The Mikado is a comic opera in two acts, written by the famous Victorian-era duo of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. It premiered in London in 1885 and is one of the most frequently performed works in the operetta genre. The story follows the adventures of Nanki-Poo, a young man who disguises himself as a wandering minstrel to escape marriage to an elderly woman. The Mikado is set in a mythical version of Japan, and features a colorful cast of characters, including the Mikado himself, a Lord High Executioner, and a trio of mischievous schoolgirls.