Tokio Confidential

Book, Music and Lyrics by Eric Schorr

“Tokio Confidential has plenty to recommend it, not least a plush and inviting score.”  
– The New York Times

“This lovely chamber musical about a Civil War widow whose life’s transformed by a tattoo artist reveals Eric Schorr, its composer/librettist, as a talent to watch. The romance between the central characters is touchingly etched. Running through it all are Schorr’s elegant score and graceful lyrics.”
– The New York Post

“Tokio Confidential just may be the most beautiful show I’ve ever seen. Emerging from this musical is an understanding of the vast chasm between being truly a part of art, and standing apart in judgment of art. It takes courage to be inside it, as it took courage to produce and create this show. An exquisitely beautiful show with a surprising story well worth the trip downtown.”
– Tim Childs, iblogBroadway.com

“Beautiful melodies and intelligent lyrics abound, gorgeously sung.”
– NYTheatre.com

Tokio Confidential, an original music-theater piece, is the story of Isabella, an adventurous young American Civil War widow who in 1879 sails for Japan, where she meets Horiyoshi, the most renowned Japanese tattoo artist of his time. When Isabella decides to have Horiyoshi painfully engrave her entire body and turn her into a living work of art, their intimate sessions lead to a passionate love affair. Ultimately, Isabella’s transformation into a stunningly beautiful canvas places her in mortal danger, something the two lovers could never have predicted when they embarked on their artistic journey together. 

Tokio Confidential played Atlantic Stage 2 in New York City. The production was directed by Johanna McKeon and Choreographed by Tricia Brouk. For a complete list of the creative team and cast, please visit www.tokioconfidential.com.

Broadway Records recently released a recording of the show featuring Jill Paice, Jeff Kready, Jose Llana, Telly Leung, Bruce Warren and Manna Nichols. Edge Media Network said of the recording, "Schorr's score is rich with depth and meaning. It engages classical forms to create gentle melodies but its style is firmly rooted in contemporary musical theatre. It is beautiful."