UK's Mill at Sonning Theatre to Premiere Doris Day Musical, 'A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY' 2/25

UK's Mill at Sonning theatre will premiere a musical about Doris Day this spring as part of its 2009 season.  Sally Hughes will play Day in the show. Alvin Rakoff directs, with choreography by Joseph Pitcher.

Press notes describe the new musical as, "Doris Day was one of the most prolific actresses of the 1950's and 1960's. A vivacious blonde with a wholesome image. Able to sing, dance, play comedy and dramatic roles, she became one of the biggest box-office stars in the world... But behind the screen, there was a story that rivalled any script Hollywood could ever dream up.

At thirteen, a car accident threatened to end her dancing career. By seventeen, she was married to a psychopathic bully. When her third husband died, a man she had been married to for seventeen years, she discovered he had left her with a debt of half a million dollars.... A reward for a lifetime of hard work.

This is a tale that has it all. Love and hate. Joy and sadness. Laughter and tears. Now, a whole new show will bring this story to life. Written by talented young writer ADAM ROLSTON and directed by the award winning ALVIN RAKOFF.

Part stage drama, part musical extravaganza, with songs such as THE DEADWOOD STAGE, SECRET LOVE, LITTLE GIRL BLUE, DAY BY DAY, QUE SERA SERA, IT'S MAGIC, YOUNG AT HEART....And many more firm favourites. So pack your bags, make your reservations, and take a truly SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY".

For more information visit, www.millatsonning.com.