The Mikado
RomanceComedyMusic
In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko.
VIBE
A charmingly anachronistic musical romp. Expect witty wordplay, catchy tunes, and a lighthearted, if dated, take on societal absurdities. It's a gentle, old-fashioned entertainment that feels like stepping into a whimsical, theatrical dream.
whimsicallightheartedcharmingsatiricalsteadymusical comedyoperettaperiod piecelovedutysocial satireidentity
japanforbidden lovebased on play or musicalminstrelwhitewashingindependent filmyellowface
