Casablanca shinjinkouen review
Dec. 23rd, 2009 07:21 pmShinkos are always a little rough around the edges, but even with that I found the
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Since I've gotten home, I haven't managed to get any work done on my grad school admissions essays. And yet I seem to have found the time to finish my Casablanca review AND write a Christmas card to Micchan >.> For the record, I went into this show thinking of it as "Takarazuka Does Casablanca." I don't think anyone could be Humphrey Bogart, etc. so I tried to think of this "Casablanca" as a completely different animal.
( The Bad )
( The Good )
( Cast Rundown )
So in conclusion…no, it’s not an absolutely perfect show. But I really, really love it anyway, and I really recommend that everyone see it
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- ayase akina,
- ban akira,
- casablanca,
- chisuzu mayu,
- fujisaki eri,
- hanakage arisu,
- harukaze misato,
- hasumi yuuya,
- hokushou kairi,
- hoshibuki ayato,
- houju ichi,
- isono chihiro,
- kazahane reia,
- kotobuki tsukasa,
- live performance,
- mikaze maira,
- mitsuki haruka,
- nagina ruumi,
- nanami hiroki,
- nono sumika,
- oomi ako,
- oozora yuuhi,
- ranju tomu,
- review,
- soragumi,
- sumireno rei,
- tenrei mion,
- toki irisu,
- yuumi hiro
This is so not cool T_____________T
I keep on looking at the star tab in hopes that people will be back in the show, but no such luck...
Masako T________T
What terrifies me is that the really highly ranked people may not even have the option of calling out sick unless they're physically at the point where they can't stand up any more. And given that Micchan is also rehearsing for the buyouakai, I really do worry about her.
Not to mention everyone else.
Get well soon, soragumi!
ETA: Totally didn't look at the bottom of the announcement. It looks like at least Kacha, Dai-chan, Kuracchi, Kyanon, and Sattsun are back as of today's show. That's something at least.
I keep on looking at the star tab in hopes that people will be back in the show, but no such luck...
Masako T________T
What terrifies me is that the really highly ranked people may not even have the option of calling out sick unless they're physically at the point where they can't stand up any more. And given that Micchan is also rehearsing for the buyouakai, I really do worry about her.
Not to mention everyone else.
Get well soon, soragumi!
ETA: Totally didn't look at the bottom of the announcement. It looks like at least Kacha, Dai-chan, Kuracchi, Kyanon, and Sattsun are back as of today's show. That's something at least.
*runs around in excited circles*
Oct. 4th, 2009 11:16 pmCASABLANCA SHINKO ROLES!!!!!
KACHA AS THE LEAD!!!!!!
KACHA AS THE LEAD!!!!!!
KAI-CHAN AS NIBANTE!!!!!!
AND ERI-CHAN'S FIRST SHINKO LEAD!!!!!!!!!!
*continues running around excitedly*
(Yeah, ![[info]](https://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small}
wao_wao and co. have trained me well ^^;)
Seriously, Fujisaki Eri is perfect for this role, as she has a lot of spunk. She's been ignored in shinkos lately and I'm so glad she's getting some recognition. Nagina Ruumi as the lead was a no-brainer, but I'm glad that Nanami Hiroki will also get a good role.
Casablanca
Jul. 11th, 2009 02:52 amSo tonight I sat down and watched Casablanca. It was AMAZING, and definitely deserves its status as a great American film. If you haven't seen it, I really do recommend it. I can feel my willpower and common sense melting, although it's not completely gone yet.
This only makes me more excited about the Takarazuka version. I suspect it could be a very talk-y show, but it suits the atmosphere. And I wonder how they'll incorporate "As Time Goes By" and the other songs? Or maybe they'll have to go with other songs if getting the original copyright is a problem?
Anyway, I decided to write down my casting predictions. I always like doing these and going back later to see how I did. (For the record, I'd like to brag that![[profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
wao_wao and I predicted long before the summary of Paradise Prince was released that Tomu would be an evil, corporate villain trying to get Tani to sell out and Micchan would play Tani's friend XD)
This only makes me more excited about the Takarazuka version. I suspect it could be a very talk-y show, but it suits the atmosphere. And I wonder how they'll incorporate "As Time Goes By" and the other songs? Or maybe they'll have to go with other songs if getting the original copyright is a problem?
Anyway, I decided to write down my casting predictions. I always like doing these and going back later to see how I did. (For the record, I'd like to brag that
wao_wao and I predicted long before the summary of Paradise Prince was released that Tomu would be an evil, corporate villain trying to get Tani to sell out and Micchan would play Tani's friend XD)( Here's looking at you, kid. )
This and that (K Collection and Elisabeth)
Apr. 2nd, 2009 09:54 amM-san tells me that Asako and Mihoko went to see Kiriyan in K Collection. I get the impression that the three of them bonded when they all went on the MiiMai tour to Britain <3
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It's not too long until Elisabeth rehearsals start up. After all is said and done, I'm really interested in seeing how the rest of the roles are cast. I know it was somewhat controversial not to include any senka members, but it does provide some interesting opportunities for the rest of tsukigumi.
