Napoléon, the Man Who Never Sleeps ~At the End of His Love and Glory~ (Shinjin Koen) (2014)

Manon

Star Troupe's stage play.

Mind Traveller

A man wakes up in a hospital bed with no idea who he is.

The Sun in the Last Days of the Shogunate

The year is 1862, the twilight of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Dramatic “S”!

This “song & dance show” presents various keywords beginning with “S.” This performance delivers a number of “show scenes” depicting the charm of the Snow Troupe starring the splendid show star Sagiri Seina.

The Revue '99

A grand restaging of the show "The Revue," which premiered in 1977 and won the Art Festival Excellence Award, based on the original "luxury, splendor and beauty" of the Takarazuka Revue, and reconstructed with a modern sense while maintaining the spirit of the first performance.

Luna / Blue Moon Blue

On Crescent Island, off the coast of England, a new archaeological site is being excavated: the Lunar Palace. The tycho of Uranus Net Company, Brian Keyes, is sponsoring a beauty contest on the island to choose "a companion for the moon prince", based on local legends. Rock star Alex is invited out to judge the contest. While there he stumbles upon a necklace on the site. The female archaeologist Eileen demands the return of an important artifact, and sparks fly between their two stubborn personalities. Meanwhile we learn that Brian Keyes is not what he seems — he is actually working on mind-control and genetic alterations with the help of his mad scientist. While fleeing from Brian, who wants Alex's genius DNA, Alex, Eileen and their friends stumble across a hidden chamber belonging to the ancient Lunar Palace. (Takawiki)

A/L -The Younger Days of Phantom Thief Lupin-

19th-century Paris. At a certain aristocrat's home, the theft of a necklace occurs. Because of this a maid and her son Raoul are turned out of the house; ten years later, he has become a prodigy at Sorbonne University and is popular around the city. The nanny who has been looking after him, Victoire, is an author; her novel The Gentleman Thief becomes a best-seller and the protagonist Arsène Lupin is loved as an idol by the people. But the book is prohibited from sale, and in order to save his aunt and to have his revenge on those responsible for the earlier incident, Raoul hits upon the idea of becoming Arsène Lupin. He once again meets Agnes, whom he served in the aristocrat's home, and together they realize their love for each other.

Phantom

Takarazuka Revue's Phantom based on the play by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit.

EXCITER!

A tiny catalyst and zest can change a colorless day-to-day life into a rose garden. Takarazuka can be an EXCITER that generates stimuli, enthusiasm and excitement among all as it continuously provides today's society with love and dreams. This modern and energetic show consists of choice scenes representing revolutions of sound, aesthetics and humans.

Ludwig II

In 1864, King Ludwig II is crowned the fourth King of Bavaria at the young age of 18, following the sudden death of his father, King Maximilian II. However, the government bureaucrats do not understand his actions as a patron of the arts, valuing beauty and art over politics, and he gradually becomes isolated within the royal court. Ludwig, who is wounded, is visited by a beautiful vision (a giant bird), which is neither dream nor reality.

ASIAN SUNRISE

The show is composed of strong, dynamic music and dances with elements from different Asian countries. A new take on the romantic review from writer/director Okada Keiji.

Don Juan

Captivating the hearts of countless maidens is the sexy playboy, Don Juan. One night while enjoying the company of a woman as usual, Don Juan angers the Grand Master, the woman's father, which leads to a duel. Don Juan emerges victorious but the Grand Master's dying words are: "Someday love will punish you..." Before long, those ominous words manifest themselves as a curse and an apparition haunts Don Juan.

Elisabeth

Takarazuka Revue Star Troupe 1996-1997 production of the Viennese musical 'Elisabeth'

El Dorado

Moon Troupe's stage play.

Oath of the Midnight Sun - Gustav III: A Battle by a Proud King

In the midst of Sweden's rise to power, King Gustav III was the "darling of the rococo" who brought to flower the gorgeous Nordic culture. Set in the turbulent 18th century Europe, where power and intrigue swirled around him, this musical depicts his love, friendship, and courageous battle for his beliefs on a grand scale, involving a variety of characters.

