Ars Nova presents "The Mikado" by Gilbert & Sullivan

Ars Nova presents the classic humorous opera The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan January 28 - 30 at the VBC Playhouse.  Directed by Joseph Stephenson, The Mikado is a comic opera set in two acts.  Accompanied by full orchestra under the direction of Billy Orton at the VBC Playhouse, you will not want to miss out on this wonderfully funny tale.

Click on the date and time to purchase tickets online:
January 28 at 7:30 p.m. (Already complete) - Congrats to the cast!
January 29 at 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.
January 30 at 2:30 p.m.

Pre-concert lectures will take place 30 minutes prior to each performance in the Playhouse.  There are many events happening at the VBC, so please allow time for parking.

Ticket prices:
$28.50 premium
$25.50 senior/student premium
$23.50 adults
$19.50 students/seniors
($2 discount on groups of 10 or more)

Synopsis

Nanki-Poo, the son of the Mikado, leaves home and disguises imself as a musician to escape an unwanted marriage. He meets Yum-Yum, with whom he falls in love. He desperately wants to marry her, but obstacles are cast in his way by Yum-Yum's guaridan, Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner, who is also in love with Yum-Yum and plans on marrying her himself.  Also causing problems is Katisha, Nanki-Poo's jilted bride, who arrives in Titipu in the company of Nanki-Poo's father, the Mikado.  This beloved 2-act comedic opera is an audience favorite and wil have you laughing in your seat!

Cast
Mikado - Jim Zielinski
Nanki-Poo - Oliver Stoutner
KoKo - Ron Roberts
Pooh-bah - Jerry Nutt
Pish-Tush - Michael Whitley
Yum-Yum - Gloria Ko
Pitti-Sing - Secalee Espada
Peep-Bo - Lea Hoppe
Katisha - Ginger Beazley

Youth Cast - performs for the school shows on Friday, Jan. 28
Mikado- Nathan Sprague
Nanki-Poo - Jordan Flynn
Ko-Ko - Jackson Love
Yum-Yum - Mollie Love
Peep-Bo
Pitti-Sing -Katie Oldfather