Author Topic: [2008/08] "Cinderella the Musical" Morning Musume and Takarazuka Revue (Read 136316 times)

tiny · « **Reply #400 on:** August 01, 2008, 09:44:05 PM »

Dohhh UP! has coverage of the press conference at the open to the public practice.

http://www.dohhhup.com/movie/xwHNPPRE0HTeGFMAZ7qU8UXNIWTDZ6zq/view.php

Regent · « **Reply #401 on:** August 02, 2008, 11:02:48 AM »

Quote from: tiny on August 01, 2008, 09:44:05 PM

Dohhh UP! has coverage of the press conference at the open to the public practice.

http://www.dohhhup.com/movie/xwHNPPRE0HTeGFMAZ7qU8UXNIWTDZ6zq/view.php

Lol... I watched all 13+ minutes of them standing there, not understanding much of the dialogue other than the generic "Come to the show, it will be fun" statements. Shows you how much I'm anticipating this I guess.

AmberSan · « **Reply #402 on:** August 02, 2008, 11:14:35 AM »

^
As for the translation .. it was translated as the script was on the blog before this conference was put on dohhup:

taken from H!O:

Quote from: invisibleguy @Hello!Online

Sakai Sumio [Director/Stage Adapter]
In 2002 I directed a "Cinderella" musical with a Cast of the Takaradzuka OG, this time I was a little worried about how to present it. I didn't know in such things like Morning Musume. I was especially worried about the male roles... But when we got into practicing, I realized that my worries were for naught... We had cute male roles theres. I felt like I was watching the way the Takaradzuka's started. There I felt the origin of the Takaradzuka was in family musicals so I felt we should aim for that. When we started the Takaradzuka and the Morning Musume melded together just like that, it felt like we all have our eye on the same thing. I feel that the Morning Musume have a magnificent energy. We're trying our best to take in that youth.

Takahashi Ai [Role of Cinderella]
We had co-starred with the Takaradzuka's in 2006's "Ribbon no Kishi the Musical" but, this time we all get to work together with several of the Takaradzuka OG so I'm really happy. As practice progresses there's a lot of things to learn. Until we start performing I'll continue doing my best to make this musical wonderful so please look forward to it.

Niigaki Risa [Role of the Prince]
This time, as the role of the prince, I have to act and walk the exact opposite of how I normally do things, and in addition to my posture and speech, I have to study various things like how I could boyishly lead Ai-chan in the role of Cinderella while in the midst of practice. I'm doing my best practicing so that I can be a cool Prince by the time we start performing so, I want everyone to be looking forward to it.

Kamei Eri [Role of Portia]
Portia is the younger of the older sister's who torment Cinderella but,
she's not only an egotistical sister, "if it's this kind of cute egotism I'll be heard," thinking that's how it is, I'll do my best now. After that for the singing part, it isn't just singing, I have to do my best so that the style of speech can be heard and I'm practicing my singing. Just like that I want you to notice it too.

Michishige Sayumi [Role of a fairy]
This time Sayumi plays the role of a fairy but I originally wanted to be a fairy so when I got the part I said, "Yosha~!" and did a victory pose. Also, a new challenge I have this time, I'm challenged with flying together with Mitsui Aika-chan who has the same fairy role. I like high places so I'm really looking forward to it. Please everyone look forward to it too.

Tanaka Reina [Role of Joy]
I'm in the role of Cinderella's tormenting older sister. When faced with this role, I want to play the role so that everyone who sees me thinks, "Is she really like that!?" I want people to notice my glare when I'm ordering Cinderella around (smile). I want to be able to really be the role, I want you to notice it.

Kusumi Koharu [Role of the Herald]
The role of the Herald is a male part but, Koharu's normal voice is high so when I let out the tone of a male voice, it sounds like anpanman (the character) (smile), so I want you to notice that. The herald is an accurate role so, I want to be able to perform that well.

Mitsui Aika [Role of a fairy]
My Manager asked me, "Are you ok with high places?" and when I responded, "It's fine, I want to fly~!" the next day my wish came true so I'm happy. With the same timing as Michishige-san, we whirl and spin and after this we're going to continue getting practice with that so I definitely want people to notice that. I'll do my best so please look forward to it.

JunJun [Role of a page]
It's my first time doing a musical so I'm really nervous but, I'm doing my best practicing my speech in Japanese and my songs as well. Everyone please give us your support.

LinLin [Role of a page]I'm really happy that I came to Japan and that I'm able to perform together with my Sempai and all the Takaradzukas. Playing a male role is a new challenge for me so I plan to do my best. Please look forward to it.

Asaji Saki [Role of the Queen Fairy (Fairy Godmother)]
In addition to the Morning Musume-chan's Challenges, for me this is my first experience playing a woman in a performance so I've also got the similar mark of a beginner and I will do my best. When where together in the practice hall and they're erupting with youthful energy, everyday is fresh. Everyone from Morning Musume are such sweet members that seems like they've come flying out from cartoons so, certainly I hope you will please come and watch.

Hikari Akemi [Role of the Queen]
Sakai-sensei said so some ago but, really mysteriously enough the Morning Musume had melded with us, that from the beginning I had wondered, "were they Takaradzuka students?" since everyone was practicing so harmoniously. We're practicing hoping that we can convey the importance of love between parents and children and married couples which is a contemporary issue in the world to the audience. Please kindly look forward to it.

Ebira Kaoru [Role of the King]
Continuing after "Ribbon no Kishi" Two years ago, I'm very grateful and happy to be working together with the Morning Musume this time as well. This time I will play the role of King as well, receiving the role of Risa-chan's father. Accompanied by the underclassmen who have left the Takaradzukas, to very end I want enjoyably perform. Please kindly look forward to it.

