Template:Did you know nominations/Takarazuka Grand Theater

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The result was: promoted by Desertarun (talk) 18:33, 6 July 2021 (UTC)

Takarazuka Grand Theater

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Takarazuka Grand Theater

• ... that Japanese industrialist Ichizō Kobayashi established the Takarazuka Grand Theater (pictured) in the city of Takarazuka because it was located at the terminus of a train line owned by his company? Source: "Popular Shakespeare in Japan"
  • ALT1:... that when it opened in 1924, the Takarazuka Grand Theater (pictured) was the largest theater in Asia? Source: East Asian Theatres
  • ALT2:... that the final performance at the Takarazuka Grand Theater (pictured) before it was forced to close during World War II was attended by a standing-room only audience? Source: A History of the Takarazuka Revue Since 1914
  • ALT3:... that during World War II, the Imperial Japanese Navy assumed control of the Takarazuka Grand Theater (pictured) to use as a barracks? Source: A History of the Takarazuka Revue Since 1914
  • ALT4:... that the Takarazuka Grand Theater (pictured) was not significantly damaged in air raids during World War II, as it was targeted for drops of airborne leaflet propaganda? Source: A History of the Takarazuka Revue Since 1914
  • ALT5:... that before the all-female theater troupe the Takarazuka Revue moved to its current home at the Takarazuka Grand Theater (pictured), it staged its productions in a renovated indoor pool? Source: East Asian Theatres

• Reviewed: 1989 Football League Third Division play-off Final
• Comment: File:Takarazuka Grand Theater in Taisho and Pre-war Showa eras.JPG is an alt image option, as a historical photo of the theater prior to its reconstruction in 1993.

5x expanded by Morgan695 (talk). Self-nominated at 20:37, 21 June 2021 (UTC).

• The article is expanded in time, long enough, referenced, neutral and no copyvio obvious. Offline sources are accepted AGF. The hooks are sourced and interesting. All images used the article are free. QPQ done. Good to go. Corachow (talk) 19:41, 26 June 2021 (UTC)