The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents
the Best Local Artists from
the Worlds of Musical Theatre and Opera
in
The Mikado
Music by Arthur Sullivan
Libretto by W.S. Gilbert
September 7 – October 13, 2012
Performances begin Friday, September 7, 8pm
Press opening Sunday, September 9, 3pm
DESCRIPTION:
Three little maids from school, a wandering minstrel, a pompous government official, and the Lord High Executioner . . . just some of the hilariously absurd characters in Gilbert & Sullivan’s most beloved work, The Mikado. Set in the fictional town of Titipu, The Mikado is a tale of the beautiful school girl Yum-Yum who is engaged to be married to Ko-Ko despite her love for the romantic wandering minstrel, Nanki-Poo. Will these two young lovers find their happily-ever-after . . . or will heads roll? This DELICIOUSLY WITTY MUSICAL SATIRE of social mores and politics is sure to delight audiences of all ages!
“As a piece of stage show, The Mikado is, perhaps, the best of all!” – Times of London, 1885
CREATIVE TEAM:
Directed by Spiro Veloudos
Musical Director, Jonathan Goldberg
Scenic Design, Janie Howland**
Costume Design, Rafael Jaen**
Lighting Design, Karen Perlow
FEATURING:
Timothy John Smith*……………..The Mikado of Japan
Davron S. Monroe*………………..Nanki-Poo (his son, disguised as a wandering minstrel; in love with Yum-Yum)
Bob Jolly*……………………………….Ko-Ko (Lord High Executioner of Titipu)
David Kravitz………………………….Pooh-Bah (Lord High Everything Else)
Rishi Basu………………………………Pish-Tush (A Noble Lord)
Erica Spyres*…………………………Yum-Yum (Ward of Ko-Ko)
Teresa Winner Blume……………Pitti-Sing (Ward of Ko-Ko, sister of Yum-Yum)
Stephanie Granade……………….Peep-Bo (Ward of Ko-Ko, sister of Yum-Yum and Pitti-Sing)
Leigh Barrett*……………………….Katisha (an elderly Lady, in love with Nanki-Poo)
Ensemble:
Christina English, Joelle Kross, Kathryn McKellar, Brandon Milardo, Brian Richard Robinson*, Matt Spano*
*Member of Actors Equity Association (AEA) ** United Scenic Artists (USA-Local 829)
WHEN: September 9 – October 13, 2012
Wednesdays, Thursdays – 7:30pm
Wednesday matinees – 2pm, September 12 and October 10
Fridays – 8pm
Saturdays – 3pm & 8pm
Sundays – 3pm
Post-show talkbacks: Sundays, September 9, 23 after 3pm performance
Press opening: Sunday, September 9, 3pm
VIP Opening: Wednesday, September 12 – 7:30pm (post-show reception with cast and crew — open to all ticket holders)
WHERE: The Lyric Stage, 140 Clarendon Street, Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116
TICKETS: $25 – $62.
Seniors – $5 off regular price.
Student rush – $10.
Group rates available.
Box Office: 617-585-5678
website: lyricstage.com