To those who say that this is not what G&S intended, remember why they made the Mikado in the first place - the entertain and "take the piss" out of society. I am certain it is understood that a lot has changed since the 1800's, therefore I am sure they would understand modernisation of their works, so long as people can be educated about and enjoy them. Afterall, they revolutionised/scandalised the Opera world with their works first with the hidden jibes at society
Dear kazzles79, it is in fact an operreta, not a musical. They've actually added a few lines for comedic effect, and changed an entire role (or augmented it I should say) , which are funny, but this particular production I highly doubt is near what Gilbert & Sullivan intended. Especially in terms of vocal quality, which is quite bad. But all that aside, it IS good and entertaining.
@Operaman41 clearly you don't understand Simon Broadway then! It's supposed to be this way! Personally I think the singing is fantastic! its a different version of Mikado. It was done as a trilogy congrats Simon Gallagher for a brilliant job!!! :)
@kazzles79 No I do not understand that is true & clear but I am sorry as a singer (classically trained) I disagree with you their singing is only a "pop" sound not what G&S would have wanted. Like I said I have done this show and I prefer the more tradional sound and production.
But Thank You for voicing you comment just like I did mine.
Nothing like as funny as the original! Lumpen sit com and ridiculous innuendos are shown up when the immaculate literary skills of Gilbert are allowed to breathe. Talk about a turkey chasing a swan!
If you check the Esgee website, it looks like they have a DVD for sale, but it has to be what the company is selling itself. I have yet to see a commercial. DVD, but hope to find one.
Mit grell-bauschigen Petticoats und hochgetürmten Blondhaar-Frisetten rauschen die Fabulous Singlettes durch das englischsprachige Pop-Repertoire der Sixties, der Seventies und der Jetztzeit.
Die Fabulous Singlettes sind vom 13.1.-22.1.2009 wieder in Berlin im TIPI-Zelt am Kanzleramt!!!
well best musical ever apart from the pahntom of the opera!!! im in transition yr and we did the mikado lst wk. cnt blieve its over:( i was the mikado!!!! it was such a gud rolde to play reallly was had a ball !!
This presentation was tons of fun and I like lots of the choices they made. Not all of the performances were great but enough were that I really enjoyed it. Thanks much for posting.
It's different. The Mikado (David Gould?) has a thrilling voice, but all this failed 'humour', the Japanese accent parody, etc. are wasted. Koko's performance is over the top. He's not funny, merely silly, and there IS a difference. The updated lyrics aren't bad--quite in keeping with G&S's 'contemporary' satire, but the 'acting' only underscores the too broad quality of the production. It's operetta, not music hall. A souffle, not a billious hamburger. I've seen better.
Brilliant!
kurichane 2 months ago in playlist OPERETTA: Mikado (more complete)
So "Village People" ! I am French, and I love !!!!!!!!!! Fantastic : we never dare to do such things in Paris. Alas !......
cacouille1 4 months ago
I remember doing this musical in jr. high....makes me laugh!
foxxy2808 5 months ago
To those who say that this is not what G&S intended, remember why they made the Mikado in the first place - the entertain and "take the piss" out of society. I am certain it is understood that a lot has changed since the 1800's, therefore I am sure they would understand modernisation of their works, so long as people can be educated about and enjoy them. Afterall, they revolutionised/scandalised the Opera world with their works first with the hidden jibes at society
AtsukoDevil 8 months ago in playlist Mikado 1996 NZ Recording cast
Dear kazzles79, it is in fact an operreta, not a musical. They've actually added a few lines for comedic effect, and changed an entire role (or augmented it I should say) , which are funny, but this particular production I highly doubt is near what Gilbert & Sullivan intended. Especially in terms of vocal quality, which is quite bad. But all that aside, it IS good and entertaining.
voiceboxdrummer 1 year ago
I am sorry I have done this show and it is an opera/operette NOT a broadway musical!!!
The jokes are funny but the choregraphy is HORRIBLE and so is the singing!!!
