Romeo & Juliette
Picture Credit: shizuokan
English Title: Romeo & Juliette
Japanese Title: ロミオとジュリエット
Romanized Title: Romeo to Juliette
Troupe: Star
Year: 2013
Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 05/31-07/08; Tokyo Grand Theater, 07/26-08/25
Shinjin Kouen Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 06/18; Tokyo Grand Theater, 08/08
Based On: Gérard Presgurvic's "Romeo & Juliette"
Adaption/Direction: Koike Shuuichirou
Composer: Gérard Presgurvic
Choreographer:
Shinjin Kouen Director: Tabuchi Daisuke
DVD: Yes (release date 08/23/13) & Blu-Ray (release date 08/23/13)
DVD Scene/Music Cuts: No
| Role | Cast A / Cast B | Shinjin Kouen | |||||
| Romeo | Yuzuki Reon | Rei Makoto | |||||
| Juliette | Yumesaki Nene | Shiroki Mirei | |||||
| Tybalt | Kurenai Yuzuru / Makaze Suzuho | Mao Yuuki | |||||
| Lord Capulet | Itsuki Chihiro | Sazanami Reira | |||||
| Father Laurence | Ema Naoki | Hiroka Yuu | |||||
| Lord Montague | Miki Chigusa | Oushina Yuu | |||||
| Benvolio | Rei Makoto / Kurenai Yuzuru | Natsuki Rei | |||||
| Lady Montague | Kawai Mizuho | Tamahana Yufu | |||||
| Lady Capulet | Otohana Yuri | Yumeki Anru | |||||
| The Prince of Verona | Toki Irisu | Hyuuga Ran | |||||
| Mercutio | Ichijou Azusa / Tenju Mitsuki | Shidou Ryuu | |||||
| The Nurse | Mishiro Ren | Hinami Fuu | |||||
| Paris | Tenju Mitsuki / Ichijou Azusa | Otosaki Itsuki | |||||
| Death | Makaze Suzuho / Mao Yuuki | Toa Reiya | |||||
| Love | Tsurumi Mayuu / Rei Makoto | Ouha Mirai | |||||
| Peter | Shingetsu Saku | Shouma June | |||||
| John | Kizaki Reo | Toudou Jun | |||||
Cast A: Grand Theater - 5/31-6/07, 6/25-7/08; Tokyo Theater - 7/26-7/31, 8/15-8/25
Cast B: Grand Theater - 6/08-6/24; Tokyo Theater - 8/01-8/14
Other Cast: Mari Yuzumi, Marino Yui, Kisaragi Ren, Shirotae Natsu, Kai Hayato, Shiotsuki Shuu, Otoha Minori, Yuuka Riko, Ooki Makoto, Aimi Serena, Hishiro Yua, Seki Yurito, Shizuki Otone, Wakanatsu Ayame, Yumeshiro Eren, Toa Reiya, Sorano Miyu, Saotome Wakaba, Marina Mayu, Murasaki Rira, Outsu Risa, Seo Yuria, Mai Hinano, Ouzuki Akari, Kisaki Airi, Gojou Marina, Shiratori Yuriya, Takuto Rei, Asamizu Ryou, Katori Reira, Iroha Reo, Amahana Ema, Miono Saki, Aya Ouka, Mito Kurara, Minato Rihi, Yuunagi Ryou, Amaki Homare, Mioka Anri
WARNING!! MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!
In the Italian city of Verona, the two distinguished families of the Montagues and the Capulets have since olden times been engaged in a feud that has been repeated throughout the generations. The current lords of Montague and Capulet maintain their hostilities toward each other, ignoring the remonstrations of their wives and the Prince of Verona. Their continued feud has embroiled even the young generation.
Within the Capulet family, a proposal has been made for the marriage of a daughter, Juliet, with Count Paris, Verona's wealthiest citizen. The Count has offered to take care of the debts the Capulet family has been running up. Tybalt, a nephew of Lord Capulet, has loved Juliet since childhood, and he is opposed to the proposal. However, Lord Capulet rebuffs his nephew, and he schemes to bring the pair together at a masquerade.
Benvolio and Mercutio, who are friends of Lord Montague's son Romeo, goad him to sneak into the ball. Once inside, Romeo encounters the girl of his destiny, with whom he is bound by an invisible thread. The girl is Juliet, who now is trying to evade the man her parents have chosen for her. These two anxious lovers are convinced in an instant by what has appeared right in front of their own eyes. However, Tybalt makes a commotion, saying that a member of the Montagues has sneaked into the ball, and Romeo makes a quick exit. Although Juliet is aware that the person she has fallen in love with is a Montague, she cannot suppress her thoughts about him. In the meantime, Romeo, filled with thoughts of Juliet, finds himself unable to leave the Capulet residence. The couple is reunited while Juliet is on her balcony, as she thinks wistfully of the lover whom God has delivered to her. The couple makes an oath of love that transcends their family background, and they vow to marry before the engagement between Juliet and Count Paris can be made formally.
Romeo visits Father Laurence the following morning to ask him to conduct the wedding ceremony between him and Juliet. The priest is surprised by the news of a Montague marrying a Capulet. Even so, he appreciates Romeo's firm determination and also that the marriage could well help resolve the hostilities between the two families. Father Laurence instructs Romeo to come to the chapel that afternoon with Juliet during confession hour.
Helping out is Juliet's nanny, who is moved by the depth of love the couple has for each other. That afternoon, Romeo and Juliet exchange vows of eternal love in the presence of Father Laurence. The couple may be infinitely happy now, but little do they know of the tragedy that will soon come their way.
- Originally performed by Star Troupe in 2010. See all casts for Romeo and Juliette here.
- Final performance for Kawai Mizuho, Shingetsu Saku, and Shouma June.
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