The Rose of Versailles 50 ~Trajectory of Half a Century~

The Rose of Versailles: Fersen

To mark the fiftieth anniversary of its premiere, it will return to the stage of the Takarazuka Grand Theater in 2024 for the first time in ten years. This story, a foundational work of shojo manga that continues to be loved by many people across ages and borders, is set in France during the raging revolution, depicting the forbidden love of two couples. The Takarazuka Revue has staged various versions of The Rose of Versailles over the years. In this version that focuses on Fersen, we present the splendid world of The Rose of Versailles in a glorious celebration of its fiftieth anniversary.

Higher than the Sky of Paris / Fancy Dance

The Rose of Versailles: Fersen and Marie-Antoinette

Takarazuka Revue's Star Troupe's 1998 adaptation of The Rose of Versailles by Ikeda Riyoko

The Rose of Versailles: Andre and Oscar

Takarazuka Revue's Snow Troupe's stage play of The Rose of Versailles.

The Dawn at Solferino

Henri Dunant, a traveler who is on his way from Geneva, Switzerland, to Paris, happens to pass through this battlefield in Solferino. He is greatly shocked when setting his eyes on this graphic scene that tells the tragedy of war. As he stands watching dumbfounded, an injured Austrian soldier clings to his feet, begging for some water. Dunant has heard about a nearby church serving as an emergency field hospital. So he races there in a bid to save the life of the still-breathing solider.

Side Story: The Rose of Versailles -Girodelle-

Sidestory of The Rose of Versailles was written by Ikeda Riyoko herself.

The Rose of Versailles: Fersen

Takarazuka Snow Troupe production based on the manga by Ikeda Riyoko

The Rose of Versailles: Oscar

The story takes place in the last half of the 18th century in France. General Jarget’s wife was expecting their sixth child. The General loved his five daughters but was praying with all his heart for a son. When his wife gave birth to another daughter, the General gave her a boy’s name, Oscar. He decided to bring her up as a boy.

Takarazuka Japonisme ~Modulations~

A Japanese dance revue show modeled on the artistic modulations in traditional Japanese performances.

People Who Love Flowers

Nihonmono performance.

My Love Lies Over the Mountains

Based on Itou Keiichi's novel "Elegy for the Setting Sun".

Welcome to Takarazuka: Snow and Moon and Flower / A Farce in Pigalle (Frénésie à Pigalle)

A Farce in Pigalle is a musical taking place in the year 1900 in the city of Paris, France. Where a young man comes to visit the Moulin Rouge. This man calls himself “Jacques Valette,” and begs to be allowed to work at this dreamlike place. With his arrival, the whole world of the Moulin Rouge is about to be turned on its head! The musical is followed by a Japan Traditional Revue titled "Welcome to Takarazuka." The theme for this revue show comes from the beauty of the four seasons in which the spirituality of the Japanese people is based on. Kabuki legend Bando Tamasaburo is a supervising director of this show, which marks his first collaboration with the Takarazuka Revue.

The Rose of Versailles: Oscar and Andre -Special Cast-

Moon Troupe's version of The Rose of Versailles, with special cast.

The Window of Orpheus: Isaak's Story

Takarazuka Revue adaptation of classic manga The Window of Orpheus by Riyoko Ikeda

The Rose of Versailles: Oscar and Andre

Takarazuka Snow Troupe 1991 production.

Paris, That's a Sad Sonata

A show about the hopes and love of a young man living in the back streets of Paris and Monaco.