Not only is thoroughly modern millie a zany romantic spoof of the roaring twenties, its a musical that won an oscar for best original music score. The main reason to see thoroughly modern millie is for the outrageous costumes and overthetop theatrics, if you can tolerate the farcical story line. See more ideas about musicals, musical theatre and theatre geek. After complaints, millie gets thoroughly modern makeover. Based on the 1967 academy awardwinning film, thoroughly modern millie takes you back to the height of the jazz age in new york city, when moderns, including a flapper named millie dillmount, were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines, entering the. The times were changing vietnam and the burgeoning sexual revolution would soon make films such as thoroughly modern millie 1967 and its plot of a young woman trying to hook her rich boss in the 1920s, obsolete. Its 1922, and millie dillmount has arrived in new york city from salina, kansas. In 2000, it was adapted for a successful stage musical of the same name. Meers and befriends a pretty orphan, miss dorothy brown.
For fans of the genre, however, thoroughly modern millie is an effective musical with ridiculous plot twists, a romantic ending, and a score from andre previn and elmer bernstein. Thoroughly modern millie reprise company a song with an asterisk before the title indicates a dance number. Jeff conaway, best known as kenickie in the movie, was the understudy for danny zuko and a host of other male characters when it debuted as a musical. Thoroughly modern millie 1967 plot summary 4 millie dillmount comes to town in the roaring twenties to encounter flappers, sexuality, and white slavers. Julie andrews original vintage 1967 thoroughly modern. Thoroughly modern millie movie quotes rotten tomatoes. Millie dillmount dame julie andrews comes to town in the roaring twenties to encounter flappers, sexuality, and white slavers. She is scared and excited to be there not for the life of methoroughly modern millie. Buy thoroughly modern millie tickets directly from the official theatre box office for the best choice of seats. Thoroughly modern millie synopsis broadway musical.
Surrounded by moderns, millie is a fish out of water. Feb 26, 2015 thoroughly modern millie 2002 tony awards. Thoroughly modern millie is a 1967 american musicalromantic comedy film directed by george roy hill and starring julie andrews. The screenplay by richard morris focuses on a naive young woman who finds herself in the midst of a series of madcap adventures when she sets her sights on marrying her wealthy boss. There are those there are those, i suppose i suppose think were mad think were mad, heaven knows heaven knows the world has gone to rack and to ruin. The overall story was goofy, and i did not care for it. It is sweet and quirky and had lots of comic relief. Thoroughly modern millie trailer turner classic movies. Concert selections are original broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements. Thoroughly modern millie 1967 journeys in classic film. She tears off a return ticket not to be tempted to return. Thoroughly modern millie shines in riversides edition.
Thoroughly modern millie the most controversial new show of the broadway season turns out not to be the big musical about the nasty nightlife columnist, or even the comedy about the man in love. The stage musical popped onto broadway in 2002 and is based on the 1967 george roy hill movie starring julie andrews. Sammy cahn and jimmy van heusen provide some memorable songs, including im sitting on top of the world, jazz baby, and the title tune. Movie name thoroughly modern millie type hollywood musical director george roy hill screenplay richard morris starring julie andrews, james fox, mary tyler moore. Boy meets girl, boy cant have girl, boy gets girl and they live happily ever after. The musical tells the story of millie dillmount adelle remke, a young woman from kansas who moves to the big apple in hopes of marrying a wealthy man. Its very cool that the author wrote so the chinese characters actually spoke cantonese. Thoroughly modern millie by george roy hill george roy. Taking place in new york city in 1922, it tells the story of a young millie dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. Jeanine tesori softcover pianovocalguitar cherry lane music the winner of six 2002 tony awards, including best musical, best orchestrations and best actress sutton foster, thoroughly modern millie takes us back to the jazz and flappers of the roaring 20s. Financial analysis of thoroughly modern millie 1967 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Sutton fosters success story should be a movie duration. Thoroughly modern millie the most controversial new show of the broadway season turns out not to be the big musical about the nasty nightlife columnist. Oct 23, 2018 thoroughly modern millie was never particularly modern.
Thoroughly modern millie synopsis broadway musical a young girl millie comes to new york from the province in 1922. They indeed find excitement though not, of course,in the form they. Thoroughly modern millie offbroadway dick scanlan and jeanine tesoris thoroughly modern millie is a raisetheroof tribute to the indomitable spirit of. Rent thoroughly modern millie 1967 starring julie andrews and james fox on dvd and bluray. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. The screenplay, by richard morris, follows a naive young woman who finds herself in a series of madcap adventures when she sets her sights on marrying her wealthy boss.
Thoroughly modern millie original soundtrack songs. Julie andrews, mary tyler moore, carol channing, george roy hill. Thoroughly modern millie lyrics thoroughly modern millie. A country girl from kansas finds excitement in new york cit. Thoroughly modern millie state college community theatre. The decline of the movie musical a list of 29 titles created 05 dec 2017 tcm spotlight jan. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. A splendid fullcolor photograph of julie andrews in her role as thoroughly modern millie. Starring julie andrews, james fox, mary tyler moore, john gavin, carol channing, beatrice lillie, pat. Reston community players is currently showing the amusing and energetic thoroughly modern millie, with original book by richard morris and dick scanlon, new music by jeanine tesori, and new lyrics. Thoroughly modern millie 1967 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The tony awardwinning 2002 musical is based on a 1967 julie andrews movie that has since faded into obscurity. Nov, 2019 thoroughly modern millie is based off a movie adaptation of the book thoroughly modern millie by richard morris and scanlan. Julie andrews original vintage 1967 thoroughly modern millie key book photo.
