Ever heard about Takarazuka Revue? || All-female Japanese Theatre
For copyright reasons I can't show more about the show itself/the actresses, so if you want to know more check the links below!
Takarazuka Revue has a long story (it's been going on since around 1914, founded by Kobayashi Ichizo, in an attempt to try making the job of an actress more accepted in society) and there are many other things that Lilla and Mallory would have been glad to talk about, but we tried not to go into details and keep it more as a casual talk in order for the video to be enjoyed even without any knowledge about the topic, hope we managed to do so :D
- Official Takarazuka Revue Webpage
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Takarazuka, Rose of Versailles, 2001 English Sub
Star Troupe 星組
Translated by me
Takarazuka Girl's Opera, Takarazuka, Japan, 1946 (full)
Freely downloadable at the Internet Archive, where I first uploaded it. Silent color footage. General Information: This sequence was photographed in two nights of production at the Takarazuka Girl's Opera, Takarazuka, Japan. It is the only school of it's kind in Japan, accepting only girl students for a seven year course. During the first two years, they receive fundamental training in music, drama, and dancing, Occidental and Japanese. Simultaneously, they are given secondary education at a high school level. Divided among the vocal, dramatic, Western dance, and Japanese dance departments, they receive specialized training for a period of five years in accordance with their individual abilities. The girls come from the finest families and are schooled under strict moral codes of discipline. Units from this institution have, however, toured the world and have appeared at the San Francisco and New York World Fairs. The show covered is presented daily at Takarazuka and embodies the most colorful and unusual in production in Japan, ranging from modernized classical Kabuki scenes, Western ballet, ultra-modern dancing, and Occidental reviews. 304' Pit scene - In these shots, the leads, hero and heroine, rise from the stage pit. They are characters from the modernized, light, Kabuki-type play that is intertwined with the musical show. They are dressed in costumes dating back to the mid 1600's - colorations worn by royalty in shogun life. 140' Mirror Act - The comedy lead of the play performs a humorous mirror act, wherein, a second girl mimics her actions to give the impression of a mirror. 54' Misc. scenes from the Kabuki-type play showing the colorful costumes and pantomime acting of the principal players. 119' (Shot sync. sound) Ballad sung by the two heroine (princesses) the night before the wedding, telling their great happiness. They are in their royal chambers, with their ladies-in-waiting seated behind them. National Archives Identifier 64536
Takarazuka Revue: Overview
What is Japan's all-female Takarazuka Revue? Watch to find out. See stars of the company July 13–16 in Takarazuka CHICAGO at Lincoln Center Festival:
Revue Takarazuka - Japan Expo 18e Impact
La compagnie théâtrale Takarazuka, sur la scène Sakura le vendredi 7 juillet 2017 à Japan Expo 18e Impact.
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Japan, Takarazuka all-girls revue in 1948 宝塚歌劇団
An American army officer filmed the revue right after the war in 1948 called 'Book of Night Cranes/Aloha 'Oe', by the Snow Troupe 1948. The quality is not best, but then, it is kind of an historical document. Viewers tell me that the show is 'Book of Night Cranes/Aloha 'Oe', Snow Troupe 1948. The main performers are Kasygano Tachiyo-sama (born in 1928) and Otowa Nobuko
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The Takarazuka Experience || My trip to the Takarazuka theater || Vlog
Come along with me as I watch one of Japan's most famed theatrical performances. Takarazuka is home to the oldest, all female, theatrical troupes in Japan. Although I couldn't show the actual performance, follow me through the process of getting there, getting tickets and finding my seat. Also see what my initial reactions are following the show are.
