at Palace Hotel) | Yumeri Miko | ||
| Deborah Dolittle (Adelaide's pupil) | Nanase Ririko | ||
| Lori O'Brien (a dancer at Palace Hotel) | Aishiro Moa | ||
| Kitty Cusack (a dancer at Palace Hotel) | Yumesuzu Rian | ||
| Bruce Redman (an employment agent for the military; Brian's underling) | Aizuki Hikaru | ||
| Harley Puckley (a newsboy; loves the Emperor's dog Lazarus) | Yukino Kokomi | ||
| Becky Lang (a dancer at Palace Hotel; Lotta's close friend) | Sakurane Rei | ||
| Johnathan Taylor (a tailor employed by the O'Neil household) | Hoshizuki Rio | ||
| Benjy Stiles (a working boy; loves the Emperor's dog Bummer) | Hanasaki Airi | ||
| Hank Hodgkiss (staff at Palace Hotel) | Haruse Ouki | ||
| Murphy McDonnell (an apprentice butler to the King household) | Sakuragi Minato | ||
| Debbie Nicholson (a dancer at Palace Hotel) | Suzuka Maya | ||
| Sarah King (Arthur's younger sister) | Reimi Urara | ||
WARNING!! MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!
A play set in San Francisco during the latter half of the 19th century. In reaction to his bankruptcy, a man becomes caught up in the delusion that he is an 'emperor'; his behavior garners popularity among the people. Counting on the popularity of 'Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico', newspaper journalists mix truths and falsehoods in their stories and fight each other for circulation numbers. A populist comedy portraying struggle and love.
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