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Synopsis

It’s 1922, and small-town girl Millie Dillmount has just arrived in New York City, ready to make her dreams come true. Millie’s plan is simple: find a job as a secretary for an eligible bachelor, and then marry him. It doesn’t take long, however, for Millie’s “thoroughly modern” plan to go awry. Her conniving landlady plots to kidnap Millie’s best friend and sell her into slavery in Hong Kong, her wealthy boss seems entirely uninterested in her flirtations, and -- worst of all -- the man with whom she falls head over heels in love doesn’t have a penny to his name. Winner of the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a bright, funny, and charming musical comedy -- a heartfelt valentine to New York City and the people who love her.

Show Information

Lyrics
Dick Scanlan
Conceived By
Richard Morris
Based on the Play/Book/Film
Thoroughly Modern Millie, 1967 film
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2002
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Historical/Biographical
Settings
Multiple Settings
Time & Place
1922, new york
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Large
Dancing
Heavy
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, High School, Large Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Late Teen Characters

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Jimmy Smith

Lead

Male

Tenor

Millie Dillmount

Lead

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Miss Dorothy

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Trevor Graydon

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Mrs. Meers

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Ching Ho

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Bun Foo

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Muzzy Van Hossmere

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Miss Flannery

Featured

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Ruth

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Lucille

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Cora

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Ethel Peas

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Rita

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Alice

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Male Ensemble

Ensemble

Male

Baritone

Female Ensemble

Ensemble

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Songs

Act One

  • Overture — Orchestra
  • Not for the Life of Me — Millie
  • Thoroughly Modern Millie — Millie and Ensemble
  • Not for the Life of Me (Tag) — Millie and the Priscilla Girls
  • How the Other Half Lives — Millie and Miss Dorothy
  • How the Other Half Lives (reprise) - Millie and Miss Dorothy
  • Not for the Life of Me (Reprise) — Bun Foo and Ching Ho
  • The Speed Test — Trevor Graydon, Millie, Stenographers, Office Singers
  • They Don't Know — Mrs. Meers
  • *The Nuttycracker Suite
  • What Do I Need with Love? - Jimmy
  • Only in New York — Muzzy
  • Jimmy — Millie

Act Two

  • Entr'acte — Orchestra
  • Forget About the Boy — Millie, Miss Flannery, Women Office Singers, Stenographers
  • Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life/Falling in Love with Someone — Trevor Graydon and Miss Dorothy
  • I Turned the Corner/Falling in Love with Someone (Reprise) — Millie, Jimmy, Miss Dorothy, Trevor Graydon
  • Muqin — Mrs. Meers, Bun Foo, Ching Ho
  • Long as I'm Here with You — Muzzy and Muzzy's Boys
  • Gimme Gimme — Millie
  • The Speed Test (Reprise) — Millie, Trevor Graydon, Jimmy
  • Ah! Sweet Mystery (Reprise) — Miss Dorothy and Ching Ho
  • Thoroughly Modern Millie (Reprise) — Company

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