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1952 vintage TAKARAZUKA REVUE JAPAN OPERA PROGRAMS + SIGNED ACTRESS PHOTOS
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This lot contains a small archive of original 1952 TAKARAZUKA REVUE programs and publicity photographs, including several signed studio portraits of performers associated with the troupe.
The group includes four illustrated theater programs from 1952 performances at the Takarazuka Opera House and Takarazuka Grand Theater in Japan, along with eight vintage photographic portraits, several bearing original autograph signatures of performers. The photographs appear to be period publicity prints likely distributed or sold to audiences.
The programs include productions from multiple Takarazuka troupes:
• Yuki Gumi (Snow Troupe) – June 1–29, 1952
• Tsuki Gumi (Moon Troupe) – August 1–31, 1952
• Yuki Gumi – October 1–30, 1952
• Yuki Gumi – March 1–30, 1952
The programs feature productions including:
• Les Chansons de Paris
• Turandot
• Penari Melati (Javanese Dancers)
• Sarutobi Sasuke
These are typical bilingual English-language programs produced for visitors and international audiences during the early post-war period.
The photographs show several performers, including images identified in the programs such as:
• Hanayo Sumi
• Yachiyo Kasugano
• Akemi Furusato
• Other Takarazuka performers of the early 1950s
Several photos bear handwritten inscriptions and signatures, indicating they were likely obtained directly from performers or purchased as signed publicity portraits.
Takarazuka Revue, founded in 1913, is Japan’s famous all-female musical theater company, known for performers specializing in both male and female roles. Vintage material from the 1950s early international era is increasingly collectible among theater and Japanese cultural collectors.
This lot represents a nice snapshot of post-war Takarazuka theater history including programs, cast lists, and signed publicity portraits.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
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