Released april 5th, 2002, thoroughly modern millie stars julie andrews, mary tyler moore, carol channing, james fox the g movie has a runtime of about. Details about julie andrews original vintage 1967 thoroughly modern millie key book photo. Thoroughly modern millie music theatre international. In addition to writing the newest version, scanlan will direct. Thoroughly modern millie study guide contains biographies richard morris and dick scanlan, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Thoroughly modern millie film by hill 1967 britannica. Starring julie andrews, james fox, mary tyler moore, john gavin, carol channing, beatrice lillie, pat morita and jack soo. Thoroughly modern millie 1967 financial information. After changing her image from that of a curlyhaired oldfashioned girl to a modern flapper, she checks into a hotel for young ladies run by mrs. Determined to make it, she raises her skirt, bobs her hair and joins the thoroughly modern crowd of new york. Thoroughly modern millie 2002 stream and watch online. Measuring 8 by 10 there is no printing year or publishing information on the front or verso of the photograph, although circa 1967. Best book of a musical best original musical score best actor in a musical gavin creel 2002 drama desk award nominations.
Trivia of the nonenglish languages purportedly spoken in this movie german by the baron, french by the maestro, spanish by juarez, italian by the bernini brothers, hebrew in the jewish wedding song, and chinese between mrs. Be the first to ask a question about thoroughly modern millie. The entertaining musical may have the look and feel of something right out of the 20s, but its a new one. May 18, 2008 pictures of the motion picture thoroughly modern millie 1967. Thoroughly modern millie official box office atg tickets. Thoroughly modern millie lyrics from thoroughly modern millie musical. See more ideas about musical theatre, theatre geek and musicals. Julie andrews stars as millie, an innocent country girl who comes to the big city in search of a husband. Thoroughly modern millie 1967 the late 1960s was the twilight for hollywood musicals reminiscent of the golden age. Originally released as a road show including an intermission, inflated ticket prices, and 70mm prints for some theaters, thoroughly modern millie was a boxoffice hit and garnered seven academy.
Jan 27, 2014 leaders of the dalton school, one of manhattans top private schools, this month canceled a student production of the musical thoroughly modern millie over concerns about the shows use of asian stereotypes and a subplot involving a white slavery ring in china, planning to replace it with a revue of the shows songs instead. Original broadway cast of thoroughly modern millie. Thoroughly modern millie character breakdown millie dillmount a spunky, modern woman trying to make it in new york city. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Pictures of the motion picture thoroughly modern millie 1967. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Based on the 1967 academy awardwinning film, thoroughly modern millie takes you back to the height of the jazz age in new york city, when moderns, including a flapper named millie dillmount, were bobbing their hair, raising their. Meers and the laundrymen, the only one that is not truly spoken is chinese. Thoroughly modern millie broadway musical original ibdb. In the 1920s, young millie dillmount comes to new york city to find herself a secretarial job with a handsome, rich, unmarried boss. The winner of six tony awards, including best musical, thoroughly modern millie was the 2002 seasons most awarded new show on broadway. Perky millie doesnt even try to be modern in walnut creek. The musical features a newly adapted book by dick scanlan tonynominated in 2002 for thoroughly modern millie and in 2010 for everyday rapture, based on an earlier book by douglas day stewart who wrote the screenplay for the 1982 movie and sharleen cooper cohen. Aug 22, 20 the white slavery plot and carol channing sorry, but her voice really annoys me aside, thoroughly modern millie is a musical gem. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards. Thoroughly modern millie is a 1967 american musical film directed by george roy hill and starring ju. Thoroughly modern millie is a 1967 american musicalromantic comedy film directed by. The thoroughly modern millie community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you.
In this film, julie andrews and mary tyler moore star as newcomers to the big apple in the 20s in search of exciting lives. Thoroughly modern millie is a 1967 american musical film directed by george roy hill and starring julie andrews. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Julie andrews and mary tyler moore are fantastic, the songs are catchy, and the movie s cheeky selfawareness presents a new look at the musical genre. The film was produced by ross hunter after he was smitten with the british and american productions of the. Thoroughly modern millie is a highspirited musical romp that has all of new york dancing the charleston. Millie is a demanding role which demands a triple threat. I was thinking about which is better, the film or the movie of thoroughly modern millie.
Other articles where thoroughly modern millie is discussed. Thoroughly modern millie tells the story of a smalltown girl, millie dillmount, who comes to new york city. Thoroughly modern millie book by richard morris and dick scanlan new music by jeanine tesori new lyrics by dick scanlan original story and screenplay by richard morris for the universal pictures film originally produced for broadway by michael leavitt, fox theatricals, hal luftig, stewart f. Apr 24, 2018 reston community players is currently showing the amusing and energetic thoroughly modern millie, with original book by richard morris and dick scanlon, new music by jeanine tesori, and new lyrics. Thoroughly modern millie is a musical with music by jeanine tesori, lyrics by dick scanlan, and a book by richard morris and scanlan. Although this is supposed to be a comedy, it did not resonate with me. Thoroughly modern millie tells the story of a smalltown girl, millie. Thoroughly modern millie julie andrews is at her peak of adorability in this enjoyable and surprisingly sarcastic spoof of the 1920s. Jan 18, 2020 riverside theatre puts a new shine on old tropes in its snappy and vibrant production of thoroughly modern millie.
Based on the 1967 academy awardwinning film, thoroughly modern millie. Thoroughly modern millie offbroadway tickets, news, info. It is based on the 1967 film of the same name, which itself was based on the british musical chrysanthemum, which opened in london in 1956. Thoroughly modern millie original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city apr 18, 2002 and played through jun 20, 2004. Thoroughly modern millie by richard morris goodreads. Thoroughly modern millie mass market paperback 1967. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.