May 31, 2019
JACLab Fundraising Concert
With Former Takarazuka top Star Yu Emao
Dinner seat sales end May 24th, 2019.
Support our organization by joining us for a rare dinner show by Yu Emao, former Snow Troupe Top Star of the Takarazuka Revue. Since 1914, the Revue has been celebrated for its dream-like stages and beautiful performances by rigorously trained, all-female performers. This event focuses on raising support for JACLab and its mission of making unique Japanese arts accessible to the people of Washington. Enjoy a traditional Japanese bento and a musical show by a master performer. Browse our website and like us on Facebook to learn more about JACLab. Meet our performer and buy tickets below.
MEET THE PERFORMER
Yu Emao (Japanese: えまおゆう)
Born in Meguro, Tokyo, Yu Emao has played many roles throughout her Takarazuka career. Her performances as James Dean, Riff (Westside Story), Ryoma Sakamoto, and Souji Okita catapulted her to stardom within the company. In 2002, she held a solo concert at Akasaka Blitz. It was the first music concert-style performance in Takarazuka history.
After retiring from Takarazuka in September 2002, Emao continues to be active in show business as an actress, singer, and voice actress. Read her blog here!
Highlights
1987: Joins Takarazuka Revue after graduating from Takarazuka Music School with famed actress, Yuki Amami (Japanese: 天海祐希)
1992: Selected as one of the performer for the Takarazuka New York Tour at Joyce Theater
2002: Becomes Top Star of Snow Troupe
2002: Stars in Daihatsu TV commercial
2017: Releases her album, "Un Sourire", celebrating 35 years in the entertainment industry
12-4-2017
Thank you for joining us on December 3rd, 2017, for a historical performance by Erina Mariho, Rei Ayaka, Nanami Shihou, and Mayura Tama -- former members of the elite Takarazuka Revue.
If you loved our Takarazuka event, consider supporting our mission to bring similar Japanese arts to the Seattle area.
Check out the videos used during the performance and TVJapan's report on the event!