Onegin (Yukigumi + Senka, November 5 2010)

The entire Takarazuka run of this show sold out the day we got in, so I had to use somewhat unorthodox means (also known as bribing the hostel staff with sweets) to get my ticket. I'm very, very glad I did. With one show to go, it's the best show I've seen during this trip, hands down.

( Theatre, sets, costumes )

( Plot summary )

( Direction, music, choreography )

( Actresses )

The DVD comes out on January 22. I believe I have shopping to arrange.

Hana no Odori Emaki: Aki no Odori / Officer and a Gentleman (Hoshigumi, 26 October 2010)

I saw this show one and a half times (the half being the revue, before fleeing Bow-Hall-wards), both times from toujitsuken seats - the very back of the balcony. I remain in love with those seats: they're perfect, you can see everything and opera-glass everyone you choose, and they cost so little compared to the rest. Plus getting in early enough to queue up for same-day toujitsuken means you can watch the actresses arrive as well. (Incidentally, I am in love with Suzumi Shio's dress sense.)

( Revue )

( Officer and a Gentleman )