The Mikado (2013)
or, The Town of Titipu
In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko.
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 131 min
Release Date: September 30, 2013
Cast
- James Bounous - Nanki-Poo/Chorus
- Amanda Maxwell - Yum-Yum/Chorus
- Regan Whimpey - Pooh-Ba/Chorus
- Kyle Oram - Ko-Ko/Chorus
- Julie Suazo - Katisha/Chorus
- Chase Grant - Shogun/Pish-Tush/Chorus
- Kaitlyn Dahl - Pee-Bo/Chorus
- Toria Truax - Geisha/Chorus
- Ron Price Jr. - Transportation Director
- Peter Olszewski - Audience Member
Screenplay
Music: Arthur Sullivan, William S. Gilbert
Production: Utah Valley University's Department of Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Language: English
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mikado about?
- In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko.
- Who stars in The Mikado?
- The Mikado stars James Bounous, Amanda Maxwell, Regan Whimpey, Kyle Oram, Julie Suazo, Chase Grant.
- How long is The Mikado?
- The Mikado has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- What genre is The Mikado?
- The Mikado is a Comedy, Music film.