![]() ![]() The show is, of necessity, one that must have a strong book, harking back to the traditional form of the American musical, rather than the pseudo operas popular today. To me there was a lot more there, about the different cultures, and how in that period of time in our history for two people from those opposite cultures there was just no way that relationship could have existed, especially coming from the restrictions of her life and his life.” ![]() A lot of people said you have to have a happy ending, which the film did. ![]() ![]() McKinley says: “It’s an interesting show in that there aren’t a lot of musicals that have suicides in them, and deal with the dramatic emotions that this story deals with. The emotions are just as strong in author William Luce’s book for the musical. Cable and Liat in “South Pacific,” and Cable’s heartbreaking anti-prejudice ballad “You’ve Got to Be Taught.” Michener’s feelings on the subject were first reflected in the story of Lt. The story of the romance between Major Ace Gruver and Hana-Ogi, a Japanese Takarazuka revue performer, reflected the social taboos of the day. Years later the two of them went back to Japan and found the lady, and met with her. Michener was the officer who dated the Takarazuka performer. That was when the director found out that “Sayonara” is the author’s own story. ![]()
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