Hot Mikado: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Hot Mikado follows the handsome and rebellious Nanki-Poo, who falls in love with the beautiful Yum-Yum. However, Yum-Yum is engaged to the powerful Ko-Ko. As Nanki-Poo and Yum-Yum’s forbidden romance blossoms, they must navigate the absurdities of Titipu’s laws and traditions. Hot Mikado is a comedic reinterpretation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic operetta The Mikado, showcasing musical elements of jazz, swing, scat, and blues along the way.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1986)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Comedy
Creative Team
Music: Rob Bowman
Lyrics/Book: David H. Bell
Cast Albums
Resources
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Tags
1980s, Comedic, Gospel, Jazz, Weddings
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