Poster design by Melanie Fabrizius

 Billings Gazette Article and Photographs:  The Mikado

NOVA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS’ YOUTH CONSERVATORY PRESENTS THE MIKADO (sort of)

Billings, MT- The Mikado (Sort of) will be performed November 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm, Sunday matinees at 2pm. Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $10 for students, seniors and military.

The Mikado (Sort of) is based on the Gilbert and Sullivan production of the same name. This re-imagining takes place in a galaxy far, far, away. Nanki-Who, son of the potentate of Mars-apan, The Mikado, fled his father’s imperial court to escape a forced marriage with Katisha, a not-so-attractive, elderly robot. Nanki-Who met and fell in love with Hum-Hum, a lovely young woman with two protective sisters. Hum-Hum, however, was already betrothed to her overlord, which forced Nanki-Who to contemplate leaving ZuZu-Who, once again, in despair.

Boasting a talented cast filled with both new and familiar faces, The Mikado (Sort of) presents a rollicking and fresh look at the machinations of love and politics. Co-directed by Janie Sutton, DeLaney Hardy, and Ginger Roll, and stage managed by Kristin Mayer, this production is a not-to-be-missed treat with costumes and sets that will amuse and amaze, thanks to the creative and talented Glenda Brauneis.