Onishi Play - Onishi Play

…It began with Matsumoto Nazaemon's theater in 1652 (Shoo 1) when the Dotonbori theater representative was appointed. It was called Onishi Theater because it was located at the western end of the theater district. During the Genroku period (1688-1704), Arashi San'emon, Sawamura Chojuro, Ogino Yaegiri and others were active as theater leaders. …

*Some of the terminology used in reference to "Onishi Shibai" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…1652年(承応1)の道頓堀芝居名代御定の折の松本名左衛門芝居に始まる。芝居街の西端にあったので大西芝居と呼ばれた。元禄期(1688‐1704)には嵐三右衛門，沢村長十郎，荻野八重桐らが座本として活躍。…

※「大西芝居」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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