This report on the press conference for ‘The Path of Light’ and ‘SUPER VOYAGER’ was published by Sports Hochi on September 22nd, but the page has since been removed with no archives remaining.
Takarazuka Snow Troupe’s new Top Combi, Nozomi Fuuto and Maaya Kiho: ‘This is such a dream come true…is it really alright?’
Nozomi Fuuto and Maaya Kiho, from the Takarazuka Revue’s Snow Troupe, appeared at a press conference on the 22nd for The Path of Light ~The Revolutionary Maximilien Robespierre~ and SUPER VOYAGER!. (The show will run from November 10-December 15 at the Takarazuka Grand Theatre, and January 1-February 11 at the Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre.)
This performance is the official debut of Show Troupe’s new Top Combi. The Path of Light is about one of the central figures of the French Revolution, Robespierre. The score is being written by composer Frank Wildhorn (57).
At the press conference, two songs from the show were presented. Nozomi sang ‘The Path of Light’ and with Maaya, ‘Now’ – both with live accompaniment from Mr. Wildhorn.
“To have him writing all the songs is such a dream come true…is it really alright? I’m delighted to be able to sing with his accompaniment,” Nozomi said, reflecting on her happiness with the show. “I think this show will present a Robespierre that hasn’t been seen before. I hope everyone will support the new Snow Troupe and the ‘Hope Combi1,” she added enthusiastically.
Talking about Nozomi, Maaya said “I’ve respected her ever since I was a junior actress. I intend to believe in her as I perform onstage.”
The chairman of the Takarazuka Revue board of directors, Ogawa Yuuji, said “100 years before 2018, Kobayashi Ichizou first became manager of the former Imperial Theatre. That was the year he decided ‘The Takarazuka Revue will perform in Tokyo as well!’ …I’m sorry if this puts any pressure on you, Nozomi,” he added with a laugh. He has faith in the new production, saying “I believe it will be a wonderful show.”
1 – The Japanese word for ‘hope’ can be created from Nozomi and Maaya’s stage names.