The Takarazuka Revue, based in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, has cancelled its performance of “Singing Lovebirds” (“Oshidori Utagassen”) and “GRAND MIRAGE” at the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater until Thursday.
The company, famous for its all-female musical troupe, announced the cancellation on its official website on Monday. The statement reads, “After carefully considering the mental and physical health of our performers, we determined it would be difficult to carry out the show safely.” Details of the next performances will be announced on Thursday.
The reason for the cancellation is believed to be the death of a 25-year-old actress affiliated with the troupe. She reportedly died in Takarazuka City on Sept 30. Police are investigating the possibility that the actress committed suicide.
Performances at the Takarazuka Grand Theater in Takarazuka were canceled from Oct 1 until Oct 8.
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smithinjapan
Probably like high school baseball here… no one to sub.
WiseOneIn Kansai
What a silly comment!!! The reason has been given!!
The reason for the cancellation is believed to be the death of a 25-year-old actress affiliated with the troupe. She reportedly died in Takarazuka City on Sept 30. Police are investigating the possibility that the actress committed suicide.
WiseOneIn Kansai
"After carefully considering the mental and physical health of our performers, we determined it would be difficult to carry out the show safely."
Keepyer Internetpoints
What is silly is taking talking heads at their word.
We must always consider what may be behind the curtain.
A good reason to doubt is the simple fact that there is a high probability that her suicide had something to do with her treatment by the company. And if so, it will show how much they really care about mental health, and at that point, we will know that damage control played a role in the statement.
Time will tell, and I will assume innocent until proven guilty. But its the act of a derp to not have suspicions in a case like this, including the idea that indeed, there are no performers to fill in.
Remember Hana Kimura? The producers of that reality show only cared to squeeze some yen out of her. They never considered that getting to act like a total villain on a show they lie and call "reality" could end up with her severely distressed by public outrage....not until she topped herself anyway.
englisc aspyrgend
Very sad that someone that young should deem their life so bad they not only think of ending it but carry through on it.
Stephen Chin
So young
So alone
So sad
So sad
kaimycahl
@WiseOneIn Kansai Wouldn't it be more appropriate to solemnly say "After carefully considering the loss of one of our cast members, and as our we deal with this loss, we are cancelling shows until further notice. Why would they say it difficult to carry out a show safely? It makes me think the other cast members are suffering from mental problems, and are ready to possibly commit suicide too!!
"After carefully considering the mental and physical health of our performers, we determined it would be difficult to carry out the show safely."
Chico3
So sad and so young for an actress with lots of years and potential ahead of her to pass away. RIP and thank you for the memories.
mountainpear
Takarazuka is another dodgy group that needs to be investigated!
wallace
We have friends from the Takarazuka group. Lovely people. A sad event for all those involved.