I want Toshi to be a black angel <3
Also, something I haven't heard discussed...will Kacha be in the shinko at all? On one hand she was just at the point where it looked like she would be getting leads in sora, and it seems unfair to deprive her of at least a shot at roles like Lucheni, etc (I'd er...be a bit worried about her health if they gave her Death). On the other, I'm sure she's under a ridiculous amount of pressure as it is -_-;;
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It's not too long until Elisabeth rehearsals start up. After all is said and done, I'm really interested in seeing how the rest of the roles are cast. I know it was somewhat controversial not to include any senka members, but it does provide some interesting opportunities for the rest of tsukigumi.
I want Toshi to be a black angel <3
Also, something I haven't heard discussed...will Kacha be in the shinko at all? On one hand she was just at the point where it looked like she would be getting leads in sora, and it seems unfair to deprive her of at least a shot at roles like Lucheni, etc (I'd er...be a bit worried about her health if they gave her Death). On the other, I'm sure she's under a ridiculous amount of pressure as it is -_-;;
Elisabeth no tame ni...
Feb. 9th, 2009 11:56 pmI didn't find out about the news until this morning. I'm glad this was the case, or I would never have been able to fall asleep last night (and I didn't even have access to a computer then).
Anyway, a few comments on Elisabeth (because I feel the need to put in my two cents as well :P):
1) There has been a lot of discussion Kacha now that we've seen her in the white dress. Elisabeth starts out as a bit of a tomboy. She's supposed to be beautiful, but does she necessarily have to be regal the entire way through the show? I personally think that Kacha has enough of "the look", even if she's untraditional. Which brings me to my next point.
2) I love Elisabeth, but with the possible exception of the 2007 yukigumi version, all of the productions are basically the same. If tsukigumi is going to perform this show only two years after it was last performed, then I'm really not opposed to the idea of shaking things up. I'm interested to see what Kacha brings to the role. Of course, a "new" production of Elisabeth doesn't make the casting decisions in regards to Ai-chan and Shizuku any less of a slap in the face. But...I'm interested to see where this goes.
3) I've already posted about my feelings on Franz. That being said, Kiriyan's strength is making boring characters into interesting ones. And she can be especially good when tackling a challenge <3 Oh, and there will be a moustache. Kiriyan looks good in moustaches <333
4) Poor Ahi :( And um...what will the other two Rudolphs be doing when it's not their turn? My personal theory is that they will be revolutionaries, who ironically enough have more stage time than Rudolph. Will it be a three-way role rotation? And if that's the case, will Mirio have to learn three honkouen roles AND her probable shinko lead?
5) We haven't talked much about the other roles. I'm betting on Sonoka for Zeps and Ryuu for Max. My latest dream is for Ai-chan to play Madame Wolf. I would die, but I would die *very* happy. Also, "My Dear New Orleans" ends in Tokyo on April 26th. Elisabeth starts on May 22nd. Does this give Miho Keiko enough time to be Sophie? *looks around to make sure of not jinxing the idea by saying it out loud*
Okay, that was more than a few comments. I'm going to bed.
Anyway, a few comments on Elisabeth (because I feel the need to put in my two cents as well :P):
1) There has been a lot of discussion Kacha now that we've seen her in the white dress. Elisabeth starts out as a bit of a tomboy. She's supposed to be beautiful, but does she necessarily have to be regal the entire way through the show? I personally think that Kacha has enough of "the look", even if she's untraditional. Which brings me to my next point.
2) I love Elisabeth, but with the possible exception of the 2007 yukigumi version, all of the productions are basically the same. If tsukigumi is going to perform this show only two years after it was last performed, then I'm really not opposed to the idea of shaking things up. I'm interested to see what Kacha brings to the role. Of course, a "new" production of Elisabeth doesn't make the casting decisions in regards to Ai-chan and Shizuku any less of a slap in the face. But...I'm interested to see where this goes.
3) I've already posted about my feelings on Franz. That being said, Kiriyan's strength is making boring characters into interesting ones. And she can be especially good when tackling a challenge <3 Oh, and there will be a moustache. Kiriyan looks good in moustaches <333
4) Poor Ahi :( And um...what will the other two Rudolphs be doing when it's not their turn? My personal theory is that they will be revolutionaries, who ironically enough have more stage time than Rudolph. Will it be a three-way role rotation? And if that's the case, will Mirio have to learn three honkouen roles AND her probable shinko lead?
5) We haven't talked much about the other roles. I'm betting on Sonoka for Zeps and Ryuu for Max. My latest dream is for Ai-chan to play Madame Wolf. I would die, but I would die *very* happy. Also, "My Dear New Orleans" ends in Tokyo on April 26th. Elisabeth starts on May 22nd. Does this give Miho Keiko enough time to be Sophie? *looks around to make sure of not jinxing the idea by saying it out loud*
Okay, that was more than a few comments. I'm going to bed.
Anyway, she did fine, but she looked a little young next to the honkouen cast...
