Women playing men in corsets singing about revolution? Absolutely unhinged. I'm obsessed.
Takarazuka Revue’s 1992 production of "The Rose of Versailles 2001: Oscar and Andre". This version focuses on the relationship between Oscar and Andre.
Acting
Three different Andres across the run — each brings distinct tragedy
Production
Takarazuka gender-flip tradition adds layers to Oscar's already complex role
Costume
Military jackets and ballgowns that could kill a man
Director
Masasumi Tani
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The triple-cast Andre was due to scheduling conflicts and injury, not artistic choice — yet it accidentally created a collector's item where fans debate 'their' Andre for decades.
Takarazuka's otokoyaku (male-role players) like Minoru Kou are massive stars with obsessive fanbases; casting her as Oscar — a woman raised as a man — adds delicious meta-layers about performed masculinity.
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