The Bravado
A More Humane Mikado

June 20 - 22, 2025

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​Directed by Christopher Fotis
Music Direction by Stevie Miller

Bender JCC Auditorium
6125 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD 20852

About

The Bravado is a theatrical reimagining of The Mikado, set in the GSU (Gilbert and Sulli-verse)—a world where classical theatrical singing is law and crooning is the highest punishable offense. Amidst a whirlwind of romantic entanglements, mistaken identity, and absurd legal antics, the show pulls the audience into the life of a singer, exploring the rich legacy of theatrical performance.

Though strict rules govern their society, many characters secretly have a soft spot for crooning, adding layers of irony to the spectacle. Bursting with campy melodrama and operatic grandeur, The Bravado both celebrates and satirizes the ever-evolving state of the arts.

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Cast

The Bravado- Bill Rogers
Ingénu - Michael Wu
Echo - Michael Beder
Oom-Pah - Deacon Withers
Pitch Pipe - Andrew Shifler
Rhythm - Lika Bozhich
Hear-Me-Sing - Amanda Jones
Up-Bow - Sarah Robinson
Kadenza - Maggie Ramsey

Chorus:
Katherine Anthony*, Hanna Bahr**, Rohan Basuthakur***, David Bradley, Chris Costabile, Hallie Wiseley Craig****, Jenellen Fischer^, Luke Fischer, Megan Flynn,  Andrew Harasty^^, David Jackson, Ralph Johnson, Jonathan Kilgore, Amanda Messinger, Jade Neal, Deborah Peetz, Dave Robinson, Jackie Rogers, Rusty Suter, Ed Vilade, Kent Woods, Jennifer Woodson

*Up-Bow Cover
** Hear-Me-Sing Cover
***  Ingénu Cover
**** Rhythm Cover
​^ Kadenza Cover
^^ Oom-Pah Cover

Production Staff 

Producers - Katherine L. Rogers,  Denise Young
Stage Manager - Doug Maryott