Ever wondered what happens when a small-town girl with big dreams clashes head-on with the roaring twenties in New York City? "Thoroughly Modern Millie" is more than just a musical; its a vibrant, high-spirited romp through a decade of change, ambition, and unexpected twists that continues to captivate audiences.
The story centers around Millie Dilmount, a young woman fresh off the train from Kansas, who arrives in the Big Apple with a singular, thoroughly modern plan: to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy bachelor and swiftly marry him. It's a pragmatic, almost audacious ambition that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the flapper era. But as fate would have it, Millie's meticulously crafted scheme quickly unravels, leading her into a whirlwind of madcap adventures, unexpected friendships, and a love story far more complicated and rewarding than she ever imagined. Set against the backdrop of the dazzling 1920s, with its jazz-infused energy and liberating social shifts, "Thoroughly Modern Millie" explores themes of independence, identity, and the ever-elusive pursuit of happiness.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Thoroughly Modern Millie |
| Origin | Based on the 1967 film of the same name, which itself was based on the 1956 British musical Chrysanthemum. |
| Music | Jeanine Tesori |
| Lyrics | Dick Scanlan |
| Book | Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan |
| Original Film Director (1967) | George Roy Hill |
| Original Film Stars (1967) | Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore, James Fox |
| Broadway Premiere | April 18, 2002 |
| Broadway Closing | June 20, 2004 |
| Awards | Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical (2002) |
| Setting | New York City, 1920s |
| Plot Summary | A young woman from Kansas moves to New York City with the goal of marrying a wealthy man, but encounters unexpected challenges and finds love in a different form. |
| Key Themes | Independence, identity, ambition, love, cultural change |
| Costume Design (Original Broadway) | Martin Pakledinaz |
| Notable Productions | Original Broadway Production (2002), numerous regional and international productions |
| Reference Website | MTI Shows - Thoroughly Modern Millie |
