“The flowers that bloom in the spring” will bring the beloved British operetta, The Mikado.

This timeless comedy features Sir William Gilbert’s witty lyrics and dialogue poking fun at England’s politics, while Sir Arthur Sullivan provides one hummable tune after another.

🪭 Fully-staged with orchestra and chorus

🪭 Sung in English with surtitles

🪭 $20 student tickets

🪭 Group rates available for 10 or more

The Mikado is on stage March 20-21 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Nelson Sheeley returns to direct with longtime company baritone Sean Stork leading the FCO Orchestra in his conducting debut

Mainstage newcomers Rachel Querreveld as Yum-Yum, Angela Smith as Katisha, John Tibbetts as Pish-Tush, and Victoria Isernia as Pitti-Sing, will perform with returning artists Jason Whitfield as The Mikado, Fran Daniel Laucerica as Nanki-Poo, Curtis Tucker as Ko-Ko, Anthony Offerle as Pooh-Bah, and Katherine Kincaid as Peep-Bo. The FCO Chorus will also be featured in this topsy-turvy favorite.

“After our surprisingly-cold winter, The Mikado is a perfect heart warmer and Springtime entertainment. It is a perfect introduction to light opera for all ages!” – Curtis Tucker, General and Artistic Director of First Coast Opera

Tickets and details are available at firstcoastopera.com or by calling the box office at 904-417-5555.

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