Kairi Hokushō

Special stage performance by the former top stars of Takarazuka Revue.

Singing has the power to make the heart tremble. If voices are overlapped to produce a harmony, a wonderful world emerges... This will feature Hokushou Kairi, whose singing emits a colorful range of brilliance. Drawing from that charm, the voices of selected members will also be shown off on this vocal-centric stage.

Revue show.

Based on the historical love affair between Horatio Nelson and Emma Hamilton.

Lupin, the phantom thief, is dead. At least that is what everyone believes. But rather, a certain incident will drag Lupin back from Hell after his assumed death. For he has been taken completely by surprise by being deceived through a trap called "love," in a string of incidents that began with a heist of 4 million pounds sterling of gold coins.

Takarazuka Cosmos Troupe. The show opens with Robert Jordan being introduced at a charity event . He tells his hostess that he can't join her for the after party, as he is flying first to Paris, and then to Spain to rejoin the Republican forces. He has been going there sporadically, helping as a volunteer sent on commando missions to blow up important military targets (mainly bridges). In Madrid he meets General Golz of military intelligence, who sends him on his most dangerous and critical mission yet, to blow up a bridge in Guadarrama. It is a major hinge of a Republican offensive push, timed to begin in four days.

Set in Japan after a nuclear war. It is a world where due to the war water has become polluted, and a king has taken supreme authority and controls the water source. One day, a man who collapsed in the wasteland is saved by a troupe of traveling entertainers. The man has escaped death; however, he has completely lost his memory. The only clue to his past is the blue beaded necklace he's wearing. That necklace was sent by Miu, one of the troupe's dancers, to the man she loved — who went missing when he set off in search of the legendary realm of the former king, "Shangri-La". Miu gives the man the name "Sora" and together, in order for him to recover his past and her to find her love, they embark on a journey to search for "Shangri-La". Thus begins their destiny, which will influence the future of the country...

Symbolic of the era, termed the "Roaring Twenties," a party is being held one evening at an elegant home in the well-heeled Upper East Side of Manhattan, attended by socialites. The man who lives here is named Alexandre Volskii. Purporting to be a scion of Russian nobility, this young businessman has amassed a huge fortune. Just as the party hits its peak, a gunshot rings out.

Hokushou Kairi's dinner show.

Based on Franz Lehár's operetta The Merry Widow.

Takarazuka special performance.

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

-- One Samurai from Kagoshima -- Set during the troubled times of the early post-shogunate period, this story takes place in a region known as the Satsuma Domain, home to the majestic volcano, Mt. Sakurajima. The protagonist, Toshiaki Kirino, is born into a poor resident samurai family of the region yet grows to become one of the driving forces behind the Meiji Restoration, demonstrating extraordinary courage and swordsmanship. --- Romance!! -- “Romance!!” is the 19th program in the Romantic Revue series, which illustrates the glamor and tradition of the Takarazuka Revue. Highlighted by the outstanding singing of the leading star Kairi Hokusho, the Star Troupe delivers several vignettes on the eternal theme of the Takarazuka Revue — the romantic world of love.

Star Troupe's performance with Disney songs.

Takarazuka Star Troupe, 2015. A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon. Music and Lyrics by FRANK LOESSER Book by JO SWERLING and ABE BURROWS

At the end of the Edo Period, there was a legendary chivalrous thief who stole from rich merchants and self-serving samurai and gave to the virtuous people of the town. His name was Nezumi-kozo (Rat Boy) Jirokichi. This musical is about how he competed with and was friends with the hero of so many period dramas (Touyama Kinshiro), and about the loves they surrounded themselves with in the new and progressive Japan. A Takarazuka take on the tale of Nezumi-kozo.

"Die Fledermaus" (The Bat) is an operetta by Johann Strauss II, also known as "The Waltz King." The new, extraordinary and delightful musical by Kairi Hokusho and the Star troupe breathes fresh life into a work with many a famous song and adoring fans around the world. It is the late 19th century in Vienna. Dr. Falke, together with his good friend, the Marquis Eisenstein, is attending a costume ball hosted by Empress Elisabeth. On the way home, Eisenstein is at a loss over what to do with the intoxicated Falke. He gets carried away and ties up Falke along an avenue. The doctor is stuck there all the night. Falke, trapped in his bat costume until the morning, becomes the laughingstock of the city and earns the nickname "Dr. Bat." He is unable to contain his anger, and to give Marquis Eisenstein a taste of his own medicine, Falke comes up with a plan for sweet revenge. Savor the gamesmanship between masterminds in a musical featuring a unique cast of characters.

