History: Golden Liberty / Phoenix Rising (Moon 2024-25)

English Title: Golden Liberty / Phoenix Rising -In the Moonlight-
Japanese Title: ゴールデン・リバティ / PHOENIX RISING（フェニックス・ライジング） －IN THE MOON LIGHT－
Romanized Title: Gooruden Ribati / Fenikkusu Raijingu -In The Moon Light-

Troupe: Moon
Year: 2024 - 2025
Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 11/16 - 12/25; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 01/25 - 03/09
Shinjin Kouen Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 12/12; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 02/06

Golden Liberty:

Author/Director: Oono Takuji
Composer:
Choreographer:
Conductor (Takarazuka):
Conductor (Tokyo):

Phoenix Rising:

Author/Director: Noguchi Kousaku
Composer:
Choreographer: Masaki Rino, Suzuki Toshiko (as Suzukake Miyuki), SHUN, Mitsui Satoshi, Mori Yuuki
Conductor (Takarazuka):
Conductor (Tokyo):

Available on Blu-Ray: Yes (release date 02/28/25)
Available on DVD: Yes (release date 02/28/25)
Scene/Music Cuts: Yes

Role	Cast	Shinko Cast
Jesse	Houzuki An	Nanashiro Miyabi
Annalea	Amashi Juri	Miuzu Seika
Lyman	Kazama Yuno	Mahiro Ren
Marie (Ringmasters' mother)	Rika Masumi	Kiyora Haryuu
Montana (Restaurant manager)	Shirayuki Sachika	Saaya Ichigo
Holden (Past accomplice) / Cleveland (President of the United States)	Harumi Yuu	Maki Teruto
Frank Morton (Businessman)	Yumena Rune	Miyabi You
Albert (Ringmaster) / Carvey (Montana's husband)	Kashiro Aoi	Amatsukaze Shuri
Howard Kane (General)	Hanabusa Kaoto	Ichiki Kakeru
Pearl (Montana's daughter)	Irodori Michiru	Nono Reia
Borgnine (Past accomplice) / Lesseps (Representative of France)	Asahi Tsubasa	Aihoshi Shun †
Smith (Trick shot markswoman)	Momoka Yuki	Hanahime Manon
Frenchie (Saloon proprietress)	Hisumi Rin	Asaka Yurara
Dean (Outlaw)	Reika Haru	Shou Yuria
Frank (Train operator)	Koumi Natsuho	Sakurano Mao
Ricky (Outlaw)	Ayami Sera	Kazuma Asano
Holly (Acrobat)	Amana Ruria	Hanahane Rimi
Phyllis (Acrobat)	Nanano Ari	Kanaha Mio
Otto (Ringmaster)	Hiiragi Ayato	Mio Ayuto
Soma (Express train agent)	Ookusu Tera	Tsukino Daia
Elizabeth (Newspaper reporter)	Shirakawa Riri	Shizune Hotaru
Stacy (Outlaw)	Ruou Ria	Haruki Reo
Ellen (Waitress)	Haon Mika	Miumi Sora
Alfred (Ringmaster)	Ayaji Yurika	Oose Ibuki
Chester (Bartender)	Sou Yuuki	Sakurano Mao
Friday (Stoker)	Mariya Sonata	Ouga Kiryou
Honey (Waitress)	Kiyora Haryuu	Ichino Rin
Angel (Acrobat)	Saaya Ichigo	Ayahime Mimi
Charles (Ringmaster)	Mahiro Ren	Ayano Yuzu
Toni (Acrobat)	Miumi Sora	Ranka Miri
Bale (Cavalry Lieutenant)	Tsukino Daia	Shiragiri Tsubaki
Kitty (Acrobat)	Shizune Hotaru	Hoshioka Shizuku
Keith (Outlaw)	Nanashiro Miyabi	Suzumiya Ranna
Narinli (as a Native American)	Asaka Yurara	Aina Chitose
Lance (New mayor)	Maki Teruto	Ouga Kiryou
Harry (New mayor's wife)	Kanaha Mio	Aina Chitose
Hans (Elephant trainer)	Haruki Reo	Shiragiri Tsubaki
Jenny (Acrobat)	Ichino Rin	Yae Himeka
Ida (Ringmasters' younger sister)	Hanahime Manon	Mioka Erisa
John (Ringmaster)	Kazuma Asano †	Hishou Reiya
Young Jesse	Ranka Miri	Toki Aoi
Batons (Wild animal trainer)	Amatsukaze Shuri	Hyuuga Minaki
Onida (as a Native American)	Mioka Erisa	Rino Suzuran
Randy (Outlaw)	Ichiki Kakeru	Mihaya Rihito
Pamela (Ringmasters' niece)	Ayahime Mimi	Hobana Natsumi
Dennis (an outlaw)	Miyabi You	Honami Masaki
Luana (Royal servant)	Nono Reia	Hobana Natsumi