清く 正しく 美しく 未来のタカラジェンヌ巣立ち Takarazuka Music school that produces the Takarazuka Revue performer
タカラジェンヌを育てる宝塚音楽学校で卒業式が行われ、2年間厳しい稽古に励んできた40人が学び舎を巣立ちました。
宝塚音楽学校の105期生40人は黒の紋付きと深緑の袴を身にまとい、門出の式に出席。中には、元プロテニスプレーヤーの松岡修造さんの娘・恵さんの姿も見られました。
式では、卒業生総代のハーバート真唯さんが2年間の感謝の思いとともに未来への決意を述べました。
歌や踊り、演技など舞台人に必要な基礎を習得した卒業生たちは来月19日、宝塚大劇場で始まる宙組公演でタカラジェンヌとして第一歩を踏み出します。
Japan's only all-female theatre company
SHOTLIST
Tokyo - 22 October, 2007
1. Wide shot of people standing around in front of the theatre
2. Mid pan from Takarazuka posters to customer buying a ticket at counter
3. Mid shot of people entering the theatre
4. Wide pan of theatre gift shop
5. Close up shot of flag of the Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre
6. Wide shot of actress Kiriya Hiromu dancing in orange costume
7. SOUNDBITE: (Japanese) Kiriya Hiromu, actress
I think people like it (this style of theatre) because it is very different from real life. In daily life the kind of men portrayed here cannot be found. Even though fans know we are women they can still relate to the sort of ideal image of a man which we play.
8. Mid shot of Takarazuka books for sale with Kiriya Hiromu on front cover
9. SOUNDBITE: (Japanese) Kiriya Hiromu, actress
And then there's all the other aspects like the gorgeous extravagant shows and stages. Our shows touch various stories and topics dealing with different countries and periods in time, which the public finds very entertaining. I believe that is the best way to explain it (the interest in our theatre).
10. Mid pull out of Kiriya Hiromu performing, dressed in a suit
11. SOUNDBITE: (Japanese) Kiriya Hiromu, actress
As far as the actresses who play male roles, they are a bit different. For example I am one myself, and although I'm a girl in daily life in front of fans I behave in a somewhat masculine manner, at least until I get home.
12. Wide shot of Kiriya Hiromu in her male role singing and kissing another actress
13. Mid shot of male-role actress Jun Sena greeting photographers after rehearsal
14. Close-up of Jun Sena's face
15. SOUNDBITE: (Japanese) Yuki Ito, fan
Well, I think it's the fact that they are men played by women, so the men are the way women want to see them and that's why they fascinate fans.
16. Wide of stage scene with Jun Sena in blue, and Kiriya Hiromu wearing burgundy
17. SOUNDBITE: (Japanese) Kiriya Hiromu, Actress
In the beginning of my acting career I was very conscious about my behaviour. How I walked, how I sat, how I moved. I tried hard to behave in a masculine way. Now ten years on, I don't try so hard anymore and I have refined my acting technique so I can just relax and, without exaggerating, I feel I can portray on stage a manly image. In my private life, although I don't wear skirts much, I'm just like any other girl.
18. Wide of Kiriya Hiromu on stage performing and singing
19. Wide of Kiriya Hiromu on stage performing - dialogue with Jun Sena
20. SOUNDBITE: (Japanese) Kiriya Hiromu, actress
I will think about my future after I leave Takarazuka. Of course, like any other woman, maybe I'd like to marry and have kids, but for now I'm doing Takarazuka, and I want to focus and do my best at what I'm doing until I'm satisfied I've reached my peak, and then I will want to quit when I'm on top, with my fans' support and best wishes. I don't think about it too much though. I'll think about my future when I quit.
21. Wide of stage with all dancers performing for the final scene
22. Wide of stage during ending scene
LEAD IN:
Female actors are finding fame in Japan, in the country's only all-women theatre company.
With stiff competition and years of training, a place in this company is a sought after job.
STORYLINE:
A female Japanese theatre company is taking the country by storm.
Named Takarazuka, after the city from where it originates, it has been going strong since 1914.
Dressing-up is certainly nothing new in the world of theatre, but this company employs only women actors, who take on both male and female roles.
