Fw: "Peace On Your Wings" New York Premiere

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Dear Friends

I hope you will enjoy the video clip below from the upcoming production of “Peace On Your Wings” which will have its New York Premiere in a limited run on Sept 9th and 10th at the Gerald Lynch Theatre (524 West 59th Street). Performances will be Friday at 7 pm and on Saturday at 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now (scroll down for link below). This wonderful musical about the life of Sadako Sasaki, who inspired a peace movement, is p

roduced by the Ohana Arts group of Hawaii, sponsored by the New York Buddhist Church and the Japanese American Association.

Not to be missed...hope to see you there! Please also pass on to any friends you think may be interested...we want to pack the house!!! Thank you.

Best,

Isabelle Bernard

Board Chair,

New York Buddhist Church

Ohana Arts presents the New York Premiere of "Peace On Your Wings" in a limited run on Sept. 9th & 10th at the Gerald Lynch Theater!  Tickets on sale now! View this email in your browser Watch:  "Peace On Your Wings" NYC Promo Video "You'll laugh, you'll cry and be inspired---gratified in knowing that Sadako's hope for friendship and peace continues today." - Carole Hayashino, President & Executive Director, Japanese Culture Center of Hawai'i "The performance is authentic, resonates globally, and shows that youth have the power to change the world for the better." - David P. Janes, Director of Foundation Grants & Assistant to the President, United States-Japan Foundation Peace On Your Wings - A New Musical Music by Jenny Taira, Lyrics by Laurie Rubin Book by Jenny Taira & Laurie Rubin Directed by Carolyn Taira  |  Choreography by Danielle Bensky -- Peace On Your Wings is a new musical inspired by the life of Sadako Sasaki, a 12-year old girl who died from leukemia resulting from radiation caused by the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.  Set in post-war 1950's Japan, Peace On Your Wings explores the lives of students at a middle school in Hiroshima as they face the terminal illness of their friend admit their own adolescent drama.  While Sadako remains optimistic in the hospital, determinately folding origami cranes to fulfill the Japanese legend promising one wish and long life to the folder of a thousand, her friends grow distant as they deal with their own self identity, bullying, and the growing pains of becoming teenagers.  Though the students have to grapple with issues of terminal illness and death at such a young age, they also learn the power of their own strength, and their ability to connect deeply with others who remain positive, focusing on living every precious moment of their lives to the fullest.  Peace On Your Wings teaches the lesson, "Ichigo Ichie," meaning "Today is the first and last day of your life." #POYWNYC Performances: Fri., Sept. 9th & Sat., Sept. 10th at 7:30 PM; Sat., Sept. 10th at 2:00 PM at the Gerald Lynch Theater, 524 W. 59th St. Tickets:  $40/$30/$15  https://ohanaarts.ticketleap.com/peace-on-your-wings-nyc/ More Info:  http://peaceonyourwings.com   Buy Tickets Now Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2016 Ohana Arts, All rights reserved. You have signed up for the Ohana Arts Mailing List. Our mailing address is: Ohana Arts P.O. Box 894755 Mililani, HI 96789 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list