[IronJack]

the pair’s best known work, “The Mikado.”

I dispute that. "Pinafore" and "Pirates of Penzance" are certainly as well known as the Mikado.

[nopardons]

"YEOMEN OF THE GUARD" is their best, most operatic, and Gilbert's favorite.

"PATIENCE" and "IOLANTHE" ( the very first operetta to use electric footlights and electric lights on the fairies' costumes )are also as well known as "THE MIKADO".