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Thoroughly Modern Millie 2003

Ages: 10+
Opened: October 21, 2003
Closing: June 26, 2004

Thoroughly Modern Millie - 2003 West End History , Info & More

Shaftesbury Theatre
Holborn end of Shaftesbury Avenue London

Original story and screenplay for the Universal Pictures Film by Richard Morris


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VIDEO: Because it's June! Watch Leslie Uggams' Iconic Performance of 'June is Bustin' Out All Over'
by Alan Henry - Jun 1, 2022


It's that time of year again! We're celebrating June 1 with the iconic video of Leslie Uggams singing 'June is Bustin' Out All Over' from Carousel!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 25- Happy Birthday, Leslie Uggams!
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2021


On this day, we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to Broadway legend, Leslie Uggams!

VIDEO: CBS Sunday Morning Profiles Stage and Screen Star Leslie Uggams
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2020


Learn more about the legendary Leslie Uggams as CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, Mo Rocca, sits down with the star.

VIDEO: Because it's June! Watch Leslie Uggams' Iconic Performance of 'June is Bustin' Out All Over'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2020


It's that time of year again! We're celebrating June 1 with the iconic video of Leslie Uggams singing 'June is Bustin' Out All Over' from Carousel!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 25- Happy Birthday!, Leslie Uggams!
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2020


On this day, we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to Broadway legend, Leslie Uggams!

Leslie Uggams, Courtney B. Vance Join Renee Elise Goldsberry-Led Telepic for HBO
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 12, 2016


Courtney B. Vance and Leslie Uggams are the latest stars to join the cast of HBO Films' THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/25/16- Leslie Uggams
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2016


Happy Birthday Leslie Uggams! Uggams starred in Hallelujah, Baby!, which premiered on Broadway in 1967, and won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a musical. She appeared on Broadway in the revue Blues in the Night in 1982 and in the musical revue of the works of Jerry Herman, Jerry's Girls in 1985. Later Broadway roles include Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (2003 - 2004) and Ethel Thayer in On Golden Pond at the Kennedy Center in 2004 and on Broadway at the Cort Theatre in 2005. In 2001 she appeared in the August Wilson play King Hedley II, receiving a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.

DEADPOOL on the Way to Doubling Projected Revenue
by Sally Henry - Feb 13, 2016


He might not be the best-known superhero, but audiences are eating him up already.

Ryan Reynolds Reacts to DEADPOOL Co-Star Leslie Uggams' Lyrics Flub
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 11, 2016


In this DEADPOOL special on Entertainment Weekly, Ryan Reynolds talks with the editorial director of People and EW and listens to a clip of legendary co-star and Broadway veteran Leslie Uggams forgetting lyrics and singing gibberish in one of the Internets first viral videos.

VIDEO: Broadway Veteran Leslie Uggams Talks New Action Adventure DEADPOOL
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2016


Below, watch DEADPOOL's official behind-the-scenes interview with Leslie Uggams as well as the film's official trailer featuring the legendary actress.

STAGE TUBE: Leslie Uggams Performs New Curtis McKonly Song 'Wishing You a Happy New Year'
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 31, 2015


Leslie Uggams recently recorded a rendition of Curtis McKonly's latest tune, 'Wishing You a Happy New Year,' alongside a 41-piece orchestra in celebration of 2015 coming to a close. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/25/15- Leslie Uggams
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2015


Happy Birthday Leslie Uggams! Uggams starred in Hallelujah, Baby!, which premiered on Broadway in 1967, and won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a musical. She appeared on Broadway in the revue Blues in the Night in 1982 and in the musical revue of the works of Jerry Herman, Jerry's Girls in 1985. Later Broadway roles include Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (2003 - 2004) and Ethel Thayer in On Golden Pond at the Kennedy Center in 2004 and on Broadway at the Cort Theatre in 2005. In 2001 she appeared in the August Wilson play King Hedley II, receiving a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.

Breaking: Brand-New Production of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Coming to Broadway; Rob Ashford to Direct!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2014


Those foot-stopping aggies, those friendly ladies of the night (and day), Miss Mona, Sherriff Ed Earl Dodd, the side-stepping Governor, and master media manipulator Melvin P. Thorpe will populate Broadway in the brand-new production of the Larry L. King - Pete Masterson - Carol Hall musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

STAGE TUBE: Leslie Uggams Performs JUNE IS BUSTIN' OUT ALL OVER in Honor of June 1st
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 1, 2014


In honor of the 1st of June, watch Leslie Uggams perform 'June is Bustin' Out All Over' from CAROUSEL, then check out on the next page an interview in which the singer reveals how she almost had to 'invent a new language to cover the 'slipped' lyrics' in the now You-Tube famous performance of the Rodgers and Hammerstein tune. Click below!

