Widely regarded as the finest Gilbert and Sullivan operetta,
The Mikado will captivate and humor you at every turn. Nanki-Poo, son of the Emperor of Japan, is desperately in love with Yum-Yum. But she is betrothed to Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner! Witty lyrics and brilliantly constructed plot twists make this tale of forbidden love, deception and beheadings a light-hearted favorite among opera-goers everywhere.
To learn more about
The Mikado read our in-depth guide. Written by Lyric Opera Guild member Stu Lewis, the guide details the plot of the opera and the life and careers of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
This all new whimsical production based on Japanese screens and scrolls is designed by R. Keith Brumley (
The Flying Dutchman 2013,
Turandot 2011), directed by William Theisen (
The Barber of Seville 2012)
Mark Ferrell (
H.M.S. Pinafore 2009) will conduct members of the Kansas City Symphony in production.
Follow the
Lyric Opera Blog where you can learn more about the entire production.