The Phantom you know, but make it ALL women and EXTRA dramatic.
2006 Takarazuka Revue Flower Troupe production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's "Phantom."
Production
Takarazuka's signature opulence crammed into every frame.
Acting
Sumire Haruno's Phantom: terrifying, tragic, somehow still glamorous.
Costume
Masquerade scene alone deserves its own museum wing.
Director
Nakamura Kazunori
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Takarazuka's otokoyaku (male-role performers) are massive stars in Japan; Sumire Haruno was basically royalty.
This production swaps the original's horror for pure romantic tragedy—Erik's deformity is barely visible, making his isolation feel more psychological.
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