A revolutionary poet sings while the guillotine falls — trust me, you've never seen history this EXTRA.
This is the story of a poet who lived at the time of the French Revolution. The poet's name was Andrea Chénier. He lived and died amongst love and bloodshed. The numerous words of truth spun by this revolutionary poet became poems for eternity. Even today, they continue to shine light on the hopes that rest in people's hearts. The tidal wave of the times, when everyone believes that the ideal kind of society has arrived, will in time move in the wrong direction. Ironically, Andrea and Maddalena will be joined together by a thing called love. Idealism, which has been pushed to the forefront of reality, is toying with Gérard's life. Before long, a raging torrent that provides an omen of the tragedy to come will overwhelm all three of them.
Production
Takarazuka Flower Troupe's all-female cast — men played by women in glorious tradition.
Costume
Robespierre-era finery meets revue spectacle — wigs, corsets, and revolutionary cockades.
Direction
Ueda Keiko balances intimate tragedy with massive ensemble stagecraft.
Director
Ueda Keiko
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Toa Serika, who played Chénier, was one of Takarazuka's most celebrated 'otokoyaku' (male-role players) before retiring in 2015.
The real Andrea Chénier was executed in 1794; his final poem was found in his pocket. The opera and this revue adaptation preserve that gut-punch detail.
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