A Philly Mikado!
As part of the 2024 Fringe Festival, Aurora Classical is proud to present the Philadelphia Premiere of “A Philly Mikado!”
A wacky, eccentric and absolutely fabulous time is what you’ll have at the semi-staged concert version of “A Philly Mikado!” Based upon Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved comic opera The Mikado, the story is filled with political satire set in today’s Philadelphia, even the characters’ names have been “Phillized”. We love this city. We love G&S. So, why not combine the two? Come, experience the results and have fun!
The stellar cast includes: Martin Hargrove as The Mikado (The Mikado), William Lim as Donahue (Nanki-Poo), Daniel Neer as Co-Co (Ko-Ko), Daniel Pantano as Pooh Bah (Pooh-Bah), Jay Lucas Chacon as Anthony (Pish-Tush), Alize Francheska Rozsnyai as Miriam (Yum-Yum), Sam Rauch as Patty (Pitty-Sing), Emily Carroll Kwak as Maria (Peep-Bo), and Susan Weinman as Katie Shaw (Katisha). Mark Yurkanin will direct the musical ensemble.
One performance of “A Philly Mikado!” will run on Saturday, September 14, 2024 beginning at 4:00 pm. The performance, appropriate for ages 13+, will be held at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103. Tickets ($25 each) are available at https://FRINGEARTS.COM/ or call the Box Office [215-413-1318] and leave a message on Database. (Box Office will be fully staffed on August 26th.) For additional information, call 215-317-9858.
Additional Aurora Classical Fall events include:
• 9/11 Tribute, Wednesday, September 11, 8:30 am, Schuylkill River Trail, Philadelphia’s WTC Memorial (under Chestnut St. Bridge, enter via Locust St.)
• Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest at The Kimmel Center, Saturday, September 21st, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Classical Open Mic Matinee, Sunday, September 22nd, 2:00 pm
• ""Bon Appetit!"" Saturday, September 28th, 4:00 pm
Offering performances since fall 2015, Aurora Classical’s mission is to provide classical music without all the perceived pretense that can get in the way of its enjoyment. The dual goal is to make the classical music repertory accessible to all, whether to first time listeners or sophisticated audiences, and to provide opportunities for our talented local artists to perform. Aurora Classical of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia [https://AuroraClassical.org/] is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Support is provided by the ""Philadelphia Cultural Fund"" and “CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia” and private donations.