Regent · « **Reply #403 on:** August 02, 2008, 11:26:35 AM »

^
You are awesome, thank you.

tiny · « **Reply #404 on:** August 02, 2008, 05:36:10 PM »

Dohhh UP! now with video of the open practice: http://www.dohhhup.com/movie/RjVGkX4F2fsB2pM7ZSIg3AkWEG4163Nj/view.php

shadowstar · « **Reply #405 on:** August 05, 2008, 02:34:38 PM »

http://www.helloproject.com/museum/tour/

Musical merchandise/goods up (click on first link: シンデレラtheミュージカル)

kiikoi · « **Reply #406 on:** August 06, 2008, 04:34:42 AM »

entrance of the theater were the musical will be performed...koma theater...show starts at 5pm

empty...no wotas in sight.....boycott!!! j k

Sazaki Ren · « **Reply #407 on:** August 06, 2008, 04:40:01 PM »

^Maybe they'll come later... Who knows those wotas

Risastar · « **Reply #408 on:** August 06, 2008, 09:33:49 PM »

MM DVD Cinderella

Live Setlist :

1.Cinderella Complex (Morning Musume 9-nin version)
Mitsui --> Maimi's lines?
Sayu --> Yuuka's lines
Gaki --> Captain

2.Shabondama (part of it changed abit)

3.The Peace

4.Resonant Blue

News report

invisname · « **Reply #409 on:** August 06, 2008, 11:42:53 PM »

I gotta remind people who read my translation from H!O that I'm no exper in the japanese language!! I can't emphasize that enough... thats why I'm usually invisible...whether in name or as a guy ><.

Looks like by the menu at least the DVD mag will be nice and interesting... I was wondering if we'd see somethig... if I remember right ribbon had that video of them all things i their tux-esque costumes and staring at the scene.

The little bits and pieces look good too! Wonder what people (both wota and people who went just to see it) think of the whole thing.

AmberSan · « **Reply #410 on:** August 07, 2008, 12:31:08 AM »

^
LOL sorry invis..
I'll make sure i'll mention that that the next time I post one of your translation .

EDIT:

Quote from: lovemusic @Hello!Online

Cinderella The Musical 08/08/06 [Low Quality]
Cinderella The Musical - Finale 08/08/06

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http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/ne...8/08/07/03.html

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From Aichan's fan

BigDnm01 · « **Reply #411 on:** August 07, 2008, 03:30:30 AM »

Did anyone here see the musical? Is it as good as i hope it to be?

Fenrir · « **Reply #412 on:** August 07, 2008, 05:33:40 PM »

I went to tonight's show at 4pm. Sat Row 11 Seat 30's. On the left side of the venue.

I found the show to be quite enjoyable. After seeing MM live at concerts, this was a completely change of pace. I found it to be quite refreshing for me since I stopped following them religiously since last year. For all you Risa/Ai shippers, all I can say is rejoice.

They really do make a cute couple.

Both Ai's and Risa's performance really amazed me. Musicals really show what Ai can do. She can sing, dance, and act. It really puts her ballet skills to use I found and her voice was pleasant to listen to. I hope she can do more musicals. Risa played the prince role well too, despite the tall platform boots she had to wear. Every time I saw those shoes I would start to snicker. lol It was really high and ridiculous, but she did have to be taller than Ai.

She sang low for her parts and at times you can tell it was really forced, but overall she did a good job. Sayumi and Aika really had minor roles. I can't remember if they sang any lines that weren't part of the chorus. And I felt that Koharu is sometimes to "genki." lol She did her part ok, but just... hmm...can't quite place my finger on it. Jun Jun and Lin Lin managed to get one line each for the entire play.

The props they had for the stage was much better than what I thought it was going to be. They even had a carriage come down from the ceiling. That was pretty cool. And then all the floor moves in order to help move the props. That was pretty cool too.

Mini concert at the end was nice. Some of the wotas took out their glow sticks. All the songs were cut short. After they sang, Takarazuka also sang some songs. Overall, I enjoyed the play. If I could see it again, I would. New love for Ai, Risa, and Takarazuka. They are cool.

I suggest any of you in Japan to check it out if you have time and the money. I'm glad to spent it. It was a fitting end for my time in Japan as my first concert was H!P.

Anyways, it's bed time for me. Nice long flight ahead of me tomorrow! Thanks for all the adventures these past 2 years, Japan! Until next time!

frblckstr1 · « **Reply #413 on:** August 07, 2008, 06:52:31 PM »

^ I would almost jump on a plain and go see the play myself

Thanks for the review!

Koolmon93 · « **Reply #414 on:** August 07, 2008, 11:59:44 PM »

In the finale songs, Aichan sounds like she's holding back. I guess she needs to save her voice for the real show. She's not growling and just singing... with a musical voice.. O.o o.O

KrO.Chan~ · « **Reply #415 on:** August 08, 2008, 12:18:56 AM »

TAKAGAKI LOVE!!

Here more pictures
Vote for us if you can ^^

teriyaki-don · « **Reply #416 on:** August 08, 2008, 09:40:57 AM »

^ thanks for the review!

i really want to go see this.

tru_harmony · « **Reply #417 on:** August 09, 2008, 07:41:44 PM »

even more takagaki love!

strawb3rrykream · « **Reply #418 on:** August 10, 2008, 06:27:23 AM »

Thanks for the great review, Fenrir!! Sounds like you had a good time!
I am for sure buying this when it comes out. Money will not be a problem!!!

All the Takagaki-ness is

Those red finale outfits...

Sazaki Ren · « **Reply #419 on:** August 10, 2008, 03:36:33 PM »

Thanks for the review and pictures! I want to see this even more now! Risa and Ai are so cute in these costumes

Don't know when the dvd will come out - though I do know that this won't happen soon...