From the debut performance in 1914 until our present day, many people have contributed to writing the history of the Takarazuka Revue, including the performers, the fans, and the theater staff.
This page serves as a brief overview of the revue company’s history to date.
The History of the Takarazuka Revue
1914-1922
The years of formation: The Takarazuka Girls Revue gave its first performance in “Paradise Theater,” a stage converted from an indoor pool.
1921: Formation of Flower Troupe and Moon Troupe.
1923-1933
The theater company put on the first revue in Japan and the Takarazuka Revue became a nationwide phenomenon.
1927: Performance of “Mon Paris,” the first revue in Japan.
1924: Formation of Snow Troupe.
1933: Formation of Star Troupe.
1934-1950
Although affected by the war, the Takarazuka Revue strived to stage performances during this dark era.
1951-1961
After the war, the revue company gained more popularity, and became busy performing both domestically and overseas.
1955: First use of wireless microphones in Japan during the performance of “Kismet” by the Flower Troupe.
1962-1981
The Takarazuka Revue began staging Broadway musicals and enjoyed an unprecedented boom in popularity.
1974: First performance of “The Rose of Versailles,” a representative work of the Takarazuka Revue.
1982-1994
The theater company enjoyed continued growth and opened the new Takarazuka Grand Theater in Hyogo prefecture.
1995-2004
The Takarazuka Revue moved on to the next stage with the formation of the five-troupe system.
1998: Formation of the youngest troupe, Cosmos Troupe.
2005-2014
Popular productions including “The Rose of Versailles,” and “Elisabeth” were repeatedly restaged, breaking numerous performance records.
2014: Takarazuka Revue celebrated its hundredth anniversary, staying true to its roots while also marking a new beginning.
2015-2024
Continuing to take on a variety of genres, Takarazuka has garnered even more attention, expanding its fanbase. By adapting to the times with digital technology and video services, Takarazuka constantly strives to pass its legacy on to future generations.
