Mikado, Or The Town Of Titipu

The Mikado; or, The Town of Titipu is a comic opera written by W. S. Gilbert, with music by Arthur Sullivan, first performed on March 14, 1885. Set in Japan, the opera cleverly satirizes British politics and institutions through its humorous libretto. It became a significant success, running for 672 performances at the Savoy Theatre, making it one of the longest-running works of musical theatre at the time. The Mikado remains the most frequently performed Savoy Opera and has been translated into numerous languages, influencing countless productions worldwide.