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.

Danny Ocean, a master swindler, is serving time, but on this day he is approved to be released on parole. On the same day, his wife's lawyer pays him a visit, divorce papers in hand. His wife Tess has been selected to star in a show at a hotel to be built by the Las Vegas magnate Terry Benedict. Will Danny be able to outmaneuver Benedict, the ruler of Las Vegas who will stop at nothing to achieve his aims? Will he win back the heart of Tess, whom he still loves? This audacious challenge, the likes of which have never been seen before — to steal the proceeds of Las Vegas' biggest hotel — will finally go into action.

No synopsis available yet.

Takarazuka Star Troupe, 2015. Since Columbus had discovered the New World, the Caribbean became a part of the European history, and the pirates helped incorporate the Caribbean into the European sphere of influence with their art of navigation. 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...

No synopsis available yet.

This special event brings together former top stars born in the 21st century, who ushered in a new era for the Takarazuka Revue, to sing Takarazuka Revue classics in a one-night-only live performance and talk show.

Takarazuka special performance.

Takarazuka Cosmos Troupe 2009 adaptation of Casablanca

Takarazuka Cosmos troupe 2008 production of Singin' in the Rain

Jeff has always gotten into fights, and his girlfriend, Cynthia, is always telling him to stop before it's too late. A local detective, Gerald, also keeps an eye on him and tries to talk him out of his fighting habits.

Takarazuka special performance.

In the late 630's in Asuka, Soga no Kuratsukuri, who was born the son and heir of the powerful minister Soga no Emishi, is now grown up and regarded as one of the best and brightest to manage the imperial government. He is studying hard at the T'ang Dynasty. This school is reserved for the sons of nobles and influential families such as Prince Karu, Ishikawamaro, Prince Yamasiro no Oe, Prince Furuhito and Nakatomi no Kamatari. They are earnestly studying Chinese thought and political doctrine in the hope of carrying out governmental reforms in Yamato. Among all the others, Kuratsukuri and Kamatari are regarded as excellent and treated with deference. However, Kuratsukuri is the heir of the head family of the Soga clan, whereas Kamatari was born into a family of rather lowly status. The family is in charge of affairs pertaining to the Shinto religion. The two men are naturally quite different in political standing, and Kamatari is secretly jealous of Kuratsukuri.

"ROME AT DAWN" is a Takarazuka adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

Takarazuka Moon Troupe 2002 production of Frank Loesser's Guys and Dolls

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.

Stuart Menfield was awarded first prize in so many contests of fine arts since he was ten years old that he has won the status as a most talented young artist and enjoys fame as a prince among creators of modern art. His cherished dream since childhood has been to become an animator and to produce a TV animated cartoon series, Paradise Prince, which he had been working on since he was a child.

Takarazuka special performance.

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

Takarazuka special performance.

Hokushou Kairi's dinner show.

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.

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

No synopsis available yet.

Takarazuka special performance.

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

In 1920, in the United States of America, a publication party is being held in a luxury hotel in New York for Shannon McNeil who has made her debut as a fairy tale author. Congressional candidate Patrick Gael comes to the hotel to celebrate the start of his election campaign. An immigrant from Ireland, he has the support of influential political and business personalities including President Wilson, an Irish-American. He is said to be sure of election.

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

A former officer. A belle of high society. In the past they shared a love that could not be fulfilled; now the two of them are reunited. The man went into reserve and visited his hometown in southern Europe. There he unexpectedly met a girl. Upon meeting the two were strongly drawn to each other. However, the girl has noble blood in her veins and had no reason to even acknowledge his existence. They had no choice but to part ways, without either of them expressing their feelings...

Makoto Tsubasa's dinner show.

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.

Austria, 1888. Crown Prince Rudolph is bored with the ostentatious royal life in the Austrian court. He is forced into a marriage contract with Stephanie, Princess of Belgium. The couple is incompatible and they live in unhappy discord. Grand Duke Jean Salvadore, Rudolph's cousin, is in touch with the liberals of the realm and his lover, Milly, is a commoner. The Grand Dude has broken the shackles of convention and he enjoys a life of freedom much to his cousin's envy.