Based on motifs in Mérimée's original work "Carmen," Don José is destined to be at the mercy of Carmen. His attraction to her passion is portrayed in this musical work. It premiered in 1999 starring Shizuki Asato and Hanafusi Mari of Cosmos Troupe and won the Excellence Award in the theatre department at the 54th Annual Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival. In 2010, the work was revived by Star Troupe led by Yuzuki Reon and Yumesaki Nene on a well-received National Tour.

Takarazuka Star Troupe 2007 performance of the musical Secret Hunter and the revue Sakura, performed at the Takarazuka Grand Theater and Tokyo Takarazuka Theater.

The 2010 Takarazuka Star Troupe production of Gérard Presgurvic's 'Romeo & Juliette'

The 2012 Takarazuka Star Troupe production based on Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'.

Rio de Janeiro in South America. Once every year a carnival takes place for three days and three nights. Everyone is excitedly preparing for the big event.

Takarazuka special performance.

Takarazuka special performance.

Takarazuka special performance.