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Arriving on Broadway six years after La, La, Lucille, followed-up by Yes, Yes, Yvette and inspiring Betty Comden and Adolph Green to imagine a musical named If, If, Iphigenia, No, No, Nanette is the kind of delectably frothy musical comedy confection you might not naturally associate with being the stuff of legends.  And yet, quite a bit about this high-spirited romp, now getting a lovingly stylish concert reading from Encores!, has achieved legendary status.

The Gallery Players presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, with a book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, new Music by Jeannine Tesori, new Lyrics by Dick Scanlan. The zany 1920's musical that won the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical is directed by director of last season's The Wild Party, Neal Freeman.

The Gallery Players presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, with a book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, new Music by Jeannine Tesori, new Lyrics by Dick Scanlan. The zany 1920's musical that won the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical is directed by director of last season's The Wild Party, Neal Freeman.

The New York Times presented a starry line up of guests for the Eighth Annual Arts & Leisure Weekend, Jan. 8 to 11. The Times's signature event is a four-day international celebration of the arts with a wide range of activities, from interviews between Times journalists and celebrated guests from the arts, film, music, media and politics, to special offers at cultural institutions around the world. All TimesTalk events are held at TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street. BWW was there as the HAIR family met the press.

Tony Award-nominee Gavin Creel will join the Broadway cast of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, in the leading role of 'Claude', it was announced today by Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director of The Public Theater. In a statement, Mr. Eustis said 'We are thrilled that Gavin Creel will be joining the tribe of HAIR as Claude.

The Gallery Players continues its rich 'Broadway in Brooklyn' tradition this January with Thoroughly Modern Millie! Just named one of The Brooklyn Papers' 90 to watch in 09, The Gallery Players will be dancing the Charleston into 2009 with the zany 1920's musical that won the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical - January 31-February 22, 2009.

Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and 'American Idol' finalist Diana DeGarmo (Hairspray) will star in the new Broadway production of GODSPELL. The first Broadway revival of the landmark rock musical will officially open on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street) on Thursday, October 23, 2008. Previews will begin on Monday, September 29, 2008.

Broadway By the Bay, the largest theatre organization on the Peninsula continues its 43rd season with the zany 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway hit musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Sandy Duncan, Charles Kimbrough, Beth Leavel, Michael Berresse, Mara Davi, Shonn Wiley and Rosie O'Donnell starred in No, No, Nanette, the final 2008 Encores! presentation of the New York City Center season.

REVIEW: Thoroughly Modern Millie plays through May 11 at Dundalk Community Theatre at CCBC-Dundalk.

Sandy Duncan, Fred Willard, Shonn Wiley and Mara Davi will join previously announced cast members Rosie O'Donnell and Beth Leavel in No, No, Nanette, the final 2008 Encores! presentation of the New York City Center season.

Rehoboth Beach - Clear Space Productions is pleased to announce that their summer musical Thoroughly Modern Millie is ready to start rehearsals next week!

WHO: Toby's Dinner Theatre WHAT: Thoroughly Modern Millie WHEN: Now through June 18 WHERE: Toby's location in Columbia, Maryland HOW MUCH: For prices and show times contact the theatre at 410-730-8311, 301-596-6161 or 410-995-1969

Music theatre students of Sheridan capture teh lively spirit of NO NO NANETTE. * * * * (out of 5)

Square show doesn't fit round stage of North Shore Music Theatre

Announcing new additions to the cast of A Queer Carol: Joining MALCOLM GETS ARE BRUCE VILANCH, MATTHEW CAVANAUGH, FLOTILLA DE BARGE and more...

FEINSTEIN'S AT THE REGENCY will present a special new series 'Broadway's Brightest Lights' on Monday nights in October to allow the Great White Way's most talented performers to step into the spotlight. All shows are at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

Thoroughly Modern Millie, which garnered 6 TONY awards will play its final performance on June 20th