STAGE TUBE: Leslie Uggams Performs 'June is Bustin' Out All Over'; Talks Lyrics Flub
by Stage Tube - Jun 1, 2013


In honor of the 1st of June, watch Leslie Uggams perform 'June is Bustin' Out All Over' from CAROUSEL, then check out an interview in which the singer reveals how she almost had to 'invent a new language to cover the 'slipped' lyrics' in the now You-Tube famous performance of the Rodgers and Hammerstein tune. Click below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/25- Leslie Uggams
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2013


Happy Birthday Leslie Uggams! Uggams starred in Hallelujah, Baby!, which premiered on Broadway in 1967, and won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a musical. She appeared on Broadway in the revue Blues in the Night in 1982 and in the musical revue of the works of Jerry Herman, Jerry's Girls in 1985. Later Broadway roles include Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (2003 - 2004) and Ethel Thayer in On Golden Pond at the Kennedy Center in 2004 and on Broadway at the Cort Theatre in 2005. In 2001 she appeared in the August Wilson play King Hedley II, receiving a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.

Anita Dobson to Star in New Musical Based on THE CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS at Riverside Studios
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013


Anita Dobson will star in a new musical based on Camille Saint-Saens' The Carnival Of The Animals, according to a report by the Daily Mail. Created by Gavin Greenaway, Roger Hyams, Andrew Marshall and Brian Eastman, a tryout will open at Riverside Studios on July 4 and run for two weeks through July 14, 2013.

Anita Dobson to Make Royal Shakespeare Company Debut in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2012


According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Anita Dobson will make her Royal Shakespeare Company debut in The Merry Wives of Windsor, beginning Oct. 25 in Stratford-upon-Avon.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/25- Leslie Uggams
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2012


Happy Birthday Leslie Uggams! Uggams starred in Hallelujah, Baby!, which premiered on Broadway in 1967, and won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a musical. She appeared on Broadway in the revue Blues in the Night in 1982 and in the musical revue of the works of Jerry Herman, Jerry's Girls in 1985. Later Broadway roles include Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (2003 - 2004) and Ethel Thayer in On Golden Pond at the Kennedy Center in 2004 and on Broadway at the Cort Theatre in 2005. In 2001 she appeared in the August Wilson play King Hedley II, receiving a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.

Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle to Star in MARY POPPINS on Broadway Starting October 12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


Broadway's perfectly magical musical MARY POPPINS is pleased to welcome the West End's original ‘Mary', Olivier Award winner LAURA MICHELLE KELLY, and Tony® Award nominee CHRISTIAN BORLE (Broadway's Legally Blonde) beginning Monday, October 12 at 7pm. Produced by Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh, MARY POPPINS will celebrate its three-year anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on Monday, November 16.

Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle Lead MARY POPPINS Starting 10/12
by Eddie Varley - Oct 12, 2009


Broadway's perfectly magical musical MARY POPPINS is pleased to welcome the West End's original ‘Mary', Olivier Award winner LAURA MICHELLE KELLY, and Tony® Award nominee CHRISTIAN BORLE (Broadway's Legally Blonde) beginning Monday, October 12 at 7pm. Produced by Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh, MARY POPPINS will celebrate its three-year anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on Monday, November 16.

Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle to Star in MARY POPPINS on Broadway Starting October 12
by Robert Diamond - Sep 28, 2009


Broadway's perfectly magical musical MARY POPPINS is pleased to welcome the West End's original ‘Mary', Olivier Award winner LAURA MICHELLE KELLY, and Tony® Award nominee CHRISTIAN BORLE (Broadway's Legally Blonde) beginning Monday, October 12 at 7pm. Produced by Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh, MARY POPPINS will celebrate its three-year anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on Monday, November 16.

Thoroughly Modern Millie History

Other Productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie

1996   New York Reading
New York
1999   New York Workshop
New York
2000   San Diego, CA (Regional) World Premiere
San Diego, CA (Regional)
2002   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2003   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2003   West End London Production
West End
2005   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2020   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert Production
Off-Broadway

Thoroughly Modern Millie - 2003 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2004 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Musical Amanda Holden
2004 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Musical Maureen Lipman
2004 Olivier Awards Best Costume Design Martin Pakledinaz
2004 Olivier Awards Best New Musical Jeanine Tesori
2004 Olivier Awards Best Theatre Choreographer Rob Ashford

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