At the moment, the company's shows are performed only in Tokyo and Takarazuka.
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Takarazuka Revue & Revue Starlight (Part 1) | (Not Quite) Daily Show
Part 1 (of 2) looking at the Takarazuka Revue and its influence on the anime Revue Starlight. This video is spoiler-free for Revue Starlight and introduces the Takarazuka Revue's history and conventions. The next video will examine the evidence of this influence in Revue Starlight.
Episode 2 of the Summer 2018 Anime season for the (Not Quite) Daily Show. (NQ)DS Sum18 Ep2
00:46 - Initial Influence
01:39 - Early History
03:15 - Violet Code
04:22 - School and Troupes
05:52 - Otokoyaku and Top Stars
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Me and My Girl | A Takarazuka Crack Video
You shall receive! Here's your Crack Video! I wanted to upload something before I left for my trip to Japan!
Fashionable Girl Passing By | A Takarazuka Music Video
Here's another video!
Takarazuka Review
From September - A review of the Takarazuka Revue production of Gone With the Wind
There is kind of a second part, talking about what I did after the show as a segway to a bigger issue, here:
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Takarazuka - The Rose of Versailles: Oscar and Andre Hen [W/ Subs]
Final extract from from Takarazuka Revue's Rose of Versailles (ベルサイユのばら, Berusaiyu no Bara)
Jealousy Tango (in Japanese) - Yu Todoroki
in 2001
The Cast is all Female.
Takarazuka Revue: History
Japan's all-female Takarazuka Revue was founded in 1913… by a railroad magnate. Learn more about the company's fascinating history, then see its stars in CHICAGO at Lincoln Center Festival from July 20–24:
【舞台映像ダイジェスト】シカゴ宝塚歌劇100周年記念OGバージョン プレスコールより CHICAGO THE MUSICAL in Japan【ALL-FEMALE CAST】
大絶賛上演中！チケット購入と公演詳細はコチラから！
宝塚歌劇100周年を記念して、世界初・女性キャストのみの『シカゴ』初演!!
ブロードウェイミュージカル『シカゴ』宝塚歌劇100周年記念 OGバージョン
ブロードウェイの大ヒットミュージカル『シカゴ』が、宝塚歌劇団の元トップスターたちをトリプルキャストX3で主演に迎えた奇跡のキャスティングで登場！大成功を収めた2012年の特別版（DANCIN' CRAZY 2: 1幕）を経て、全編降るバージョンで＜世界発・全女性キャスト＞での上演が実現する。
禁酒法時代の米・シカゴで、センセーショナルな事件の容疑者としてマスコミの注目を浴びる二人の悪女、ヴェルマとロキシー。敏腕弁護士ビリーを味方につけ、見事無罪とスターの座を掴むのは果たしてどちら――？
東京2014年11月1日(土)―9(日) 東京国際フォーラム ホールC
大阪2014年11月19日(水)―30(日) 梅田芸術劇場 メインホール
愛知2014年12月4日(木)―7日(日) 刈谷市総合文化センター 大ホール
東京凱旋2014年12月10日(水)―19(金) 東京国際フォーラム ホールC
Flower Avenue in TAKARAZUKA city, Japan, leading to TAKARAZUKA Revue 1
TAKARAZUKA Musical Theater or Revue is very famous in Japan, especially for this revue is played all by ladies only.
Takarazuka Revue: About
Japan's Takarazuka Revue performs 1,500 shows each year, for an audience of 2.6 million people. Learn more about this unique, all-female company, and see Takarazuka CHICAGO at Lincoln Center Festival from July 20–24:
TAKARAZUKA - Ai To Shi No Rondo (with ENG subs)
Elisabeth is a originally a Viennese, German-language musical commissioned by the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (VBW), with book/lyrics by Michael Kunze and music by Sylvester Levay. It portrays the life and death of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I. Here performed by the Japanese troupe Takarazuka.