Other Cast (110th Class Group D): Hiyuu Hare, Himare Haru, Kimiya Erena, Yuukyuu Hayate, Yuzuki Shou, Hikaru Ouki, Chisato Yuu, Aki Kazuha, Moe Koharu

† Casting change for the Takarazuka run of Golden Liberty due to Kazuma Asano's absence from 11/16 - 11/25

John (Ringmaster): Kazuma Asano → Aihoshi Shun

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(From official site)

Golden Liberty

Late nineteenth century, America. Jesse, a former member of the Wild Bunch, a train robbery gang, is approached by a man named Lyman who asks him to steal government gold coins being transported on the transcontinental railroad. Jesse had gone straight after the gang broke up, so he refuses to join at first, but reluctantly agrees to join when threatened with exposure. After gathering a team and meticulously planning the heist, he makes his play. However, due to a mistake by the railroad company, a military unit ends up on the same train, leading to an unexpected shootout. But Jesse still manages to reach the freight car to steal the gold.

When he finally opens the door, there is no safe or gold bars: there’s only a woman hiding in the car, clutching an old battered case to herself. Under the soldiers’ merciless hail of gunfire, Jesse quickly grabs the woman’s hand and they jump onto a circus train that happens to be passing by, narrowly escaping. The woman, Annalea, clings to the battered case that she claims is a diplomatic pouch, used to transport state secrets. Unable to dismiss the possibility of treasure, Jesse looks for an opportunity to steal the battered case, but he struggles to find an opening on the train packed with circus performers. Forced together with Annalea against their will, Jesse gradually finds himself entangled in a major national conspiracy...

A musical adventure starring the members of Moon Troupe, led by the new top pair An Hozuki and Juri Amashi portraying a train robber and a woman on a secret mission to America. As they face looming dangers together, their attraction gradually grows in this thrilling production that will have you on the edge of your seat.　　

Phoenix Rising

A lavish and alluring revue themed around the PHOENIX soaring the sky in the age of wind.

Setting its own body alight, the PHOENIX rises to eternal life again from the ashes.

The PHOENIX, portrayed by Moon Troupe’s new top star An Hozuki, rides upon the winds after his resurrection under the full moon and visits various countries in Asia, bringing happiness to people. This dynamic revue promises to showcase the most beloved elements of a Takarazuka performance.

The seventh performance in the Spectacular Series lineup fully showcases the appeal of the new Moon Troupe. Experience the true meaning of entertainment through seven themes: Dreams, Love, Adventure, Hope, Moon, Wind, and Soaring.

• Grand Theater debut performance for the new top combi Houzuki An and Amashi Juri.
• Final performance for Harumi Yuu and Asahi Tsubasa.

• Announced 09/21/24: Originally scheduled to appear in this performance, Kiyohana Arisu (110th Class Group D) was announced as out for the entirety of both the Takarazuka and Tokyo runs due to poor health.
• Announced 11/15/24: Kazuma Asano will be absent from the Takarazuka run starting 11/16 until further notice due to injury (see above for casting change). Shou Yuria will be partially absent from the Takarazuka run starting 11/16 until further notice due to injury - she will be completely out from Phoenix Rising, but will still make a limited appearance in Golden Liberty.
• Announced 11/26/24: Kazuma Asano was announced to partially resume performing on 11/26; she will perform in Golden Liberty, but will remain absent from Phoenix Rising until further notice.
• Announced 11/27/24: Shou Yuria was announced to fully resume performing in Golden Liberty on 11/27; she will remain absent from Phoenix Rising until further notice.
• Announced 12/06/24: Kazuma Asano was announced to fully resume performing in both Golden Liberty and Phoenix Rising on 12/06.
• Announced 12/07/24: Aki Kazuha (110th Class Group D) will be absent from the Takarazuka run starting 12/06 until further notice due to injury.

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