All female Japanese production of Chicago at Lincoln Center

[Islander_fan]

I was walking around Lincoln Center today and saw posters for upcoming events. As part of the Lincoln Center Festival, they are hosting an all female production of Chicago, in Japanese (with english titles.) Thought this was interesting and thought I'd share. Frankly, I am looking forward to seeing it. I love the show, well the book and score. However, after seeing the Broadway production a few times over the years, I have felt that a majority of the ensemble have been there too long and it shows. So, hopefully, at least for me, this would be a great chance to see a great version of a great musical. 

 

http://www.lincolncenterfestival.org/2016/takarazuka-chicago

[LittleCheno]

Takarazuka Revue shows are definitely an interesting and different experience! I lived in Takarazuka for awhile and was able to get to know many of the students/performers as I taught them English. They are incredibly dedicated and serious performers and are well known around the country. Their training begins as girls and is definitely intense and very regimented from a young age. I was always impressed with the hours that they put in every day (on top of coming for English Lessons). I was able to see a few shows at their theater, one being Phantom of the Opera. And it was pretty darn interesting.

They are quite popular in Japan and have a lot of Super Fans....can't even imagine what a stagedoor would be like with these ladies around!

Would love it if you wrote a review to the show since I won't be able to make it myself!!

[gimlet2]

I was flipping through the 54 Below calendar today and noticed that one of the people playing Velma, Yoka Wao, is also doing a show on Jul 21 with her husband, composer Frank Wildhorn.

https://54below.com/events/takako-wildhorn-frank-wildhorn-friends/