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English Title: The Rose of Versailles: Fersen Japanese Title: ベルサイユのばら －フェルゼン編－ Romanized Title: Berusaiyu no Bara -Feruzen Hen-
Troupe: Snow Year: 2024 Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 07/06 - 08/11; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 08/31 - 10/13 Shinjin Kouen Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 08/01; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 09/12
Based On: the manga The Rose of Versailles by Ikeda Riyoko Author/Director:Ueda Shinji Director:Tani Masazumi Composer: Choreographer: Conductor (Takarazuka): Conductor (Tokyo):
Available on DVD: TBA Available on Blu-Ray: TBA DVD Scene/Music Cuts: TBA
Since its premiere in 1974, The Rose of Versailles has become the most popular production of the Takarazuka Revue, producing numerous legendary performances and attracting over five million spectators. To mark the fiftieth anniversary of its premiere, it will return to the stage of the Takarazuka Grand Theater in 2024 for the first time in ten years. This story, a foundational work of shojo manga that continues to be loved by many people across ages and borders, is set in France during the raging revolution, depicting the forbidden love of two couples. The Takarazuka Revue has staged various versions of The Rose of Versailles over the years. In this version that focuses on Fersen, we present the splendid world of The Rose of Versailles in a glorious celebration of its fiftieth anniversary.
Originally scheduled to appear in this performance, Kiyomi Hikari announced her immediate retirement on 05/21/24, making the Bow Hall performance of 39 Steps her last performance on a Takarazuka stage.