Operaman41 1 year ago
@Operaman41 clearly you don't understand Simon Broadway then! It's supposed to be this way! Personally I think the singing is fantastic! its a different version of Mikado. It was done as a trilogy congrats Simon Gallagher for a brilliant job!!! :)
kazzles79 1 year ago
@kazzles79 No I do not understand that is true & clear but I am sorry as a singer (classically trained) I disagree with you their singing is only a "pop" sound not what G&S would have wanted. Like I said I have done this show and I prefer the more tradional sound and production.
But Thank You for voicing you comment just like I did mine.
Operaman41 1 year ago
lol im in a mikado play. im chorus lol
joeismine9111 1 year ago
this is ridiculous
franssie94 2 years ago
the essgee web site sells the dvds of this production and is legit.
banjotails 2 years ago
Nothing like as funny as the original! Lumpen sit com and ridiculous innuendos are shown up when the immaculate literary skills of Gilbert are allowed to breathe. Talk about a turkey chasing a swan!
jollywigs 2 years ago
Has this production been made available on commercial DVD?
Arrow
bestmaster3 2 years ago
Any word on this? I would love to see the whole production.
maestr0bec 2 years ago
If you check the Esgee website, it looks like they have a DVD for sale, but it has to be what the company is selling itself. I have yet to see a commercial. DVD, but hope to find one.
Arrow
bestmaster3 2 years ago
Just so funny!
yumyummoany 2 years ago
"Now then,we've had a capital Runch and we're quite Leady"
Haha ! Im playing as Mikado .. and school play is on the 25th April..
Wish me luck =D
faizslipknot92 2 years ago
So am I,I'm playing as Pooh-Bear.XDXDXD
superemil986 2 years ago
dude , we're in the same school and doing the play together -.-
haha
faizslipknot92 2 years ago
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Mit grell-bauschigen Petticoats und hochgetürmten Blondhaar-Frisetten rauschen die Fabulous Singlettes durch das englischsprachige Pop-Repertoire der Sixties, der Seventies und der Jetztzeit.
Die Fabulous Singlettes sind vom 13.1.-22.1.2009 wieder in Berlin im TIPI-Zelt am Kanzleramt!!!
DasTIPIzelt 3 years ago
This is the funniest version I have ever seen. Obviously done in the humor intended by Gilbert and Sullivan to start with..
borzoix4 3 years ago
Love those three little maids singing the part of Pitti Sing.
RegisduGifford 3 years ago
Well.
The Mikado is certainly one of my favorites now!!
That was so good!
ladysquier 3 years ago
well best musical ever apart from the pahntom of the opera!!! im in transition yr and we did the mikado lst wk. cnt blieve its over:( i was the mikado!!!! it was such a gud rolde to play reallly was had a ball !!
katielouisehand 4 years ago
We did The Mikado and I liked ours better...
kraekuti 4 years ago
lol im in ty and im in the mikado its on in two weeks!
eamonnoneill 4 years ago
This is a very nice musical. I am doing it through school right now and have come to appriciate it very much.
kraekuti 4 years ago
This presentation was tons of fun and I like lots of the choices they made. Not all of the performances were great but enough were that I really enjoyed it. Thanks much for posting.
laurabryannan 4 years ago
It's different. The Mikado (David Gould?) has a thrilling voice, but all this failed 'humour', the Japanese accent parody, etc. are wasted. Koko's performance is over the top. He's not funny, merely silly, and there IS a difference. The updated lyrics aren't bad--quite in keeping with G&S's 'contemporary' satire, but the 'acting' only underscores the too broad quality of the production. It's operetta, not music hall. A souffle, not a billious hamburger. I've seen better.
sverigregrabb 4 years ago
A travesty.
cuddlyable3 4 years ago
Im doin the mikado i luv it :D
WilsonsAngel 4 years ago
That's a very unique interpretation!
ftbotsb 4 years ago 2
that was good
Smeagolllum 4 years ago