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Synopsis

Hot Mikado takes the classic Gilbert and Sullivan tale and updates it to 1940s-style. Young Nanki-Poo, the Mikado’s son masquerading as a Second Trumpet player, arrives in the town of Titipu looking for the beautiful Yum-Yum. After bribing various officials he learns that she is still going to be marrying a former tailor turned Lord High executioner, Koko. Meanwhile, the Mikado demands that Ko-Ko execute one person within the next month. Nanki-Poo agrees to be executed as long as he can spend a month as Yum-Yum’s husband. However, the plan goes awry when the Mikado makes a surprise visit to Titipu and brings with him Katisha, an older woman who is pursuing Nanki Pooh. Luckily, Nanki-Poo is not excuted because he is the Mikado’s long lost son. Further, Ko-Ko and Katisha fall in love so Nanki-Poo and Yum-Yum can stay married.

Show Information

Book
David H. Bell
Music
Rob Bowman
Lyrics
David H. Bell
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult, Late Teen, Early Teen Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Ko-Ko

Lead

Male

Tenor

Nanki-Pooh

Lead

Male

Tenor

Yum-Yum

Lead

Female

Soprano

Pooh Bah

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Pish Tush

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Pitti Sing

Supporting

Female

The Mikado

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Katisha

Supporting

Female

Alto

Peep Bo

Supporting

Female

Alto

Gentleman of Japan

Ensemble

Male

Ladies of Japan

Ensemble

Female

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