Conservatory Theatre Co. Presents Thoroughly Modern Millie 10/29-11/7

Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents Thoroughly Modern Millie at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse Oct. 29 through Nov. 7. A preview performance is open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 28. Thoroughly Modern Millie is written by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan with new music by Jeanine Tesori and new lyrics by Dick Scanlan; it is directed by Scott Wise with music direction by Doug Levine and choreography by Jeremy Czarniak.

Perhaps the first feminist musical ever, Thoroughly Modern Millie is the high-spirited tale of a young ingenue's arrival in New York City. She comes of age as the flapper era does, when she discovers a big city full of intrigue, jazz and a society that's rules of love and behavior are in the midst of a dramatic change. Forever. With a bouncy score, this quintessential Tony-winning musical will have you tapping along long after Millie's story is told.

Thoroughly Modern Millie premiered at the Marquis Theatre in New York City in 2002. It won the 2002 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Costume Design, Best Orchestrations and Best Choreography, which was originally created by Point Park alumnus Rob Ashford.

The Conservatory Theatre Company's production features scenic design by Michael Thomas Essad, costumes by Don DiFonso, lighting by Andrew David Ostrowski, sound by StEve Shapiro, and projection design by Jessi Sedon.

Thoroughly Modern Millie opens Friday, Oct. 29 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Performances will be held Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets range in price from $18 to $20 and can be purchased by calling the Pittsburgh Playhouse box office at 412-392-8000 or online at www.pittsburghplayhouse.com.

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