Special Event
THE MIKADO
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Sunday, March 8, 2026 • 3pm
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players present their critically acclaimed production of The Mikado. Join us on a fantastic voyage to a land where the timeless libretto, beautiful music, and all of your favorite characters await! There are three little maids from school, a wandering minstrel, a hilariously corrupt public official, and a love story for the ages. Hilarious, touching, with spectacular sets and costumes, the national tour of The Mikado is an adventure of music and dance that will have you on your feet and clapping for more!
A brief new prologue set in the offices of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company frames the classic work for today’s audiences. While the new production underlines how The Mikado can be enjoyed by artists and audiences of all backgrounds, Gilbert’s lyrics and Sullivan’s melodies – which have delighted comic opera lovers for over one hundred thirty-five years – are still as fresh as “the flowers that bloom in the spring.”
“Handsome designs, sharp acting and…impressive singing”
– Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim, The New York Times
“But the show… by NYGASP, does away with yellowface and exotic costumes, and features Asian-Americans both behind the curtain and onstage.”
–Tammy Kim, The New Yorker
“[Erin Quill] wants those who read this follow up, to understand why this production worked and why Asian Americans should go and see this show…and also to express to Asian Americans that yes, they CAN bring their children to this particular production, and feel at ease. …It is enjoyable no matter what your background, and that is the point of Gilbert & Sullivan – that we all may enjoy absurdity and music in equal measure.”
– Erin Quill, The Fairy Princess Diaries
Ticket & Performance Information
Presented with the generous support of DONNA & ART CARTER.
To Purchase: Order Online, call the Box Office at 562.944.9801, or purchase in person.
Performance: Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3pm.
Run Time: Approximately 3 hours, including an intermission.