Kyoto transfers to the US

The Olivier Award-nominated play will premiere at the Lincoln Center Theater, New York, in the autumn 2025.

Fresh from its critically-acclaimed runs in Stratford-upon-Avon and @sohoplace, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Good Chance, Rachel Styne and Jessica Foung’s co-production of Kyoto makes its US premiere at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at the Lincoln Center Theater, New York from 8 October to 30 November 2025.

The production will see Tony Award-nominated actor Stephen Kunken reprise his celebrated role as oil lobbyist Don Pearlman, with further casting to be announced.

Kyoto was written by Good Chance Theatre Artistic Directors, Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson (The Jungle) and was nominated for a 2025 Olivier Award for Best New Play.

The original production was Co-Directed by Olivier award-winning directors Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin. Discover more about the original production and creative team.

 

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Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey said:

“At a time when governments across the globe are trying to shut down borders, our commitment to building new international partnerships is stronger than ever."

Booking information will be announced soon.

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Kyoto is presented by Lincoln Center Theater at the Mitzi E Newhouse by arrangement with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Good Chance, Rachel Styne & Jessica Foung.

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