Napoléon, the Man Who Never Sleeps ~At the End of His Love and Glory~

2014 Takarazuka Revue Star Troupe production. This is the story of a hero, a man who rescued France from the chaos of revolution. His name was Napoléon Bonaparte. Having climbed to unparalleled heights after conquering Europe and becoming the first Emperor in the history of France, what was this hero seeking? Whom did he love? The truth behind this man who led such a turbulent life is about to unfold.

Masquerade Hotel

Nitta Kousuke, a police inspector in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Force, is on the trail of a serial killer who leaves clues to the location of his next crime on his victims. Nitta uses the clues to discover that the Hotel Cortesia will be the site of the next killing, and goes undercover as a front desk clerk to help him unmask the killer. Yamagishi Naomi is the front desk clerk in charge of training him, and the two butt heads at every instance. Will they be able to unmask the killer before he strikes again?

A Love Story in 1914

At Montmartre, Paris in 1911, the cabaret Le Mirliton is tightly packed with an audience eager to hear Aristide Bruant sing. He is the proprietor of the cabaret and enjoys great popularity.

A Second Fortuitous Meeting 2nd ~Star Bride~

A sequel to the 2011 musical A Second Fortuitous Meeting, the story picks up one year later, on the eve of Dorante and Silvia's wedding.

Action!

Star troupe's skits.

Love Blooms Out on the Murasakino

Asuka Period, Japan. Ooama no Miko meets Nukata no Ookimi when he goes with his older brother (Nakano Ooe no Miko) to her house. There Nakano Ooe is wooing Nukata's older sister, and so the two younger siblings meet and fall in love. Five years later, Ooama and Nukata are married, and a daughter has just been born. Ooama talks happily to Nukata about his plans with his brother to jointly rule their empire of Yamato. As Nukata listens to his naive, happy chatter, she becomes uneasy. Later, Nakano Ooe arrives and tells Nukata that she has grown and become very lovely. He has fallen in love with her, and wants her for his own. Caught between the two brothers, Nukata flees back to her father's house. (Takawiki)

Love Blooms Out on the Murasakino

Asuka Period, Japan. Ooama no Miko meets Nukata no Ookimi when he goes with his older brother (Nakano Ooe no Miko) to her house. There Nakano Ooe is wooing Nukata's older sister, and so the two younger siblings meet and fall in love. Five years later, Ooama and Nukata are married, and a daughter has just been born. Ooma talks happily to Nukata about his plans with his brother to jointly rule their empire of Yamato. As Nukata listens to his naive, happy chatter, she becomes uneasy. Later, Nakano Ooe arrives and tells Nukata that she has grown and become very lovely. He has fallen in love with her, and wants her for his own. Caught between the two brothers, Nukata flees back to her father's house.

Another World / Killer Rouge

Yasujirou is the young heir to Kondaya, a money changing business in Osaka. One day, he wakes up to find himself in another world, in a flower garden in the purgatory between this life and the next. Realizing he is dead, he still harbors the love at first sight he felt upon espying a young woman whom he happened upon at Kozu Shrine, but whose identity is unknown to him.

Burning in Firenze

The setting is Firenze (Florence), Italy, in the 1850s, where the Unification of Italy was beginning. Antonio is a sharp and virtuous young noble who is the oldest son of a marquis family. He meets Pamela, who used to be a singer at a bar but has now become the widow of a noble. He is charmed by her eyes that are deep with emotion and falls in love with her. On the other hand, the second son of the marquis family, Leonardo, is more free-spirited than Antonio. He believes that Pamela is a wicked woman who will lead his older brother to ruin. He therefore sets up a false romance to separate them, however...

The Cinema Rhapsody / Bouquet de TAKARAZUKA

In the face of executives insisting on selling UFA, producer Kaufmann, infused with the same spirit as President Klitzsch, declares that they will make a low-budget entertainment film that the public is sure to love. Who will take on such an audacious task? When Kaufmann himself is shuttered, one man takes up the challenge—Theo Wegmann, an assistant director at UFA. Foreseeing the end of the age of silent films, Theo suggests making a talking movie with singing. If Hollywood can do it, so can we here in Berlin! With the condition that he gets to choose his cast and staff, Theo promises Kaufmann that he will produce a low-budget movie that will entertain everyone and be a major hit.

