RRR x TAKA"R"AZUKA / Violetopia
Picture Credit: miriogumi | official chirashi, from personal collection
English Title: RRR x TAKA"R"AZUKA -√Bheem- / Violetopia
Japanese Title: RRR × TAKA"R"AZUKA ～√Bheem～（アールアールアール バイ タカラヅカ ～ルートビーム～） / VIOLETOPIA（ヴィオレトピア）
Romanized Title: Aaru Aaru Aaru Bai Takarazuka ~Ruuto Biimu~ / Bioretopia
Troupe: Star
Year: 2024
Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 01/05 - 02/04; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 02/23 - 04/06
Shinjin Kouen Performances: Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 03/20
RRR x TAKA"R"AZUKA:
Based On: the 2022 Indian film '"RRR"
"RRR" Directed by S.S.Rajamouli and all related character and elements
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Adaptor/Director: Tani Takaya
Composer: Oota Takeshi, Takahashi Megumi
Original Choreography: Prem Rakshith
Choreographer: Miori Yumino, Wakao Risa, KAORIalive
Combat Choreographer: Seike Mitsuhiko
Conductor: Sasada Aiichirou
Violetopia:
Author/Director: Sashida Shuko
Composer: Aoki Tomoko, Tama Shouichi, Tada Risa
Choreographer: Miori Yumino, Hasegawa Tatsuya (DAZZLE), KAORIalive, Minato Yurika
Conductor: Sasada Aiichirou
Available on Blu-Ray: Yes (release date 03/26/24)
Available on DVD: Yes (release date 03/26/24)
Scene/Music Cuts: Yes
Other Cast: Kuresaki Rino, Hitomi Kirari, Aika Ito, Sakizono Risa, Mirei Hina, Utahana Suzu, Otohi Yuzu, Kazaki Saku, Misuzu Sakura, Konoka Nari, Airi Shun, Karyou Rei, Mikoto Yuyu, Hoshina Ran, Iroka Ryou
| † Permanent casting change due to Soubu Sakiho's withdrawal | ||||
| Kamal: Soubu Sakiho → Seharu Asa |
| ※ Casting change for the Tokyo run due to Sayaka Rin's absence from 03/03 - 03/16 | ||||
| Avadhani: Sayaka Rin → Touki Raia |
| ✩ Casting change for the Tokyo run due to Taiki Hayate's absence from 03/05 - 03/12 | ||||
| Ryan (except for Scene 2): Taiki Hayate → Touri Haku |
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RRR x TAKA"R"AZUKA
The story is set in 1920 in India, a colony of the British Empire, where the local people are given discriminatory treatment by the whites. Komaram Bheem, the guardian of the Gond tribe and a dauntless hero, rises to rescue a young tribal girl, Malli, who has been unjustly abducted by Scott, the Viceroy of India. Amidst the outpouring of grief and surging anger among the people, Bheem vows to fulfill his mission, no matter what fate awaits him.
Shortly afterwards, the office of Viceroy of India receives information that the Gond tribe’s guardian has gone underground in Delhi to retrieve the girl. In response to the Viceroy’s wife’s words promising promotion to special investigator to whoever captures the tribe’s guardian, a police officer asks her if it matters whether the man is dead or alive. This officer is Rama Raju who, despite being a man of Indian origin, ruthlessly executes his duties as a member of the British police. Rama is determined to capture the anti-British element whose identity remains unknown.
Having arrived in Delhi, Bheem hides in a repair store run by a good-hearted master and looks for an opportunity to rescue Malli. Witnessing Scott’s niece Jenny defending an Indian, Bheem is attracted to her beauty and then wonders if he might be able to infiltrate Scott’s residence if he gets close to her.
One day, Bheem comes across a child on the riverbank, surrounded by flames. As he bravely jumps into the fire, ignoring the danger to himself, Bheem meets Rama who is also trying to save the child. They unite to save the child from the fire. After this fateful encounter, Bheem and Rama develop a close bond of friendship, unaware of each other’s identities and intentions...
