The Hyogo prefectural government said that seven people at the famed Takarazuka Revue all-female musical troupe have been infected with the novel coronavirus.

At total of 11 people have tested positive for the virus at the theater company so far, based in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan.

The prefectural government said on August 6 that it believes a cluster infection has occurred.

According to Takarazuka Revue, five cast members of the theater’s Flower troupe and two staff members were newly infected with the virus.

The theater company cancelled the performances of “Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern” at the Takarazuka Grand Theater on August 2 after after a performer on the show reported feeling unwell.

All 237 cast and staff members underwent polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, and 225 of them tested negative, with the inclusion of one who is still awaiting results, the theater company said.

The Takarazuka Revue also announced on August 6 that a performer belonging to its Star troupe had tested positive for the virus. Consequently, all performances at the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater from Friday will be cancelled.

JIJI Press