Promotional poster
Hakujaden ~White Lovers~ (白蛇伝～White Lovers～; The Legend of the White Snake ~White Lovers~) is a musical starring Abe Natsumi. The play is based off of the 1958 anime Hakujaden, which in turn was inspired by the Chinese folk tale of Madame White Snake. The play was performed at Tokyo's Le Theatre Ginza from November 8 through November 26, 2006.
A 2-disc DVD for the musical was released on February 28, 2007.
Cast[]
- Abe Natsumi as Hakusotei/Painyan (白素貞・白娘)
- Ichikawa Ukon (市川右近) as Osa (雄佐)
- Ayaki Nao (彩輝なお) as Ramia (鑼美亜)
- Ichikawa Kinosuke (市川喜之助) as Shuusen (許仙)
- Nishina Yuri (仁科有理) as Fuumei/Nagi (胡媚・那妓)
- Masukawa Jouji (桝川譲治) as Hokkai (法界)
- Ichikawa Ryuuzou (市川龍蔵) as Zaku (座矩)
- Ichikawa Enshirou (市川猿四郎) as Shuri (首里)
- Fukuda Kanon as Shaochin (青魚)
- Aizawa Maki (相沢真紀) as Kikyou (桔梗)
- Yokoi Miho (横井美帆) as Menou (瑪瑙)
- Yukimura Yoshiya (幸村吉也) as Upa (憂波)
- Ichimura Kishou (市川喜昇) as Kaya (加屋)
- Haga Akihiro (羽賀亮洋) as Izuchi (夷槌)
- Kanimoto Akashi (梶本明志) as Izuna (夷綱)
- Nakano Sachiko (中野祥子) as Jaki (蛇牙)
- Hirota Sachiko (平田紗知子) as Jaki (蛇牙)
- Suzaki Miho (須崎美穂) as Jaki (蛇牙)
- Kesamaru Chie (袈裟丸千恵) as Jaki (蛇牙)
- Ogawa Mai (小川麻衣) as Jaki (蛇牙)
- Iezumi Asuka (家泉明花) as Kiki (キキ)
- Sawato Hihori (澤登ひほり) as Mimi (ミミ)
- Sawada Juria (澤田樹里亜) as Chichi (チチ)
Soundtrack[]
A soundtrack for the play, titled Musical "Hakujaden ~White Lovers~" Song Selection, was released on November 8, 2006. It peaked at #71 on the Oricon weekly charts and sold 1,751 copies.
Tracklist[]
- Ai ga Aru Basho (愛がある場所) - Abe Natsumi
- Ginrin no Seisenshi (銀鱗の聖戦士) - Abe Natsumi
- Seiko no Urei (聖湖の愁い) - Aizawa Maki, Ichikawa Kinosuke
- Seiko-jima no Ri (聖湖島の理) - Ichikawa Ukon, Ichikawa Enshirou
- Himitsu no Toride (秘密の砦) - Sawato Hihori, Iezumi Asuka, Sawada Juria
- Sasoi no Tasogare (誘いの黄昏) - Abe Natsumi
- Youkashi no Houshu (妖かしの宝珠) - Abe Natsumi, Fukuda Kanon
- Nagi no Sentaku (那妓の宣託) - Nishina Yuri
- Houkai no Okite (法界の掟) - Masukawa Jouji
- Jaki no Chouhatsu (蛇牙の挑発) - Yokoi Miho, Hirota Sachiko, Nakano Sachiko
- Koshuu no Ramia (孤愁の鑼美亜) - Ayaki Nao
- Hakusotei Zesshou (白素貞絶唱) - Abe Natsumi
- Niji no Kuni e (虹の国へ) - Fukuda Kanon, Sawato Hihori, Iezumi Asuka, Sawada Juria
- Shukumei no Futari (宿命の二人) - Abe Natsumi, Aizawa Maki
- Ai wa Hito Dake no Mono Desu ka? (愛は人だけのものですか？) - Abe Natsumi
- Ramia no STRUGGLE (鑼美亜のSTRUGGLE) - Ayaki Nao, Nakano Sachiko, Hirota Sachiko
Showings[]
| Date | Venue | Prefecture | Doors Open | Concert Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8 | Le Theatre Ginza | Tokyo | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| 11/9 | 17:30 | 18:30 | ||
| 11/11 | 12:00 | 13:00 | ||
| 17:30 | 18:30 | |||
| 11/12 | 12:00 | 13:00 | ||
| 17:30 | 18:30 | |||
| 11/14 | 17:30 | 18:30 | ||
| 11/15 | 17:30 | 18:30 | ||
| 11/16 | 17:30 | 18:30 | ||
| 11/18 | 12:00 | 13:00 | ||
| 17:30 | 18:30 | |||
| 11/19 | 12:00 | 13:00 | ||
| 17:30 | 18:30 | |||
| 11/20 | 17:30 | 18:30 | ||
| 11/21 | 17:30 | 18:30 | ||
| 11/22 | 17:30 | 18:30 | ||
| 11/23 | 12:00 | 13:00 | ||
| 17:30 | 18:30 | |||
| 11/25 | 12:00 | 13:00 | ||
| 17:30 | 18:30 | |||
| 11/26 | 12:00 | 13:00 | ||
| 17:30 | 18:30 |
- Total Shows: 22
External Links[]
- Official Website
- Discography:
- DVD: UP-FRONT WORKS, Hello! Project (archived)
- Soundtrack: UP-FRONT WORKS, Hello! Project (archived)
- Hello! Project Official Merchandise