Vampire Succession

Alucard, a vampire resurrected in present-day New York, has achieved a “degenerative evolution” over the past 700 years. He no longer attacks people for blood, and is no longer afraid of crosses. He spends his days with his friend, Helsing XVI, a descendant of vampire researchers. Acting as Helsing’s ghost writer, he writes a fantasy romance novel about the events he witnessed in his past. One day, Alucard is dressed as a “vampire” at a Halloween costume party celebrating the publication of his book. There, he meets Lucy, a university student who dreams of becoming a dentist. As he gradually becomes more attracted to Lucy, his desire to become human grows. For a vampire with the gift of immortality, it is the equivalent of suicide.

Love Symphony

Delight, encounter, passion... A revue focused on the different forms love takes. Unfolding from a brilliant of Paris revue opening, through passionate dance scenes set to Latin music, and the bright world of jazz.

The Treasure Sword of Habsburg -Candle in Your Mind-

Star Troupe's stage play.

The Yagyu Ninja Scrolls

Futaro Yamada’s novel “The Yagyu Ninja Scrolls” is a historical epic that masterfully weaves fiction into fact: Takarazuka will take on the challenge of adapting this work for the stage for the very first time.

Gato Bonito!! ~Gato Bonito, A Man Like a Beautiful Cat~

Gato bonito means "beautiful cat" in Portuguese. They are cool and capricous by nature, and carry themselves with dignity and grace. Nozomi Fuuto will lead the individualistic members of Snow Troupe, portraying this cat image in a brilliant, dramatic show where each scene will be filled with variety. Please enjoy this gorgeous, passionate dream world which can only be presented by Takarazuka.

Genroku Baroque Rock

Chuushingura is based on a true story from the Genroku era, and has been retold in all kinds of fiction. In this interpretation, this tale, which has been universally loved since time immemorial, is presented by the Takarazuka Revue of the love and fantasy-filled Reiwa Era in a way that’s sure to entertain. The times of Kuronosuke and Kira align, and love shines in the heart of Edo, in a clock romance ticking away in a world of baroque rock.

Applause Takarazuka!

A bright, fun, and spetacular revue showcasing the charms of the Takarazuka Revue in its 90th year.

Golden Liberty

The story begins when outlaws break into the first West Coast location of the Carvey House, a restaurant chain with many locations in railroad stations. Sheriff Lyman is called in to stop the commotion, but he inexplicably pulls a gun on one waiter. The waiter’s true identity is Jesse Sander, a surviving member of the Wild Bunch train robbery gang, whom they were looking for. Jesse is recruited by Lyman for their plan to rob a train. Having stayed on the straight and narrow since the gang broke up, Jesse reluctantly accepts his inevitable fate and agrees to participate in the plan.

Danza Serenata

A man appears inside a nightclub that is abandoned and slated for demolition. His name is Isaque. He was once the top dancer while he performed in a show at the club. A sparkling stage, the music, the hustle and bustle of the customers — every day, he keeps the memories alive in his heart, of a time when he totally devoted himself to his dancing.

Ernest in Love

Jack is an English gentleman who pretends to be his own brother, named Ernest, so he can enjoy himself in the city without besmirching his reputation at his country estate. Unfortunately, he's just fallen in love with a young woman who insists that she can only marry a man named Ernest--and when Jack's best friend (Algy) goes to Jack's country estate pretending to be this same brother Ernest, he falls in love with Jack's ward, who similarly feels that Ernest is the perfect name for a husband...

Mélancolique Gigolo

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.

