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Has the Takarazuka Theater of Japan ever been discussed here before?

Posted by: jimvar1 04:25 pm EDT 05/08/15

If not, and for those who don't know, it is the all-female professional theater company in Japan...and they mount full-scale adaptations of Broadway musicals.

VERY, VERY L...-friendly!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMhoB3xsf68


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How did you learn about this theater company?

Posted by: GrumpyMorningBoy 12:38 pm EDT 05/10/15
In reply to: Has the Takarazuka Theater of Japan ever been discussed here before? - jimvar1 04:25 pm EDT 05/08/15

I travel to Tokyo pretty often and I'd love to learn more!


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re: Has the Takarazuka Theater of Japan ever been discussed here before?

Posted by: AlanScott 07:10 pm EDT 05/08/15
In reply to: Has the Takarazuka Theater of Japan ever been discussed here before? - jimvar1 04:25 pm EDT 05/08/15

The company has come up occasionally in the past, but I think it's been some time now.

I wish I could find the clip of "A Handbag Is Not a Proper Mother" from their production of Ernest in Love, although other clips from that production are on youtube. They sometimes do lesser-known musicals, not just the famous hits. I think there used to be clips of their Coco on youtube, but I can't find them now.


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Very stylized direction/choreography

Posted by: Kaoru 05:34 pm EDT 05/08/15
In reply to: Has the Takarazuka Theater of Japan ever been discussed here before? - jimvar1 04:25 pm EDT 05/08/15

Takarazuka Revue Company has a long history and tradition in Japan. They have their own musical school (two years) and it is very competitive to get in, and unless you are a graduate of this school, you cannot be admitted to Takarazuka Revue Company. But once you become a company member, no matter how small the role would be, you will be able to perform in a show at least three to four times a year. Typically, the top stars "graduate" from the Company by the age of mid 30's.

BTW the actress (Yuka Wao) in Phantom is married to Frank Wildhorn now. For some reasons, Wildhorn's shows are performed often in Japan.

Link Takarazuka current show

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