History: Romeo to Juliette (Snow 2011)

English Title: Romeo & Juliette
Japanese Title: ロミオとジュリエット
Romanized Title: Romeo to Juliette

Troupe: Snow
Year: 2011
Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 01/01 - 01/31; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 02/17 - 03/20
Shinjin Kouen Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 01/18; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 03/03

Based On: Gérard Presgurvic's "Romeo & Juliette"
Adaption/Direction: Koike Shuuichirou
Composer: Gérard Presgurvic
Musical Director/Music Adaption: Oota Takeshi
Choreographer: Miori Yumino, KAZUMI-BOY, Sakuragi Ryousuke
Conductor (Takarazuka):
Conductor (Tokyo):
Shinjin Kouen Director: Noguchi Kousaku

Available on DVD: Yes (release date 03/18/11)
DVD Scene/Music Cuts: No

Role	Cast	Shinko Cast
Romeo	Otozuki Kei	Ayakaze Sakina
Juliette	Maihane Mimi / Yumeka Ami†¹	Manaka Ayu
Lord Capulet	Itsuki Chihiro	Asakaze Rei
Lord Montague	Asuka Yuu	Ouga Mitsuki
Lady Montague	Asaki Yumemi	Konohana Inori
Benvolio	Misuzu Aki	Karyou Shizuru
Father Laurence	Souno Haruto	Hokaze Narumi
Paris	Ayana Oto	Mana Haruto
Tybalt	Ozuki Tooma	Rinjou Kira
Mercutio	Sagiri Seina	Ayanagi Shou
Lady Capulet	Haruka Midori	Chikaze Karen
The Nurse	Saou Kurama	Toumi Sarasa
The Prince of Verona	Oonagi Mao	Touma Kazuki
Love	Daigo Seshiru	Kujou Asu
Death	Ayakaze Sakina	Kiraha Reo
Peter	Utakaze Sui	Ouka Reno
John	Ouga Mitsuki	Oosumi Rei

†  See below for switched-role schedule.

Other Cast: Maisaki Rin, Kaho Anna, Suzuhana Risa, Sahana Mako, Yuuki Senju, Satsuki Aina, Hanaka Yurin, Suzuse Miuto, Renjou Makoto, Kaon Yuuki, Hinazuki Otoha, Shiranagi Suzu, Kise Mirano, Momohana Hina, Shouno Chio, Maisono Ruri, Hanabuki Noa, Asei Itsuki, Chise Hijiri, Suzuran Maaya, Amane Sara, Yuuto Iriya, Subaru Hanaka, Anno Konomi, Daiki Ryou, Meika Rara, Ai Sumire, Hanae Chiho, Tsukishiro Kanato, Ouji Kaoru, Hoshino Anri, Amatsuki Tsubasa, Shiramine Yuri, Kazushiro Runa, Hizakura Honori, Tachibana Kou, Aoi Miki, Himehana Yukino, Machi Yuuka, Karen Emiri, Ou Ibuki

WARNING!! MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!

(From the Takarazuka Revue home page.)

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, Juliette, 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 Juliette 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 Juliette, 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 Juliette 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 Juliette, finds himself unable to leave the Capulet residence. The couple is reunited while Juliette 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 Juliette 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 Juliette. 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 Juliette during confession hour.

Helping out is Juliette's nanny, who is moved by the depth of love the couple has for each other. That afternoon, Romeo and Juliette 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.

• First performed in 2010 by Star Troupe at the Umeda Arts Theater and Hakataza Theater.
• Final show for Hanaka Yurin, Ouka Reno, Kise Mirano, Chise Hijiri and Suzuran Maaya; Yuuki Senju retired on the first day of rehearsals.
• ¹ Yumeka Ami was absent due to poor health from Feb. 24th - Mar. 11th. Maihane Mimi played Juliette in all performances until Yumeka recovered.
• Due to the Tohoku earthquake and the following after-shocks, performances were canceled after the first act on the 11th and all day the 12th. The 17:30 performance on Thursday the 17th was also canceled for reasons of electricity conservation etc. The company offered refunds to those who purchased tickets.
• The remaining performances, from Tuesday the 15th until the final performance on Sunday the 20th, will continue to run as "charity performances for the Tohoku earthquake". There will also be donation boxes in the lobby of the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater.

