Additions: We mentioned Shion Yuu being ill or injured. Research on Wikipedia says that what happened was that she injured her Achilles tendon during rehearsals for Ephemeral Love. She was out for that entire Grand Theater run and the following national tour, but after rehabilitation came back for the Tokyo run. Wikipedia also confirms that … Continue reading Episode 26: Star Troupe (星組)

Lella has no excuses to offer as to the lateness of this episode, so all the happy things are from February. Kitty, Lella and Garnet talk about the colourful Cosmos Troupe show Oohi no Yakata / VIVA! FESTA! Links: Oohi no Yakata @takawiki Shonichi video @youtube (first day) Stage photos [1] [2] [3] [4] @tumblr Wind Over Yamataikoku promos … Continue reading Episode 25: Oohi no Yakata (Chateau de la Reine) / VIVA! FESTA!

A little late now, but here’s a roundup of all the big news in Takarazuka recently! NOTE: Lella mentions that Kurenai Yuzuru said doing Scarlet pimpernel was “hitokakera no yume.” This is a reference to Percy’s big song in the show, “Hitokakera no Yuuki” – “A Piece of Courage.” So Beni was saying this role … Continue reading Episode 24: March News

This episode of Moon Troupe flail is brought to you by Garnet, Kitty and Lella. Links: Grand Hotel @takawiki [ad] [press conference] @youtube Stage Photos [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] @tumblr Grand Hotel Film @wikipedia The Legend of King Arthur @takawiki Passion: Jose and Carmen @takawiki Grand Hotel (1993) @takawiki Alice’s Lover @takawiki … Continue reading Special #5: Grand Hotel / Carousel Rondo

Some not-at-all-official advice and gossip from Elin, Lella, Becca, and Jen. Finally managed to get all our time zones lined up again!

Join Becca, Carly, and Jen for a discussion of Snow Troupe, past and present! Correction: Jen refers to a “Junko in Hoshigumi,” by which she means Ema Naoki who is now in Senka, not Hoshigumi. XD Habit…. Links to things mentioned: Scarlet Pimpernel cast comparison chart (via @cotoyumi_star on Twitter) Otozuki Kei’s OG reunion Instagram … Continue reading Episode 22: Snow Troupe (雪組)

Links: Elisabeth 2014 @takawiki e-meersie‘s Musical Analysis of Elisabeth (leitmotifs) (part 1) (part 2) (part 3) (part 4) (part 5) (part 6) (part 7) (part 8) H.P. Lovecraft @wikipedia Takarasiennes: (listed in the order of first mention) Asumi Rio ‘Mirio’ @takawiki Ranno Hana @takawiki Hokushou Kairi ‘Micchan’ @takawiki Nana Kurara @takawiki Nozomi Fuuto ‘Daimon’ @takawiki Serika Toa ‘Kiki’ @takawiki Yabuki … Continue reading Elisabeth Revue Corner Special #8: Flower 2014

Links: Elisabeth 2009 @takawiki Takarasiennes: (listed in the order of first mention) Sena Jun ‘Asako’ @takawiki Nagina Ruumi ‘Kacha’ @takawiki Ryuu Masaki ‘Masao/Masaki’ @takawiki Kiriya Hiromu ‘Kiriyan’ @takawiki Ryouga Haruhi @takawiki Aoki Izumi @takawiki Asumi Rio ‘Mirio’ @takawiki Hazakura Shizuku @takawiki Shirosaki Ai @takawiki Seijou Kaito ‘Magee’ @takawiki Koshino Ryuu @takawiki Ranno Hana @takawiki Shimon Yuria @takawiki … Continue reading Elisabeth Revue Corner Special #7: Moon 2009

Links: Elisabeth 2007 @ TakaWiki The Brothers Karamazov @ TakaWiki Takarasienne: Mizu Natsuki @ TakaWiki Shirahane Yuri ‘Tonami’ @ TakaWiki Ayabuki Mao ‘Yumiko’ @ TakaWiki Otozuki Kei ‘Kimu’ @ TakaWiki Ouki Kaname @ TakaWiki Mirai Yuuki ‘Hamako’ @ TakaWiki Miho Keiko @ TakaWiki Saou Kurama ‘Koma’ @ TakaWiki Ootsuki Sayu ‘Nacchan’ @ TakaWiki Aihara Mika … Continue reading Elisabeth Revue Corner Special #6: Snow 2007

Links: Elisabeth (2005) @ TakaWiki Elisabeth song titles in English and German @ Wikipedia Takarasiennes: Ayaki Nao ‘Saeko’ @ TakaWiki Sena Jun ‘Asako’ @ TakaWiki Hatsukaze Midori ‘Gaichi’ @ TakaWiki Kiriya Hiromu ‘Kiriyan’ @ TakaWiki Ozora Yuhi ‘Yuhi’ @ TakaWiki Ayana Oto @ TakaWiki Mimi Anri @ TakaWiki Yumesaki Nene ‘Nene’ @ TakaWiki Ryuu Masaki … Continue reading Elisabeth Revue Corner Special #5: Moon 2005