Summary
It's 1922 and Millie Dillmount has just moved from her hometown of Salina, Kansas to the bustling streets of New York City. She is scared, but excited. Desperate to fit in, she changes her style to fit in with the "thoroughly modern" crowd of New York City. When Millie is immediately mugged, a charming passerby, Jimmy Smith, points her in the direction of the Hotel Priscilla - a boarding house for young, struggling actresses. Millie is determined to stay, but what she doesn't know is that the hotel is run by a wanted criminal who kidnaps the girls without families and ships them off to China! Without a care in the world, Millie sets off to find a job with a boss she can marry. She finds one when she meets the handsome and wealthy Mr. Trevor Graydon the Third - one of New York City's most eligible bachelors. The story continues with tales of love, friendship, and deceit; all leading up to a dramatic, whirlwind conclusion.
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A Brief History of the Musical
The Movie
Directed by George Roy Hill (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting), the film stars Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore, and Broadway legend Carol Channing. Released on March 21, 1967, the film received widespread critical acclaim. The New York Times called it "a thoroughly delightful film" and "a kidding satire, in a rollicking song-and-dance vein." Others credited the star performers, calling Julie Andrews "a comic delight," and crediting Channing for "steal(ing) scene after scene in this enjoyable feature" (TV Guide). The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, and five Golden Globes. It also has the rare distinction of a 100% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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The Musical
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Released on Broadway on April 18, 2002, the musical version of Thoroughly Modern Millie went through many changes in its early history. Originally starring Kristen Chenoweth (Wicked), the role of Millie was eventually given to Erin Dilly (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) when Chenoweth left the musical to star in her own sitcom. However, shortly before previews, Dilly was replaced by her understudy Sutton Foster, a move that ultimately launched Foster to stardom. The musical won 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Actress in a Musical for Sutton Foster.
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