The Tale of Genji / Broadway
Picture Credit: program cover (Tsukushi Mari ?)
English Title: The Tale of Genji / Broadway
Japanese Title: 源氏物語 / ブロードウェイ
Romanized Title: Genji Monogatari / Buroodowei
Troupe: Flower
Year: 1952
Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 01/01 - 01/30
Shinjin Kouen Performances: n/a
The Tale of Genji:
Based On: Murasaki Shikibu's novel The Tale of Genji
Author/Director: Shirai Tetsuzou
Composer: Takahashi Ren, Nakai Mitsuharu, Irie Kaoru
Choreographer: Zenitani Mitsuzou
Conductor (Takarazuka):
Conductor (Tokyo): n/a
Broadway:
Based On:
Author/Director: Utsumi Shigenori
Composer: Sakai Kyou, Yamane Hisao, Tsutsumi Gorou
Choreographer: Yasumoto Shinji, Tamada Yuuzou, Watanabe Takeo
Conductor (Takarazuka):
Conductor (Tokyo): n/a
Available on DVD: No
Available on Blu-Ray: No
DVD Scene/Music Cuts: n/a
The Tale of Genji
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| Role | Cast | ||
| Hikaru Genji | Kasugano Yachiyo | ||
| Murasaki no Ue/Young Murasaki | Yachigusa Kaoru | ||
| Fujitsubo | Yumi Azusa | ||
| The Emperor / Koremitsu | Tsukizora Mifune | ||
| Kokiden | Fujinami Kouko | ||
| Saishou no Kimi | Tsukuba Mineko | ||
| Minister of the Left (Sadaijin) | Shiokaze Michimi | ||
| Minister of the Right (Udaijin) | Tamano Hikari | ||
| Naishinosuke | Ootsu Hiromi | ||
| Aoi no Ue | Arima Ineko | ||
| Tounochuujou | Kamiyo Nishiki | ||
| Rokujou no Miyasundokoro | Mizuhara Setsuko | ||
| Girl Child | Kasugai Akemi Kinugasa Midori | ||
| Shepherd Boy | Mikasa Hiroko | ||
| Yuugao | Asakura Michiko | ||
| Small Servant Child | Yodo Kaoru Minakaze Youko | ||
| Ukon | Koga Tsunemi | ||
| The Nun (Amagimi) | Ooji Michio | ||
| The Priest | Narumi Ushio | ||
| Nurse Shounagon | Sakurano Miyako | ||
| Anachi | Kogaura Mitsuko | ||
| Inuki | Kokonoe Chizuru | ||
| Oborotsukiyo no Kimi | Azusa Mayumi | ||
Broadway
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| Role | Cast | ||
| Henry | Minakaze Youko | ||
| Barbara | Arima Ineko | ||
| George | Tsukizora Mifune | ||
| Betty | Tsukushi Mari | ||
| Monologue Gentleman | Kamiyo Nishiki | ||
| Woman in the Red Beret | Awaji Michiko | ||
| Ben, Betty's father | Ooji Michio | ||
| Steve | Fujinami Kouko | ||
| Lily | Sakurano Miyako | ||
| Boris | Koga Tsunemi | ||
| Mimi | Yachigusa Kaoru | ||
| Jacobson | Tamano Hikari | ||
Other Cast: Asagiri Sanae (Senka), Hitomi Urara (Senka), Shijou Hideko (Senka), Fujishiro Ayako (Senka), Uraji Chizuru, Kumoji Tazunu, Haru Hitomi, Wakazakura Kaoru, Yamaji Sayuri, Chinami Ryuuko, Ibuki Yukiko, Akino Tamako, Funakoshi Kaoru, Ashikari Kyouko, Sugata Miyako, Jou Midori, Asahi Hikaru, Sakae Miyuki, Yamato Namiji, Wakashio Shibuki, Aoi Yukiko, Kasasagi Wataru, Asahina Yoshiko, Mikasano Moeko, Chikuma Yaeko, Aozora Hitomi, Maki Katsumi, Kojou Tsukiko, Koyanagi Hizuru, Nawa Noriko, Izumi Sayoko, Kujou Reiko, Shirasagi Yukari, Haruna Hatsumi, Ono Mineko, Sakuragi Misono, Yorozuyo Chiyuki, Yumeno Michiyo, Matsukaze Ryouko, Akebono Mayumi, Kaori Toshiko, Masaki Minoru
WARNING!! MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!
The Tale of Genji
The life and loves of the Shining Prince Hikaru Genji. He falls in love many times, but many of the stories end in tragedy or loss.
Broadway
Set in Greenwich Village, this is a grand revue show about aspiring directors and actors. Henry and Betty (the girl he loves) head for Broadway. In a night club there they meet the piano player Steve, who tells Betty she should be on stage. Meanwhile, Henry meets Barbara, daughter of famous producer Billy Wild, who wants to get him a job. They all head to play rehearsals, but there Betty's song is cut and she decides she has to give up on her dream and marry her fiancee George.
A Broadway night of mix-ups and surprises. Who will be with who by the end of the night?
- Final performance for Tsukizora Mifune, Haru Hitomi, Yumeno Michiyo, and Shirasagi Yukari.
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