Thoroughly Modern Millie 2002 - Articles Page 3

Ages: 10+
Opened: April 18, 2002
Closing: June 20, 2004

Thoroughly Modern Millie - 2002 - Broadway History , Info & More

Thoroughly Modern Millie is a delightful musical bursting with flapper energy, penned by a team ready to make you smile. Jeanine Tesori composed the music, filled with catchy jazz and ragtime tunes, while Dick Scanlan provided the witty lyrics. Richard Morris and Scanlan collaborated on the book, or script, bringing the story to life. The musical premiered in 2000, based on the 1967 film of the same name, and quickly garnered a bevy of awards.



The story whisks you back to the roaring twenties, 1922 New York City, to be exact. Millie Dillmount, a determined young woman from Kansas, arrives with dreams of a glamorous, modern life. Her plan? Snag a wealthy husband by working as a secretary. But hilarious chaos ensues – she loses her belongings, ends up at a suspicious hotel with a white slavery ring lurking beneath the surface, and falls for a charming man who might not be all he seems.



Thoroughly Modern Millie's infectious energy and clever humor were recognized at the prestigious Tony Awards. It triumphed in 2002, winning six awards including the coveted Best Musical. With its high-kicking dance numbers, unforgettable characters, and a timeless message of female empowerment, Thoroughly Modern Millie remains a crowd-pleasing favorite.


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Who Will Win at the 2019 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2019


The 72nd Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 10th at 8/9c hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...

Breaking: Ashley Park-Led THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, EVITA, MACK & MABEL & More Set for NY City Center's 2019-20 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2019


New York City Center today announced programming for the 2019 - 2020 season, which will include Mack and Mabel (Feb 19-23), Kurt Weill's Love Life (March 18-22) directed by Victoria Clark, and a 'new version' of Thoroughly Modern Millie (May 6-10), featuring edits by the playwright Lauren Yee and led by 2018 Tony nominee Ashley Park.

Protestors Take On Long Island High School Production of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Citing 'Racism is Not Entertainment'
by Alan Henry - Apr 8, 2019


Newsday Reports that protestors took to the streets outside Huntington High School in Long Island to protest the production of Thoroughly Modern Millie taking place inside, which they say is 'racist against Chinese-Americans.'

Whoopi Goldberg Returns to Van Wezel
by Julie Musbach - Apr 1, 2019


Whoopi Goldberg returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stage on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 8 p.m. for a performance you won't want to miss!

Eva Noblezada, Beth Malone, Patrick Page, & Ali Stroker Announced For Theatre Communications Group 2019 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2019


Theatre Communications Group has announced that its 2019 Gala will be directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer and feature performances from Oklahoma!'s Ali Stroker, Hadestown's Patrick Page and Eva Noblezada, and Angels in America's Beth Malone.

Tony Winner Gavin Creel Joins Seth Rudetsky For Broadway Concert Series At Scottsdale Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2019


He won a 2017 Tony Award for his portrayal of Cornelius Hackl in "Hello, Dolly!" opposite Bette Midler on Broadway. Now Broadway actor and singer Gavin Creel will be performing with Seth Rudetsky at 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

All Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights for Carol Channing Jan. 16
by Julie Musbach - Jan 15, 2019


The Broadway community mourns the loss of Carol Channing, a Tony Award winner and theatrical legend, who passed away on Tuesday, January 15 at age 97. To commemorate her life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, January 16 at exactly 7:45pm. 

Wake Up With BWW 1/8: CHOIR BOY Officially Opens, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2019


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Choir Boy officially opens, and more!

Parade Perfection- Relive Our Favorite Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances of Years Past!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2018


While we countdown the big day, take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite parade performances of years gone by!

December Shows Announced At The Moonlight Amphitheatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2018


Moonlight Presents offers two holiday events in December at the Moonlight Amphitheatre. Sponsored by Dr. Bronner's, the shows include the Doo Wop Project Christmas, featuring stars of Broadway's "Jersey Boys" and "Motown: the Musical," on Sat., Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Amongst the singers is San Diego native Charl Brown who began his musical theatre journey as a student at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. He would go on to appearing in a number of shows locally, including The Moonlight's "Ragtime" in 2002, before going on to Broadway. Tickets are priced $15 - $40. On Sat., Dec. 8, experience the holiday favorite "Home Alone" on a big screen with pre-movie activities including a snow play area for the kids. Tickets are $5 or $10. Both shows are on sale now through VisTix at moonlightstage.com and by phone at (760) 724-2110.

SOOP Theatre Co. Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2018


SOOP Theatre Company proudly brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, to audiences of all ages for a one-weekend only event, October 26-28. SOOP's STAR Mainstage Production features talented high school performers, in a high-energy, fun-filled production that will keep your toes tapping.

BWW Interview: Six Degrees of Gavin Creel on the road to the Venetian Room in San Francisco.
by Robert Sokol - Oct 13, 2018


BroadwayWorld-San Francisco Senior Editor Robert Sokol takes Creel on a trip down memory lane to revisit his Main Stem alter egos in advance of his debut at Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel as part of producer Marilyn Levinson's fifteenth anniversary season of Bay Area Cabaret in San Francisco.

