Tokyo Takarazuka Theater

Tokyo Takarazuka Theater(TOKYO) Feb.18-Mar.19 2023

Musical Romance

“MAYERLING”

Based on the novel by Claude Anet
Script by Yukihiro Shibata
Adaptation and direction by Naoko Koyanagi Takarazuka Spectacular

“ENCHANTEMENT –A Luxurious Perfume–”

Written and directed by Kosaku Noguchi On sale from: January 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM(JST) - Price SS Seat : 12,500 / S Seat : 9,500 / A Seat : 5,500 / B Seat : 3,500
Unit: Japanese Yen (tax included)

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Story

“MAYERLING”

On January 26, 1889, a ball is being held at the German Embassy in Vienna in the presence of the emperor of Austria and his family. Amidst a large gathering of nobles, Crown Prince Rudolf takes Baroness Mary Vetsera’s hand to begin dancing. Rudolf and Mary dance very happily as all eyes are on them. However, realizing that it is time to put an end to their fleeting affair, the two lovers have already made a certain decision to hold on to love for each other…

The story goes back in time to the days when Crown Prince Rudolf is a little younger and widely known in other countries as a competent heir to lead the next generation in Europe. But his life is anything but easy: he has a variety of burdens including his official duties as the crown prince, the royal tradition he must uphold, and his loveless relationship with his wife to whom he is married for the reasons of state. His cousin Johann Salvator, on the other hand, is dating a commoner girl and enjoying life although he is a young member of the Habsburg family as Rudolf is. Rudolf secretly longs to lead a liberated lifestyle like Johann, without being bound by anything. However, the crown prince is never given such a freedom. Far from that, his modest wish is taken advantage of by those who want to oust him as the heir to the throne.
That is when Rudolf meets Mary. Rudolf instantly finds in Mary a purity and vital beauty that he has never seen in any other women. Her image becomes vividly and deeply etched in his mind. Mary also becomes greatly attracted to Rudolf who sometimes looks somber while smiling.
Unable to bear his uncontrollable feelings for Mary, Rudolf secretly invites her to his room in the royal palace. It is not long before they rendezvous repeatedly and fall in unforgivable love. Rudolf prepares to divorce his wife and even give up his position as the crown prince in order to pursue happiness with Mary, which the Habsburgs never allow.

Rudolf ’s love affair with Mary has added spice to his life. But it becomes embroiled in political maneuver and gradually takes a turn Rudolf does not want.

“ENCHANTEMENT –A Luxurious Perfume–”

In French, “ENCHANTEMENT” means “enchantment” or “rapture.”
When perfumer Ray sprinkles some magic perfume, the world begins to shine in rose-color, beckoning people into an enchanted evening. This perfume distills the essence of the ages in delicate notes, painting life in vivid colors. The Takarazuka Revue takes the beautiful love, visions, and dreams evoked by famous perfumes across time and space to a new level, delivering a truly magical experience.
Enjoy this spectacular revue that marks the beginning of 2023, celebrating perfumes that have enchanted people from around the globe, performed by Rei Yuzuka and Flower Troupe.