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The Rose of Versailles has been dramatized for Takarazuka Revue by Shinji Ueda. The show's role in Takarazuka history is particularly notable as it established the "Top Star" system that remains in place to this day. Rose of Versailles also triggered a large surge in the revue's popularity, commonly referred to as the "BeruBara Boom" (ベルバラブーム, Berubara Buumu?).
[edit] Takarazuka Stage Adaptations
- The Rose of Versailles - The plot of this original performance is said to be the closest to Ikeda's manga
- 1974, Moon Troupe, top bill: Yuri Haruna
- The Rose of Versailles: Andre and Oscar - The plot focus on the relationship between Oscar and Andre. The show went through several revisions over the course of the years. In later versions, Oscar is typically the lead role. However, in earlier versions, the show is often considered to have a double lead.
- 1975, Flower Troupe, top bill: Jun Anna, Yuri Haruna
- 1975, Snow Troupe, top bill: Natsuko Migiwa, Rei Asami
- 1976, Flower Troupe, National tour, top bill:
- 1979, Flower Troupe, National tour, top bill: Akira Matsu
- 1980, Snow Troupe, National tour, top bill: Natsuko Migiwa
- The Rose of Versailles Ⅲ - The plot focus on the relationship between Hans Axel Von Fersen and Marie Antoinette. The Takarazuka run featured guest stars from other troupes performing in the role of Oscar. The show underwent a quick partial rewrite for the Moon Troupe performance, placing more emphasis on Fersen.
- 1976, Star Troupe (Takarazuka version), top bill: Ran Ōtori
- 1976, Moon Troupe (Tokyo version), top bill: Ran Ōtori
- Fantasy The Rose of Versailles - A shortened version of the Takarazuka version of Andre and Oscar
- 1977, Flower Troupe, National Tour, top bill: Jun Anna
- Takarazuka Fantasy The Rose of Versailles - A shortened and revised version of Andre and Oscar
- 1978, Snow Troupe, National Tour, top bill: Natsuko Migiwa
- The Rose of Versailles: Andre and Oscar - The plot focuses on the relationship between Oscar and Andre. Andre is given the lead role.
- 1989, Snow Troupe, top bill: Keaki Mori
- The Rose of Versailles: Fersen and Marie Antoinette - The plot focus on the relationship between Fersen and Marie Antoinette. Fersen is given the lead role.
- 1989, Star Troupe, top bill: Kaoru Hyuuga
- 2001, Cosmos Troupe, top bill: Yōka Wao
- 2006, Star Troupe, top bill: Wataru Kozuki
- The Rose of Versailles: Fersen - A variation of Fersen and Marie Antoinette. Fersen is given the lead role.
- 1990, Flower Troupe, top bill: Mizuki Ōura
- 1991, Flower Troupe, Ueda, top bill: Mizuki Ōura
- The Rose of Versailles: Oscar, Andre
- 1991, Snow Troupe, National Tour, top bill: Keaki Mori
- The Rose of Versailles: Oscar - The plot focues on Oscar, her love with Andre and her tragic end.
- The Rose of Versailles: Oscar and Andre - The plot focuses on the relationship between Oscar and Andre. Oscar is given the lead role.
- 2001, Star Troupe, top bill: Kō Minoru
- The Rose of Versailles - An abbreviated variation of Fersen and Marie Antoinette adapted specifically for the Takarazuka performances in Seoul, South Korea.
- Gaiden - The Rose of Versailles: Girodelle - Will focus on Girodelle's love interest with Sophie, Fersen's younger sister.
- Gaiden - The Rose of Versailles: Alain - Will focus on Alain, his unrequited love for Oscar and his relationship with his younger sister Dianne
- 2008, Flower Troupe, top bill: Sei Matobu
- Gaiden - The Rose of Versailles: Bernard - Will focus on Bernard and his love for Rosalie.
