This presentation was tons of fun and I like lots of the choices they made. Not all of the performances were great but enough were that I really enjoyed it. Thanks much for posting.
To those who say that this is not what G&S intended, remember why they made the Mikado in the first place - the entertain and "take the piss" out of society. I am certain it is understood that a lot has changed since the 1800's, therefore I am sure they would understand modernisation of their works, so long as people can be educated about and enjoy them. Afterall, they revolutionised/scandalised the Opera world with their works first with the hidden jibes at society
Charles Jones--racist comments are based on stereotypes, not truths. If, in Japanese, l and r are the same sound and literally interchangeable, then that is NOT racist.
1 actor I was surprised that like Jon English wasn't in all 3 productions was Drew Forsythe I know that Derek Metzger did an awesome job as the Major General but just thought how he'd played older roles in both Mikado and Pinafore would've in Pirates too.
Dear kazzles79, it is in fact an operreta, not a musical. They've actually added a few lines for comedic effect, and changed an entire role (or augmented it I should say) , which are funny, but this particular production I highly doubt is near what Gilbert & Sullivan intended. Especially in terms of vocal quality, which is quite bad. But all that aside, it IS good and entertaining.
He's accepted the challenge Done-Done! They say he's a quitter, He'd better get fitter or Scallion will surely succumb Cumb-Cumb! So tame your expressions of glee. On this subject we pray you be Mum. Mum-Mum You'll find they're not many. Who'll fight for a penny? This bike's worth a rather large sum Sum-Sum A very good bargain indeed On this subject we pray you be mum. Mum-mum! Oh this bike's worth a rather large sum. Sum-Sum! You'll find there are not many, not many, Not many who'll fight for a penny It is a very good bargain indeed It is a very good doctor he'll need As you can see a good bargain indeed, As you can see a good doctor he'll need, Yes indeed, yes indeed! Yes indeed, yes indeed!
Think It aint half hot mum any shows over the years put on by small groups such as during the war in pow camps must have been fun, me I wanted play the Mikado
