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A concert version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado” takes the stage at Orlando Rep Friday, with an associated visual art opening on Monday, August 5th, a few days in advance of the show.

Theresa Smith-Levin is executive director of Central Florida Vocal Arts and Opera del Sol, two of the groups behind the production.

She tells 90.7’s Nicole Darden Creston there’s a very good reason she chose to focus on the music of “The Mikado” as opposed to its traditional theatrical components.

Click the Play Audio button to hear their conversation.

Find more information on “The Mikado, A Concert Version” on the Facebook event page.