What is Young Man Despair?

Young Man Despair is a Broadway song from The Swing Mikado.

What show is Young Man Despair from?

Young Man Despair is from The Swing Mikado, a Broadway musical.

Can I sing Young Man Despair at Sing with the Stars?

Sing with the Stars features songs from many Broadway shows including Young Man Despair. Members sing karaoke alongside real Broadway performers at live nights in NYC.

Young Man Despair

from The Swing Mikado Original (1939)

Young Man Despair is a song from The Swing Mikado. Sing Young Man Despair alongside real Broadway performers at Sing with the Stars in New York City.

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Characters

Characters who perform this song:

Pooh-Bah

from The Swing Mikado

Pish-Tush

from The Swing Mikado

Nanki-Poo

from The Swing Mikado

From the show

Young Man Despair appears in The Swing Mikado.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Young Man Despair?: Young Man Despair is a Broadway song from The Swing Mikado.
What show is Young Man Despair from?: Young Man Despair is from The Swing Mikado, a Broadway musical.
Can I sing Young Man Despair at Sing with the Stars?: Sing with the Stars features songs from many Broadway shows including Young Man Despair. Members sing karaoke alongside real Broadway performers at live nights in NYC. Request an invite.

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