BCU Theatre Announces Production of “Hot Mikado”

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Briar Cliff University Department of Theatre announces the production of Hot Mikado in four performances beginning April 17 through April 19 in the theatre on the Briar Cliff campus.

“Hot Mikado is a musical comedy in which light-hearted, though occasionally biting, satire meets swing-era tunes and dancing,” said director and production designer Sam Shanks, Ph.D., assistant professor of theatre. “The show pokes fun at arbitrary authoritarianism and explores the subtle and often absurd ways that imperfect people react to difficult circumstances.”

Joining the production staff are music director Sr. Mary Day, O.S.F., assistant professor of music and chairperson of the music department; and conductor Sean Burton, MFA, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on April 17, 18, and 19 with a matinee at 2 p.m. on April 19. Tickets are $10/adults; $8/senior citizens and students; and free admission for BCU students.

To reserve tickets, call the Briar Cliff Box Office at 279-5542.

Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 26 states, Bosnia, Canada, Ecuador and Pakistan.  Students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care and compassion.