Takarazuka Revue Fan Podcast

In this episode, we talk about some of the differences between Takarazuka and OG shows, the challenges actresses face when moving on from Takarazuka in their careers, and some great shows that were never sold or broadcast!

CORRECTIONS:

1- Becca meant to say she saw Mizu’s first show as a top star, not her first show as an otokoyaku!

2- August: Osage County was originally a play. It was later adapted into a movie.

3- Names we promised to look up: Nakagawa Akinori was the actor Carly kept mentioning; Kusakari Tamiyo is the well-known ballet dancer from Shall We Dance / the Red Team version of Grand Hotel.

Select shows mentioned:

Man of La Mancha
1789 (buy the CD)
Romeo & Juliette (Umeda Arts version) – starts in January 2017!
Mozart (buy the DVD)
Flamenco Cafe del Gato (Dance Legend Series Vol. 3)
Argentango
August: Osage County
Grand Hotel

Select people mentioned:

Kiriya Hiromu
Otozuki Kei
Haruno Sumire (Osa)
Juri Sakiho
Sou Kazuho
Kozuki Wataru
Hanafusa Mari (Ohana)
Ranno Hana
Mizu Natsuki
Ozuki Tooma
Asami Rei
Anju Mira

JURI’S FISH!

Glossary:

irimachi/demachi – waiting at the stage door for actresses
nihonmono – a traditional Japanese-style production
Takarazuka-An – A shop with locations in Takarazuka and Tokyo that sells mostly secondhand Takarazuka and general musical theater goods
Sky Stage – Takarazuka’s proprietary TV channel
WOWOW – a premium Japanese TV channel that frequently airs Takarazuka and other theater performances

If you want to know more about a show or a person we mentioned, leave a comment!