- The Rose of Versailles musicals
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The Rose of Versailles " has been dramatized forTakarazuka 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 Nihongo|"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, askedRiyoko 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, three musicals will be staged based on the minor characters Girodelle, Alain de Soissons, and Bernard Chatelet. [ [http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/arts/20080606TDY14004.htm Takarazuka mines 'Versailles' gold] ]Takarazuka stage adaptations
*The Rose of Versailles - The plot of this original performance is said to be the closest to Ikeda's manga
*The Rose of Versailles: Andre and Oscar - The plot focus on the relationship between Oscar and Andre. The show went through several revisions over the course of the years. In later versions, Oscar is typically the lead role. However, in earlier versions, the show is often considered to have a double lead.
1976,Flower Troupe, National tour, top bill:
*The Rose of Versailles Ⅲ - The plot focus on the relationship between Hans Axel Von Fersen and
Marie Antoinette . The Takarazuka run featured guest stars from other troupes performing in the role of Oscar. The show underwent a quick partial rewrite for the Moon Troupe performance, placing more emphasis on Fersen.*Fantasy The Rose of Versailles - A shortened version of the Takarazuka version of "Andre and Oscar"
*Takarazuka Fantasy The Rose of Versailles - A shortened and revised version of "Andre and Oscar"
*The Rose of Versailles: Andre and Oscar - The plot focuses on the relationship between Oscar and Andre. Andre is given the lead role.
*The Rose of Versailles: Fersen and Marie Antoinette - The plot focus on the relationship between Fersen and Marie Antoinette. Fersen is given the lead role.
*The Rose of Versailles: Fersen - A variation of "Fersen and Marie Antoinette". Fersen is given the lead role.
*The Rose of Versailles: Oscar, Andre
*The Rose of Versailles: Oscar - The plot focues on Oscar, her love with Andre and her tragic end.
*The Rose of Versailles: Oscar and Andre - The plot focuses on the relationship between Oscar and Andre. Oscar is given the lead role.
*The Rose of Versailles - An abbreviated variation of "Fersen and Marie Antoinette" adapted specifically for the Takarazuka performances in
Seoul ,South Korea .*Gaiden - The Rose of Versailles: Girodelle - Will focus on Girodelle's love interest with Sophie, Fersen's younger sister.
*Gaiden - The Rose of Versailles: Alain - Will focus on Alain, his unrequited love for Oscar and his relationship with his younger sister Dianne
*Gaiden - The Rose of Versailles: Bernard - Will focus on Bernard and his love for Rosalie.
References
Further reading
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-11-02/rose-of-versailles-revival Rose Of Versailles Revival]
*cite book | last = Robertson | first = Jennifer Ellen | title = Takarazuka: Sexual Politics and Popular Culture in Modern Japan | location = Berkeley and Los Angeles, Calif. | publisher = University of California Press | year = 1998 | pp.50 | id = ISBN 0-520-21150-2 (hardcover); ISBN 0-520-21151-0 (paperback)
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