The Rose of Versailles has been dramatized for Takarazuka Revue by Shinji Ueda. The show's role in Takarazuka history is particularly notable as it established the "Top Star" system that remains in place to this day. Rose of Versailles also triggered a large surge in the revue's popularity, commonly referred to as the "BeruBara Boom" (ベルバラブーム, Berubara Buumu).
The musicals have either played up the importance of the Oscar-Andre relationship, or the Fersen-Marie Antoinette relationship. Shinji Ueda, a Takarazuka producer, asked Riyoko Ikeda to write new stories with scenes from the manga never before seen on stage and by placing a focus on minor characters. In 2008 and 2009, four new musicals were staged based on the minor characters Girodelle, Alain de Soissons, and Bernard Chatelet, as well as André Grandier.[1]
1974, Moon Troupe, top bill: Yuri Haruna, Asou Kaoru
1975, Flower Troupe, top bill:Jun Anna, Yuri Haruna
1975, Snow Troupe, top bill: Natsuko Migiwa, Rei Asami
1976, Flower Troupe, National tour, top bill:
1979, Flower Troupe, National tour, top bill: Akira Matsu
1980, Snow Troupe, National tour, top bill: Natsuko Migiwa
1976, Star Troupe (Takarazuka version), top bill: Ran Ōtori
1976, Moon Troupe (Tokyo version), top bill: Ran Ōtori
1977, Flower Troupe, National Tour, top bill: Jun Anna
1978, Snow Troupe, National Tour, top bill: Natsuko Migiwa
1989, Snow Troupe, top bill: Keaki Mori, Ichiro Maki
1989, Star Troupe, top bill: Kaoru Hyuuga
2001, Cosmos Troupe, top bill: Yōka Wao
2006, Star Troupe, top bill: Wataru Kozuki
1990, Flower Troupe, top bill: Mizuki Ōura
1991, Flower Troupe, Ueda, top bill: Mizuki Ōura
1991, Snow Troupe, National Tour, top bill: Keaki Mori
1991, Moon Troupe, top bill: Mayo Suzukaze
2001, Star Troupe, top bill: Kō Minoru
2005, Star Troupe, Korean Tour, top bill: Wataru Kozuki
2006, Snow Troupe, top bill: Hikaru Asami
2006, Snow Troupe, National Tour, top bill: Natsuki Mizu
2008, Snow Troupe, top bill: Natsuki Mizu
2008, Flower Troupe, top bill: Sei Matobu
2008, Star Troupe, top bill: Kei Aran
2009, Cosmos Troupe, top bill: Yūga Yamato
2009, Flower Troupe, top bill: Sei Matobu
2013,Moon Troupe, top bill: Masaki Ryuu, Rio Asumi
2013, Snow Troupe, top bill : Kazuho Sou
2014, Cosmos Troupe, top bill: Kaname Ouki
2014, Cosmos Troupe, National Tour, top bill: Manato Asaka
2014, Flower Troupe, top bill: Rio Asumi
2015, Flower Troupe, top bill : Rio Asumi
Development for the musical in South Korea was announced in December 2022.[2] The musical company, EMK, has experience creating a rococo stage in the past by producing a revised version of the musical Marie Antoinette.[3] It was first presented as a preview gala concert on December 2-3, 2023,[4] and then premiere at the Chungmu Arts Center Grand Theater in July 2024.[5]
Role | Actors/Actresses |
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Oscar François de Jarjayes | Ock Joo-hyun, Kim Ji-woo |
André Grandier | Lee Hae-jun |
Bernard Châtelet | Yoon So-ho |
Florian Victor Clement de Gerodelle | Jeong Baek-seon |
Rosalie La morlière | Jang Hye-rin |
Duchesse de Polignac | Lisa, Park Hye-mi |
General de Jarjayes | Lee Woo-seung |
Henry Salvatore de Gemene | Seo Seung-won |
Nourricier | Lim Eun-yeong |
Ensemble | Lee Eun-ju, Jang Yeo-jin, Hong Yun-young, Lee Geon-min, Jeon Ki-su, Ahn Jun-hyuk, Kim Yang-hee, Hyun Seong-ho, Park Seong-jin, Park Jun-byeong, Baek Chan-hyuk, Park Sang-ryeong, Choi Yun-jae, Jeong Se-hoon, Goh Min-geon, Jang Jun-woo, Shin Dong-woo, Cho Yu-jin |
* Note: Most, if not all, large scale South Korean Musicals are generally double or triple cast for a role. The actors share the role equally and alternate throughout the eight show week.