SOOP Theatre Co. Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by Julie Musbach - Oct 12, 2018


SOOP Theatre Company proudly brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, to audiences of all ages for a one-weekend only event, October 26-28. SOOP's STAR Mainstage Production features talented high school performers, in a high-energy, fun-filled production that will keep your toes tapping.

Gavin Creel Will Reunite with Sutton Foster for Roundabout's MY ONE AND ONLY Benefit
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 9, 2018


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) just announced Tony Award winner Gavin Creel (Hello, Dolly!, She Loves Me) will join two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster (Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie) in a special one-night-only Benefit Musical Performance of My One and Only, the award-winning musical comedy by Peter Stone and Timothy S. Mayer with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin.

Jennifer Holliday Lead THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE In Scottsdale Postponed
by Alan Henry - Sep 26, 2018


Scottsdale Musical Theater Company has announced Tony Award-winner and Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday (Dreamgirls, The Color Purple) and Joey Lawrence (TV's 'Blossom', 'Brotherly Love', 'Melissa & Joey' , Broadway's Chicago) will lead their production of the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie (September 27 - October 7 at Tempe Center for the Arts in Tempe, Arizona). Holliday will play Muzzy Van Hossmere and Lawrence will play Trevor Graydon. They will be joined by Marc Koeck ('Tony' in last year's 50th Anniversary international tour of West Side Story.

BWW Review: Hot Off the Press! THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is a Hit!
by Dylan Shaffer - Aug 9, 2018


Beat the drums because Thoroughly Modern Millie is a hit! As the nightcap to Pittsburgh CLO's 2018 summer season, Millieis nothing short of a flapper girl's dream and a theatergoer's desire.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens AT Pittsburgh CLO Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2018


Pittsburgh CLO will fill the Benedum Center with magic and wonder fit for all ages with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, July 27 - August 5. Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ran for a staggering 13 years and over 5,000 performances on Broadway. Now, Pittsburgh CLO brings this treasured story to life for a new generation, continuing the organization's commitment to providing young patrons the opportunity to enjoy live musical theater at home in Pittsburgh. Tickets are now available by phone at 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or by visiting the Box Office at Theater Square. Select half-price tickets for children 3-14 are sponsored by Giant Eagle, offering an affordable option for families to enjoy this timeless tale together.

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Dances its Way to Kelsey Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2018


Everything is thoroughly modern at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre as M&M Stage Productions presents 'Thoroughly Modern Millie.' Dates and times for this fun, flirty, flapper musical are Todays, July 27 and Aug. 3 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays July 28 and Aug. 4 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, July 29 and Aug. 5 at 2 p.m.

Aspire PAC Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2018


Aspire Performing Arts Company is taking it back to the 1920's jazz era with its upcoming production of the Thoroughly Modern Millie, kicking up its heels from July 20-22 at the Barn Theatre in Montville, NJ.

BroadHollow Theatre Company Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2018


BrThe winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie was the 2002 season's most awarded new show on Broadway!

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens AT Pittsburgh CLO 7/27
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2018


Pittsburgh CLO will fill the Benedum Center with magic and wonder fit for all ages with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, July 27 - August 5. Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ran for a staggering 13 years and over 5,000 performances on Broadway. Now, Pittsburgh CLO brings this treasured story to life for a new generation, continuing the organization's commitment to providing young patrons the opportunity to enjoy live musical theater at home in Pittsburgh. Tickets are now available by phone at 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or by visiting the Box Office at Theater Square. Select half-price tickets for children 3-14 are sponsored by Giant Eagle, offering an affordable option for families to enjoy this timeless tale together.

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Dances its Way to Kelsey Theatre July 27 To Aug 5
by Julie Musbach - Jul 2, 2018


Everything is thoroughly modern at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre as M&M Stage Productions presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie." Dates and times for this fun, flirty, flapper musical are Fridays, July 27 and Aug. 3 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays July 28 and Aug. 4 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, July 29 and Aug. 5 at 2 p.m.

Aspire PAC Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2018


Aspire Performing Arts Company is taking it back to the 1920's jazz era with its upcoming production of the Thoroughly Modern Millie, kicking up its heels from July 20-22 at the Barn Theatre in Montville, NJ.

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Comes to Broadhollow Theatre Company 7/18
by Karen Stahl - Jun 28, 2018


THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE will be presented by the Broadhollow Theatre Company at Bayway Arts Center from July 18 to July 29.

Pittsburgh CLO's TTHE FULL MONTY Opens July 6
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2018


Pittsburgh CLO's THE FULL MONTY will take it all off at the Benedum Center this summer July 6 - 15. With a book written by Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and the music/ lyric talents of David Yazbek (The Band's Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), this duo cooks up an aggressive crowd-pleaser that is both highly-entertaining and charmingly uplifting.

Other Productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie

1996   New York Reading
New York
1999   New York Workshop
New York
2000   San Diego, CA (Regional) World Premiere
San Diego, CA (Regional)
2002   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2003   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2003   West End London Production
West End
2005   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2020   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert Production
Off-Broadway

Thoroughly Modern Millie - 2002 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2002 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Marc Kudisch

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