Rama eventually senses Bheem’s interest in Jenny and creates an opportunity for them to get closer. Bheem and Jenny spend an enjoyable time together, strolling around the market. The more he knows her unpretentious personality, the more he likes her. Jenny is also happy to meet Bheem and invites him to a party to be held at her residence. Without knowing about what is on Bheem’s mind, Jenny tells him that a girl named Malli is staying there. Bheem quickly takes off the bangle he is wearing, which has their traditional tribal design, and asks Jenny to give it to the girl. Bheem is excited to finally have a clue to get Malli back.
During the party at Scott’s residence, Bheem finds out where Malli is being held in captivity. He and his company, including Peddayya, sneak into the residence to carry out the plan to reclaim the girl, while Scott is away. But their plan is apparently leaked, and they find themselves surrounded by many police officers. Then Rama appears wearing the uniform of a British policeman. Bheem is shocked to learn the true identity of his friend, with whom he has deepened the brotherly bond. In fact, however, Rama has a cause that he must accomplish, even if he is condemned as a traitor to his homeland...
These men fight for their lives to have the right to live freely and to protect their dignity as human beings. Where is fate leading them? Is it towards friendship, duty, or perhaps love?
“RRR” premiered all around the world in 2022 to great acclaim. With characters conflicted between friendship and their duties, this movie is studded with romance and plot twists. Now, reimagined from Bheem’s perspective and with action sequences replaced by magnificent dance battles, it’s reborn as a Takarazuka Revue musical. Please enjoy the luxurious and splendid dancing in this romantic Indian musical, a perfect way to kick off the 110th anniversary.
Violetopia
Utopia… Dystopia... “Topia” derives from topos and means place or location. Violets are the symbol of the Takarazuka Revue, a theater that has continued to bloom for 110 years. It has always been a gathering spot for those looking to be enchanted. Applause, yearning, fervor, solitude, and hope...
Transcending time and borders, this extravagant revue depicts the light and shadow of the theater. The otherworldly inhabitants of VIOLETOPIA celebrate the grand opening of the Takarazuka Revue’s 110th anniversary.
This revue show will serve as the debut of director Shuko Sashida in the Takarazuka Grand Theater.
- Final performance for Ooki Makoto, Amahana Ema, Ayazono Hina, and Yuran Sui.
- Violetopia will be Sashida Shuko's Grand Theater debut work.
- Wikipedia article about RRR, the movie.
- Part of the Takarazuka 110th Anniversary lineup of shows.
- Announced 11/26/23: Originally scheduled to appear in this performance in the role of Kamal, Soubu Sakiho was announced as out for the entirety of both the Takarazuka and Tokyo runs, no reason given (see above for casting change).
- Announced 12/15/23: Shonichi for the Takarazuka run will be pushed out to the 01/05 evening performance, and all performances from 01/01 through the 01/05 morning matinee, as well as the Takarazuka shinjin kouen performance on 01/25, will be cancelled. In addition, the evening performances on 01/11, 01/18, and 01/30 will be cancelled. For the Tokyo run, the evening performances on 02/29, 03/05, 03/19, and 03/28, as well as the afternoon performance on 03/12, will be cancelled. Reason given: improvement measures to reduce the actresses' overcrowded performance schedule.
- Announced 01/18/24: Hase Ruki was announced as absent from the Takarazuka run starting 01/17 until further notice, no reason given.
- Announced 01/19/24: Hase Ruki was announced to resume performing on 01/19.
- Announced 03/03/24: Sayaka Rin was announced as absent from the Tokyo run starting 03/03 until further notice, no reason given (see above for casting change).
- Announced 03/05/24: Taiki Hayate was announced as absent from the Tokyo run starting 03/05 until further notice, no reason given (see above for casting change). In addition, the Tokyo shinjin kouen performance on 03/07 was cancelled due to illness among the cast.
- Announced 03/09/24: The previously cancelled Tokyo shinjin kouen performance was announced to be rescheduled for 03/20.
- Announced 03/13/24: Taiki Hayate was announced to resume performing on 03/13.
- Announced 03/16/24: Sayaka Rin was announced to resume performing on 03/17.
- Announced 03/30/24: Asaki Saira was announced as absent from the Tokyo run starting 03/30 until further notice, no reason given.
- Announced 04/06/24: Asaki Saira was announced to resume performing on 04/06.
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