Mikado, Or The Town of Titipu (version 2)

002 - Act 2

Welcome to the whimsical town of Titipu, where flirting could lead to a death sentence at the hands of the Mikado himself! But what unfolds when the Lord High Executioner finds himself facing execution? And what secrets does the wandering minstrel Nanki-Poo keep that draw the Mikado and his entourage to witness his fate? Premiering in 1885, The Mikado shattered records as the longest-running musical and continues to reign as one of Gilbert & Sullivans most beloved operettas. With themes of love and death wrapped in a humorous critique of British politics—set against an (ostensibly) Japanese backdrop—this timeless tale has captivated audiences for over 125 years. Cast The Mikado of Japan Alan Mapstone Nanki-Poo Tomas Peter Ko-Ko, Lord High Executioner RussellEric Pooh-Bah, Lord High Everything Else Peter Yearsley Pish-Tush ToddHW Yum-Yum Availle Pitti-Sing Beth Thomas Peep-Bo Esther ben Simonides Katisha TJ Burns Chorus Adele de Pignerolles, Chuck Williamson, DrPGould, Rachel Stage Directions read by Kathrine Engan Audio Edited by Devorah Allen Summary by Beth Thomas

001 - Act 1

Welcome to the whimsical town of Titipu, where flirting could lead to a death sentence at the hands of the Mikado himself! But what unfolds when the Lord High Executioner finds himself facing execution? And what secrets does the wandering minstrel Nanki-Poo keep that draw the Mikado and his entourage to witness his fate? Premiering in 1885, The Mikado shattered records as the longest-running musical and continues to reign as one of Gilbert & Sullivans most beloved operettas. With themes of love and death wrapped in a humorous critique of British politics—set against an (ostensibly) Japanese backdrop—this timeless tale has captivated audiences for over 125 years. Cast The Mikado of Japan Alan Mapstone Nanki-Poo Tomas Peter Ko-Ko, Lord High Executioner RussellEric Pooh-Bah, Lord High Everything Else Peter Yearsley Pish-Tush ToddHW Yum-Yum Availle Pitti-Sing Beth Thomas Peep-Bo Esther ben Simonides Katisha TJ Burns Chorus Adele de Pignerolles, Chuck Williamson, DrPGould, Rachel Stage Directions read by Kathrine Engan Audio Edited by Devorah Allen Summary by Beth Thomas