Switch-role schedule
Takarazuka Grand Theater
Date	Day	Performance	Juliette	Performance	Juliette
1/01	Sat			13:00	Maihane Mimi
1/02	Sun	11:00	Yumeka Ami	15:00	Maihane Mimi
1/03	Mon	11:00	Maihane Mimi	15:00	Yumeka Ami
1/04	Tue	11:00	Yumeka Ami	15:00	Maihane Mimi
1/06	Thu	11:00	Yumeka Ami	15:00	Maihane Mimi
1/07	Fri			13:00	Yumeka Ami
1/08	Sat	11:00	Yumeka Ami	15:00	Maihane Mimi
1/09	Sun	11:00	Maihane Mimi	15:00	Yumeka Ami
1/10	Mon	11:00	Maihane Mimi	15:00	Yumeka Ami
1/11	Tue			13:00	Maihane Mimi
1/13	Thu	11:00	Maihane Mimi	15:00	Yumeka Ami
1/14	Fri			13:00	Maihane Mimi
1/15	Sat	11:00	Maihane Mimi	15:00	Yumeka Ami
1/16	Sun	11:00	Yumeka Ami	15:00	Maihane Mimi
1/17	Mon			13:00	Yumeka Ami
1/18	Tue	11:00	Yumeka Ami	shinjin kouen
1/20	Thu	11:00	Yumeka Ami	15:00	Maihane Mimi
1/21	Fri			13:00	Yumeka Ami
1/22	Sat	11:00	Yumeka Ami	15:00	Maihane Mimi
1/23	Sun	11:00	Yumeka Ami	15:00	Maihane Mimi
1/24	Mon			13:00	Maihane Mimi
1/25	Tue	11:00	Maihane Mimi	15:00	Yumeka Ami
1/27	Thu	11:00	Yumeka Ami	15:00	Maihane Mimi
1/28	Fri			13:00	Yumeka Ami
1/29	Sat	11:00	Maihane Mimi	15:00	Yumeka Ami
1/30	Sun	11:00	Maihane Mimi	15:00	Yumeka Ami
1/31	Mon			13:00	Maihane Mimi
Tokyo Takarazuka Theater
Date	Day	Performance	Juliette	Performance	Juliette
2/17	Thu			16:00	Maihane Mimi
2/18	Fri			13:30	Yumeka Ami
2/19	Sat	11:30	Yumeka Ami	16:00	Maihane Mimi
2/20	Sun	11:30	Yumeka Ami	16:00	Maihane Mimi
2/22	Tue	11:30	Maihane Mimi	16:00	Yumeka Ami
2/23	Wed	13:30	Maihane Mimi	18:30	Yumeka Ami
2/24	Thu	13:30	Yumeka Ami¹	18:30	Maihane Mimi
2/25	Fri			13:30	Yumeka Ami¹
2/26	Sat	11:30	Yumeka Ami¹	16:00	Maihane Mimi
2/27	Sun	11:30	Maihane Mimi	16:00	Yumeka Ami¹
3/01	Tue	13:30	Yumeka Ami¹	18:30	Maihane Mimi
3/02	Wed			13:30	Yumeka Ami¹
3/03	Thu	13:30	Maihane Mimi	shinjin kouen
3/04	Fri			13:30	Maihane Mimi
3/05	Sat	11:30	Yumeka Ami¹	16:00	Maihane Mimi
3/06	Sun	11:30	Maihane Mimi	16:00	Yumeka Ami¹
3/08	Tue	11:30	Yumeka Ami¹	16:00	Maihane Mimi
3/09	Wed	13:30	Yumeka Ami¹	18:30	Maihane Mimi
3/10	Thu	13:30	Maihane Mimi	18:30	Yumeka Ami¹
3/11	Fri			13:30	Maihane Mimi*
3/12	Sat	11:30	Maihane Mimi*	16:00	Yumeka Ami*
3/13	Sun	11:30	Yumeka Ami	16:00	Maihane Mimi
3/15	Tue	13:30	Maihane Mimi	18:30	Yumeka Ami
3/16	Wed			13:30	Maihane Mimi
3/17	Thu	13:30	Yumeka Ami	18:30	Maihane Mimi *
3/18	Fri			13:30	Yumeka Ami
3/19	Sat	11:30	Maihane Mimi	16:00	Yumeka Ami
3/20	Sun	11:30	Yumeka Ami	16:00	Maihane Mimi

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