Skylight Music Theatre presents…
Hot Mikado
September 29 - October 15, 2017
Book and Lyrics Adapted by DAVID H BELL
Music Adapted and Arranged by ROB BOWMAN
Based on "The Mikado" by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
Originally Produced at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C.
Frankie Hewitt, Producing Director
Hot Mikado is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Synopsis Summary
Cultures collide in this swinging hot version of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado, set to big band, jazz, blues and gospel music. It’s a hilarious tale set in a land where outrageous laws sentence people to death for nearly any indiscretion.
“The most energetic, funny, toe-tapping musical comedy you’ll ever see” and praised its “new sassy, brassy energy.” - The Chicago Reader
“Highly entertaining!”- The Chicago Tribune
Press & Reviews
Skylight Music Theatre brings the sizzle to 'Hot Mikado' — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Skylight's 'Hot Mikado' a swinging nightclub take on Gilbert & Sullivan — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Skylight’s ‘Hot Mikado’ dances ‘from top to bottom’ — Wisconsin Gazette
Milwaukee Magazine's Fall Arts Preview — WUWM
Milwaukee's 2017 performing arts season: 20 intriguing shows — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
'Hot Mikado' Playbill
Who’s Who
Directors & Designers
Director | Austene Van |
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Music Director | Michael Duff |
Conductor | Tim Lenihan |
Scenic and Lighting Designer | Sarah Brandner |
Sound Designer | Zack Berinstein |
Production Stage Manager | Daniel J. Hanson |
Costume Designer | Brian Hemesath |
Choreographer | Garry Q. Lewis |
Cast
Character | Actor |
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Katisha | Jamecia Bennett |
Peep-Bo | Christie Burgess |
Pooh-Bah | Ryan Cappleman |
Ensemble | James Carrington |
Ensemble | Shawn Holmes |
Ensemble | Sean Jackson |
Ko-Ko | Chris Klopatek |
Nanki-Poo | Michael Penick |
Ensemble | Carmen Risi |
Yum-Yum | Rana Roman |
Pitti-Sing | Alexis J. Roston |
Pish-Tush | Kevin James Sievert |
The Mikado | Peter Sipla |
Ensemble | Ava Thomann |
Trumpet | Tom Schuleter |
Trombone | Kyle Samuelson |
Alto Sax, Flute and Clarinet | Curt Hanrahan |
Bass | Tom McGirr |
Drums and Percussion | Michael (Ding) Lorenz |