Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre, a spectacular dramatic venue
The renowned Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre is the Tokyo base of the famed Takarazuka Revue dramatic production company. The theatre was initially constructed as far back as 1934 and was razed in 1998 so that an entirely new building could be constructed in 2001. The theatre features 1,229 seats in its first level and 840 in the second.
The Takarazuka Revue is a troupe specializing in musical performances which solely has female performers; both female and male roles are performed by women. In fact the company is the world's only dramatic performance troupe to only include female players. The company undertakes a broad range of programmes including revues, musicals and shows. From ‘Elisabeth' to ‘The Rose of Versailles' the troupe undertakes a wide spectrum of performances including both traditional Japanese features and Western productions.
The Takarazuka Revue is subdivided into five distinct groups, namely the ‘Moon', ‘Flower', ‘Star', ‘Snow' and ‘Cosmos'. A leading duo, with one actress playing the leading female role and another the male, is identified for each group. The company's hallmarks are sensational productions with bright makeup and vibrantly coloured costumes.
Visitors to the Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre will notice several distinctive features. The building is so designed that visitors have a good view of the stage regardless of their seating position. The gleaming lights of the chandelier create a magical ambience and the red carpet covering the entrance area adds to the glamour. At the centre of the stage the guest will see a magnificent staircase consisting of 26 steps; the excitement reaches a climax when the leading star descends from it.
The Takarazuka Revue Company had its inception in Hyogo Prefecture's Takarazuka City, from which the company derives its name. The company's productions are extremely popular among women, who regularly throng to view its performances. The majority of the music for the company's performances is provided by a superb live orchestra. Sensational special effects are provided by the stage effects system which features no less than eight trapdoors and lifts.
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The Takarazuka Revue is a troupe specializing in musical performances which solely has female performers; both female and male roles are performed by women. In fact the company is the world's only dramatic performance troupe to only include female players. The company undertakes a broad range of programmes including revues, musicals and shows. From ‘Elisabeth' to ‘The Rose of Versailles' the troupe undertakes a wide spectrum of performances including both traditional Japanese features and Western productions.
The Takarazuka Revue is subdivided into five distinct groups, namely the ‘Moon', ‘Flower', ‘Star', ‘Snow' and ‘Cosmos'. A leading duo, with one actress playing the leading female role and another the male, is identified for each group. The company's hallmarks are sensational productions with bright makeup and vibrantly coloured costumes.
Visitors to the Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre will notice several distinctive features. The building is so designed that visitors have a good view of the stage regardless of their seating position. The gleaming lights of the chandelier create a magical ambience and the red carpet covering the entrance area adds to the glamour. At the centre of the stage the guest will see a magnificent staircase consisting of 26 steps; the excitement reaches a climax when the leading star descends from it.
The Takarazuka Revue Company had its inception in Hyogo Prefecture's Takarazuka City, from which the company derives its name. The company's productions are extremely popular among women, who regularly throng to view its performances. The majority of the music for the company's performances is provided by a superb live orchestra. Sensational special effects are provided by the stage effects system which features no less than eight trapdoors and lifts.
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