Olympics: Traditional stage actor Nomura to oversee Tokyo 2020 ceremonies

The organizing committee of the 2020 Tokyo Games on Monday appointed Nomura Mansai, an actor of kyogen Japanese traditional theater, to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics and Paralympics.Nomura, 52, one of Japan's leading traditional stage comedy and film actors, will head the production team for the ceremonies in the role of chief executive creative director."I'm very honored, and I also feel the weight on my shoulders. I will do my best to create ceremonies that are full of wit," he said in a statement released by the organizers.The organizing committee of the 2020…READ FULL ARTICLE