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American Pie
Dec. 3rd, 2006 09:20 pm
American PieSnow Bow Hall, 2003
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( Cast: )( Summary: )( What I Thought: )( pics! ) American PieSnow Bow Hall, 2003
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( Cast: )( Summary: )( What I Thought: )( pics! )Susano-o / Takarazuka Glory!
Aug. 27th, 2006 10:37 amRight, so now that I'm somewhat recovered from sunburn, dehydration, and a pounding headache, and now that my server has decided to stop playing hide-and-seek, I can tell you all about:
Susano-o ..... Oh, and there's some revue too, called Takarazuka Glory!, but let's concentrate on the important things, shall we?
I have to make a confession here, which will probably make my Yukigumi-loving friends unhappy. I've enjoyed watching Komu in the few shows I've seen her in, but she's aways had something about her which has put me off. I think a lot of it has to do with interviews and photos of her off-stage. The woman is never smiling. She tends to remind me of a strict, intimidating, middle-aged Japanese woman.
But... Oh, but...
I watched Susano-o two night ago, as part of my new "learn recent Yukigumi, quick!" plan. Guh. Boy, I haven't been that bowled over and completely in love with a show since I saw Glassy Landscape/Babylon. But more on my reactions later. First, the summary.
Susano-o/Takarazuka Glory!
Snow Troupe, 2004
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So, in conclusion: Four thumbs up and heaps and heaps of love for this well-balanced, gorgeous, unusual show!
Takarazuka Glory!
I was nervous to watch this revue show. Nervous because... what if this new infatuation continued and colored all my perceptions of her, and... no, my well-ordered universe!![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
sanalith, I think I finally really understand your dislike of Saeko in the traditional slicked-back otokoyaku hairstyle. Phew, Komu returned to her proper place.
( What I thought: )
Susano-o ..... Oh, and there's some revue too, called Takarazuka Glory!, but let's concentrate on the important things, shall we?
I have to make a confession here, which will probably make my Yukigumi-loving friends unhappy. I've enjoyed watching Komu in the few shows I've seen her in, but she's aways had something about her which has put me off. I think a lot of it has to do with interviews and photos of her off-stage. The woman is never smiling. She tends to remind me of a strict, intimidating, middle-aged Japanese woman.
But... Oh, but...
I watched Susano-o two night ago, as part of my new "learn recent Yukigumi, quick!" plan. Guh. Boy, I haven't been that bowled over and completely in love with a show since I saw Glassy Landscape/Babylon. But more on my reactions later. First, the summary.
Susano-o/Takarazuka Glory!Snow Troupe, 2004
[ TakaWiki Page ]
Shop Pages
[ TCA Pictures ] [ Takarazuka Video ]
( Cast )( Summary: )( What I thought: )So, in conclusion: Four thumbs up and heaps and heaps of love for this well-balanced, gorgeous, unusual show!
Takarazuka Glory!
I was nervous to watch this revue show. Nervous because... what if this new infatuation continued and colored all my perceptions of her, and... no, my well-ordered universe!
sanalith, I think I finally really understand your dislike of Saeko in the traditional slicked-back otokoyaku hairstyle. Phew, Komu returned to her proper place.( What I thought: )Speakeasy/Sniper
Mar. 25th, 2006 05:59 pm
Speakeasy[ TakaWiki Page ]
MacHeath: Maya Miki
Polly Peachum: Sen Hosachi
Jonathon Peachum: Aika Mire
Rolly Rockett: Hibiki Takumi
Jenny Diver: Shino Yuka
Lucy Rockett: Nagisa Aki
Charles Randy: Iori Naoka
Cherie Peachum: Takayagi Midori
Summary: This show is based on the German The Threepenny Opera, which is in turn based on the English The Beggar's Opera. The plot seems to follow the musical fairly closely, but the music and lyrics seem to have been rewritten in many cases. (For obvious reasons .. this is one racy musical!)
Reactions: Loved Maya Miki in this role! Loved all of the cast. They still managed to get some fairly racy things in there, by zuka standards. That bed scene... o.0 I wish Jenny had had more screen time, because I loved the dynamics between her and Mack just as much as between him and Polly.
Sniper
Scene 1~3: Prologue
Scene 3~5: The Wonder Man, Harimao
A chivalrous thief aids in the independence of SE Asia.... and woos the girl while he's at it.
Scene 6~7: Getting Rich Quick
Gamblers and gigolos.
Scene 8~9: The Dream of Going to the Big Sky
The Wright brothers.
Scene 10~12: Heavenly Port ~ Rio
Carnival. Need I say more?
Scene 13~15: Hey, Reporter!
A famous couple of movie stars attempt to keep their affair under wraps.
Scene 16~18: The Sky at Auschwitz
A couple is taken into custody by the Nazis on their wedding day and taken to Auschwitz.
Scene 19~20: Finale
What? What? *shivers* This is one weird revue. The shiny space-age outfits in the prologue are just plain ugly, and the WWII scenes were actually a bit much for me. Maybe I'm overly sensitive, but I don't care if the two main characters get reunited on fluffy clouds in heaven, I don't want gas chamber reenactments. It's too much.
So, yeah. I've actually found a revue show I don't like.
ETA: I will admit, the "Hey, Reporter!" skits were funny. And Aika Mire's "chivalrous thief" was amusing and dashing at the same time.
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