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Choral and Vocal Arrangements from

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Thoroughly Modern Millie is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics by Dick Scanlan, and a book by Richard Morris and Scanlan. 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 tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love – a thoroughly modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce. Millie soon begins to take delight in the flapper lifestyle, but problems arise when she checks into a hotel owned by the leader of a white slavery ring in China. The style of the musical is comic pastiche. Like the film on which it is based, it interpolates new tunes with some previously written songs.

After previews at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, California in October 2000, the show opened on Broadway on April 18, 2002. The production subsequently won six 2002 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Due to the success of the original Broadway production, there were both a United States tour and a West End production launched in 2003, followed by a United Kingdom tour in 2005. The musical has since become a popular choice for high school productions.

Music By - Jeanine Tesori | Lyrics By - Dick Scanlan | Stage Date - 2002 | Film Date - 1967

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Jeanine Tesori : Thoroughly Modern Millie

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. Based on the 1967 movie of the same name, which starred Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore and Carol Channing, the Broadway show features new songs, 1920s favorites and tunes written for the film - all of which are featured in our 14-song piano/vocal highlights folio. Also includes a special section of fantastic color photos from the Broadway production, a plot synopsis, show credits, and bios of composer Jeanine Tesori and lyricist Dick Scanlan.

Songlist: Ah! Sweet Mystery Of Life, They Don't Know, Forget About The Boy, Gimme Gimme, How The Other Half Lives, I Turned The Corner, Jimmy, Long As I'm Here With You, Not For The Life Of Me, Only In New York, The Speed Test, What Do I Need With Love, I'm Falling In Love With Someone, Thoroughly Modern Millie

Various : Thoroughly Modern Millie (Choral Selections)

Two songs from the hit Broadway show Thoroughly Modern Millie have been adapted by the show's composer, Jeanine Tesori into a highly entertaining showcase for choirs of all ages. Premiered by conductor Henry Leck and the 2003 ACDA Junior High Honor Choir this past February, it includes Thoroughly Modern Millie and Not for the Life of Me. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 3:45.

Audrey Snyder : Forget About the Boy

From the hit Broadway show Thoroughly Modern Millie, this 20s style romp expresses the all-too-familiar dilemma of a girl trying to get over a guy! With Charleston inspired rhythms, fun triadic harmonies and a sassy back and forth between voice parts, your SSA groups will have fun playing the flapper and your audiences will love it! Available separately: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Individual Folios

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Audrey Snyder : Forget About the Boy

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Jeanine Tesori | Lyricist: Dick Scanlan | Musical: Thoroughly Modern Millie