NOBUNAGA -The Will to Power-

Japan is at war with itself. At Okehazama, Oda Nobunaga of Owari, rumored to be a fool, spectacularly defeated Imagawa Yoshimoto of Mikawa as he was leading a much larger host than Nobunaga's toward the capital city, Miyako. Nobunaga has decided to take Yoshimoto's place and lead his own forces to Miyako, so he is compelled to ally with the Azai clan in order to suppress Mino, a province lying between Owari and Miyako, by having his younger sister Oichi wed Nagamasa, the Azai clan's sucessor. However, Mino is also the birthplace of Nobunaga's wife, Kichou. Her former retainers and people are in Mino, and Kichou is vehemently opposed to the province's destruction, even if it is now in the hands of an enemy who overthrew her father, Saitou Dousan. But Nobunaga, who has embarked upon his path to conquest, holds to his course.

Forever LOVE!!

Stage performance by Moon Troupe.

Orpheus in Spiral

Rio de Janeiro in South America. Once every year a carnival takes place for three days and three nights. Everyone is excitedly preparing for the big event.

The Poem of Love and Revolution -Andrea Chénier-

This is the story of a poet who lived at the time of the French Revolution. The poet's name was Andrea Chénier. He lived and died amongst love and bloodshed. The numerous words of truth spun by this revolutionary poet became poems for eternity. Even today, they continue to shine light on the hopes that rest in people's hearts.

Prince of the Land of Roses

The King, a Queen with a noble spirit and the Prince lead a quiet life marked by admiration and appreciation of roses. One day marks the end to their days of peace and quiet. The King is transformed into a tyrant through a magical spell by the Queen's sister. The King loses interest in his once-tranquil existence and falls under the woman's spell, becoming addicted to extravagance and gambling. The King banishes the Queen and summons her sister to take her place. The King and the Queen's sister eventually give birth to a prince. A short time later, the King passes away. Eager that her own son becomes the new King, the woman uses her magic to turn the first-born Prince into a wild beast. The spell will be broken on the day he encounters a woman who is not bothered by outside appearances and is capable of seeing through to the truth.

Puck / Crystal Takarazuka -Crystal Image-

Takarazuka Revue's performance based on Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.

Resurrection -Infatuation Is Over, Love Remains- / Canon -Our Melody-

The setting is Russia, late in the 19th century. An engagement party is being held for Mitzy, the daughter of a duke, and the young nobleman Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhlyudov, at the estate of Duke Korchagin on the outskirts of Moscow. A large crowd of people, including Nekhlyudov's aunt Ivanovna and his friend Schonbock, have come out to bless the young couple. But news arrives at the party informing Nekhlyudov that the start of a trial in which he has been enlisted to serve as a juror has been moved forward. He leaves Korchagin's residence to fulfill his duty.

Sengoku BASARA

Takarazuka Revue's performance based on Capcom's game.

A Morning Breeze -The Challenge of Jiro Shirasu, the Samurai Gentleman-

Takarazuka Revue's stage play based on the life of Shirasu Jirou.

Valencian Passion

A larger-than-life musical about revenge and love set in Spain.

Twelfth Night

Takarazuka Revue's stage play based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

Side Story: The Rose of Versailles -Andre-

Takarazuka Revue's stage play based on the manga The Rose of Versailles.

Puck

Shinjin Kouen performance of Moon Troupe's Puck.

The Radio Prince: Edward VIII (Shinjin Kouen)

Shinjin Kouen performance of Moon Troupe's The Radio Prince: Edward VIII.

Great Pirates -Revenge in the Caribbean- / Jazzmania

One day lately in the seventeenth century, Spanish Santa Catalina Island is assaulted and its town is burnt down by the English pirates headed by Edgar. The governor and his wife are killed. However, the governor's son, Emilio, manages his escape and dives alone into the sea.

Great Pirates -Revenge in the Caribbean- (Shinjin Kouen)

Shinjin Kouen performance of Moon Troupe's Great Pirates -Revenge in the Caribbean-.

1789: The Lovers of the Bastille (Shinjin Kouen)

Shinjin Kouen performance of Moon Troupe's 1789.

Brilliant Days (Shinjin Kouen)

Shinjin Kouen performance of Cosmos Troupe's Brilliant Days.