The Mikado

Cultural  

1. A comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, about the efforts of a Japanese prince to win the hand of the national executioner's daughter. Memorable songs from The Mikado include “Three Little Maids from School” and “Tit Willow.”

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Example Sentences

The Mikado Pacific Opera Project reprises its Harajuku-style update of Gilbert & Sullivan’s satirical musical comedy set in Japan.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2019

My mother tells me that the only thing that would settle me down at the age of 2 was putting on a recording of The Mikado.

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2014

Richard Angas was recently seen in English National Opera's The Mikado Opera singer Richard Angas has died at the age of 71 after collapsing during a rehearsal.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2013

Jonathan Miller’s 2007 English National Opera production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado set the action in the 1930s.

From The Guardian • Feb. 2, 2013

Inside Central, everyone who wasn't talking about getting us out of school seemed to be talking about the upcoming production of The Mikado.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals