Production: Thoroughly Modern Millie
Thoroughly Modern Millie’s creative and production team — choreographer Rob Ashford, general manager Nina Lannan, producer Hal Luftig, director Michael Mayer, book writer/lyricist Dick Scanlan and composer Jeanine Tesori — discuss the Tony Award winning musical’s journey to Broadway; obtaining the rights to the 1967 Universal Pictures film written by Richard Morris and starring Julie Andrews; years of development in workshops and readings; how the production team came together, including Rob Ashford’s choreographer audition; the mixture of existing songs and new Tesori compositions; the advantages and disadvantages of mounting the show in partnership with La Jolla Playhouse; the many producers involved, including road presenters; the decision and budgetary considerations in opening on Broadway with a rigious preview period versus a second out-of-town tryout.
Original airdate - April 1, 2002.
Running time - 90 minutes.
For more information see Working in the Theatre’s Production: Thoroughly Modern Millie program page.
You can also download the Production: Thoroughly Modern Millie program (mp4).
Posted on Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 at 8:30 am
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American Theatre Wing
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