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Takarazuka Cosmos Troupe 2000 production of Utakata no Koi (Translated as Ephemeral Love, also known as Mayerling). Based on the true story of the the doomed love affair between the crown prince of Austria Rudolf and his young mistress, Marie Vetsera.

Takarazuka Revue’s 1992 production of PUCK/ Memories of You

This show is written in the style of a six part story, and named after the giant of Greek mythology. It tells how Hyperion, who rules the universe, is driven out by Abron.

Flower Troupe's 1995 stageplay production of Sorrowful Cordoba.

Set in the Heian Age, this is the tale of Yukiwaka and Kirine, two young men who have both come to the capital to learn Bugaku. They are both learning together, and grow close as siblings as they aim to become official Bugaku dancers. However, Kirine has a secret...

Based on the manga The Rose of Versailles by Ikeda Riyoko.

Daniel is a gigolo. His patron is a wealthy woman who supports his law studies at university. One day Daniel’s patron discovers that the young man has a girlfriend. She immediately cuts off the supply of funds. Daniel is penniless and he is thrown out of his apartment. Stan, another gigolo and Daniel’s friend, concocts a plan to get rich. Daniel joins him in a plan to defraud the family of Mr. Norbert who has recently passed away by posing as one of the heirs. They threaten a lawyer and out of fear he joins them.

Based on Angelique novel series by Anne and Serge Golon.

Snow Troupe's performance.

The same Captain Nemo who appeared in Jules Verne's marine science fiction novel “Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under The Sea,” this is a musical fantasy that paints a new picture of the solitary hero who dares to challenge nations seeking colonial rule with his submarine, Nautilus.

It's the winter of 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee. A dispute unfolds between the Delivery family and the Antonioni family. The boss of the Delivery family, Dave, is shot and killed, and secretly sunk into a water fountain. At about that time, a Christmas show is being rehearsed at St. Michaels Church. The leader is Frank Fellow, a devout Christian. He is a steady elementary school teacher, but along with his friend Alfat, has always dreamed of standing on a Broadway stage. At that moment, a large earthquake strikes unexpectedly. When he regains consciousness, Frank is riding the train bound for heaven, with only his harmonica in his hand.

Bow Hall recital.

Don Juan, a Milanese fashion brand, enjoys great popularity and women all over the world adore it. Granted that its elegant and sophisticated design wins the hearts of women, its success is primarily due to the attractiveness of its designer, Leo Visconti. He is of Italian noble blood and so gifted in art that while young he gained reputation and status. At the same time, he often offends because of his indiscreet way of womanizing.

In the autumn of 1756, the Kuki clan is found in the mountainous fief of Sanda. It has been relocated from the seashore by the Tokugawa shogunate because of the clan's navy, known as the strongest during the age of civil wars and therefore regarded as a menace to the security of the new rulers. The lord of Sanda, Takamura Kuki, is determined to defend the fief as a land warrior, whereas Umihito Kuki, his younger brother, maintains the pride of a sea warrior and dreams of sailing out to unseen foreign lands notwithstanding the shogunate's isolation policy. Umihito is engaged to Princess Yu, a beautiful and lively daughter of the lord of Tanba-Ayabe fief. Although the match itself was made for the convenience of their families, they have known each other since childhood and are strongly bound by mutual respect and profound love.

Based on Franz Lehár's operetta The Merry Widow.

Anniversary concert for The Rose of Versailles.

Takarazuka Cosmos Troupe 2014 revival of Takarazuka original musical The Rose of Versailles -Oscar-

Spartacus, a prisoner of war from Tracia, was made a slave at a Roman stone quarry. A rich merchant, Alvinius, is attracted to Spartacus' combination of fighting spirit and tactfulness. He sends Spartacus to a martial arts academy. Spartacus becomes a formidable gladiator. One day, Savinius, the Roman Governor, visits the school. To entertain the important guest, a bout is held which puts Spartacus up against a renowned swordsman, Gaza. Gaza is defeated. It is then discovered that Spartacus is no ordinary prisoner of war but the best warrior in the whole Tracian Army.

Takarazuka Revue Flower Troupe 2014 production of the Austrian musical 'Elisabeth'

Takarazuka Flower Troupe 2001 performance. In the sixteenth century, at the Villa Medici in Rome, the nobles, ecclesiastics and artists invited to a banquet congratulate Giovanni de' Medici on his promised accession to the Holy See for the next term. Contessina, Giovanni's younger sister talks to Raphaello eminent for most beautifully portraying women. Knowing that he has come to Rome to see Michelangelo's Pieta`, she admiringly speaks of Michlangelo as a man of eternal burning passion.

Takarazuka Revue’s 1992 production of "The Rose of Versailles 2001: Oscar and Andre". This version focuses on the relationship between Oscar and Andre.

Takarazuka Revue Moon Troupe 2009 production of the Viennese musical Elisabeth

Takarazuka Revue Snow Troupe 2007 production of the Viennese musical 'Elisabeth'

In the course of the wintry period under the socialist regime which froze all freedoms, there was an ephemeral but lively spring called the Prague Spring. This is recalled as an important page in modern history.