The Mikado (NYGASP) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if You enjoy G & S and haven't seen wonderful new version of classic Mikado. Terrific cast, singing and clever present day comments. Fun time!

Don't see it if You dislike any G & S's work; prefer edgy, contemporary themed musical plays. Are afraid to see a show that's three hours, even if great.

See it if you do not mind current political updates to Victoria operettas.

Don't see it if you are a G&S purist.

See it if Excellent version of 1 of the most popular shows ever. I worried a 19C work about Japan would be racist af, but NYGASP make it a delight.

Don't see it if You don't like G&S; you'd prefer either a straight opera or a standard musical. You want something profound.

See it if you want to enjoy a wonderful musical.

Don't see it if you will be frustrated when the entire ensemble sings and they drown each other out which prevents you from understanding the words.

See it if you like Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.

Don't see it if you are not open to a more modern interpretation of the classic operetta.

See it if NYGASP does a wonderful job with the G&S repertory, although in the name of political correctness, they have not done Mikado a service.

Don't see it if You don't like goofy costumes in place of the Japanese clothing and if you hate contrived additions. The opening scene is a loser. Read more

See it if the music and singing--both of which are fine--of a great operetta are enough to overcome a somewhat bland production.

Don't see it if you're looking for a bit of madness and energy as you might expect from Gilbert and Sullivan.

See it if This production hit it out of the park! Brilliant G&S interpretation, magnificent singing, brimming with humor, great stagecraft.

Don't see it if Just see it—there’s nothing not to like, as long as you’re open to modernisms injected freely into the libretto.