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The Mikado (Dover Thrift Editions) (Paperback)

by William Schwenck Gilbert (Author)

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A lighthearted burlesque of Japanese culture and the vagaries of love, and one of the most widely admired of all the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. The sparkling lyrics and witty dialogue of this comic masterpiece are as much a delight to read as they are to hear with musical accompaniment. The complete libretto is reprinted in this edition from the standard performance text of The Mikado, complete with nine charming illustrations drawn by W. S. Gilbert himself.

Product Details

Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (September 18, 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486272680
ISBN-13: 978-0486272689
Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The only Mikado on video worth watching!, January 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Gilbert & Sullivan - The Mikado (Stratford Festival) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is the version done at the Stratford Festival in the late 80s with Eric Donkin and Marie Baron. The staging is very sparse, but quite well done. This new version is not as high quality as the earlier (more expensive) version, but well worth the $17. Purists beware -- some of the songs have been gutted and the lyrics have been changed!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Stratford gives a fun-filled and energetic MIKADO, June 30, 2003

By	Hazen B Markoe (St. Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Gilbert & Sullivan - The Mikado / Donkin, Saks, Stratford Festival (DVD)

While some Gilbert & Sullivan devotees may quibble with this Canadian version of their masterpiece, THE MIKADO, there's no denying this version's infectious energy and fun. This production by the Stratford Festival is awash with high-jinks antics, solid acting and a boldness rarely seen since the Kevin Kline/Linda Ronstadt version of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. Director Brian Macdonald directs this production with a sure hand and a fine sense of humor. Eric Donkin makes for a solid and delightfully uptight Ko-Ko, while the tall and very lanky Richard McMillan steals the show as the self important Pooh-Bah. Marie Baron's Yum-Yum is a pure delight, and Karen Wood is a delightful Pitti-Sing. Gidon Saks makes for a rather hammy, but delightfully fierce, Mikado. Henry Ingram seems a little old for the youthful Nanki-Poo, but he definitely gets into the spirit of this wonderfully broad production. Some fans may not appreciate the "modern" Canadian references nor the very slight liberties in the score, but this is probably the one production that doesn't treat the immortal work like a museum piece. This is definitely the best version on DVD to date and one that I would definitely recommend.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly entertaining!, September 17, 1999

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This review is from: Gilbert & Sullivan - The Mikado (Stratford Festival) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

My wife and I really enjoy G&S - not aficionados, just fans. The Stratford Festival's version of "The Mikado" was wonderful. While we are relatively new to the works of G&S, this production was by far the best we've seen. The Canadian "flare" in "They'll None of 'Em Be Missed" brought back many, many fond memories of the times we've spent in Canada and of our first exposure to "The Mikado" in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Stratford's cast will live forever in their lively and thoroughly entertaining "Mikado." We look forward to many more enjoyable evenings listening to and watching the banter between Ko-Ko and Pooh-Bah. Thanks to Stratford (and AMAZON.COM) we're anxiously awaiting delivery of "The Pirates of Penzance" and "Iolanthe." G&S lives! Tom & Carol Weber Chesterfield, MO, USA

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fine libretto
This little book is a window into the endless wit of Gilbert's amazingly clever lyrics. A very enlightening glimpse into a classic of the genre.

Published 17 months ago by Hamilton Cheifetz

5.0 out of 5 stars utterly beguiling
I found this a charming performance of the "Mikado," Gilbert and Sullivan's greatest work. It is utterly beguiling. Read more

Published 18 months ago by Eric A. Isaacson

5.0 out of 5 stars Gets Better with Repeated Viewings
I don't have much to add to the many comments already here, nor do I have a clue whether this and the other admirable Stratford G&S DVD's will ever be reissued. Read more

Published 21 months ago by A. Pfeffer

5.0 out of 5 stars Put it on your Little List
Despite the simplicity of staging, this has to be one of the most refreshing productions of "The Mikado" available. Read more

Published on February 18, 2007 by Daisy Brambletoes

5.0 out of 5 stars Memories of G&S in Stratford
I had the honor and pleasure of watching this 2 or 3 times at Stratford (including the night they taped this performance). Read more

Published on July 28, 2006 by K. Campbell

5.0 out of 5 stars Great performance
This performance is in the spirit of the original unlike the fancy BBC productions which I find stilted.

Published on November 27, 2005 by kerrand

1.0 out of 5 stars Great costumes, but scratchy sound and ugly additions
The costumes & staging are great. The orchestra is fine. Yet, this disappoints on several counts. The sound is monophonic and, while clear in most places, is scratchy on many male... Read more

Published on November 23, 2005 by Michael H. Prager

1.0 out of 5 stars Stratford Presents G&S Mikado:
This DVD of Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta "The Mikado" was recorded in 1993 at a live performance at Canada's Stratford Festival. The operetta itself is outstanding. Read more

Published on October 18, 2005 by John L. Mason

1.0 out of 5 stars not as advertised
i informed you that the "operetta" could not be viewed on this dvd --- only the "special features". you sent me another copy - same problem. Read more

Published on September 2, 2005 by Victor H. Sussman

5.0 out of 5 stars a real winner
I have adored this production of The Mikado ever since I was a little girl, and I was delighted to find it available on DVD. Read more

Published on March 22, 2005 by D. Kuykendal

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