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 | Title : Thoroughly Modern Millie: Original Broadway Cast Recording
Author : Jeanine Tesori
Release Date : 20020611
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Although it's based on the 1967 movie of the same name, Thoroughly Modern Millie is almost thoroughly new. Composer Jeanine Tesori (Violet) and lyricist Dick Scanlan wrote a whole batch of songs, while retaining a couple from the movie--including the Jimmy van Heusen-Sammy Cahn title tune--and recycling even older material (look for Victor Herbert's 'I'm Falling in Love with Someone' and the inventively arranged 'Nuttycracker Suite'). Miraculously, the show, set during the jazz age, doesn't feel stitched together, and Tesori does a great job cranking out swinging melodies. Sutton Foster is appropriately brassy as Millie, but she can also tone it down, as in the beginning of 'Gimme Gimme' (of course, she then proceeds to project up to the last rafters as the song builds to its climax). Harriet Harris, as nasty Mrs. Meers, steals the show with 'They Don't Know.' Close your eyes, listen to her, and you'll be back in Broadway's golden age.
Buyer Reviews :
I got my copy of 'Millie' on the day it was released. This is one of my favorite film musicals (hope it makes it to DVD soon)with the magnificent Julie Andrews. So I was a bit apprehensive about a stage version. Well, the album of the Broadway version is also a complete delight - a mixture of old songs, two from the film and great new material. There isn't a disappointing track on the album. It put all my doubts to rest.
Sutton Foster is simply great and proves she deserved the 'Tony' as best musical leading lady. She was terrific on the Tony Awards show and comes over on the album as a real 'star'.
There isn't a poor performance on the disk. Each number caresses the ear with delightful melodies. The lyrics are just right.
Anyone who loves Broadway musicals should fall for this fun, melodic confection.
(by Jim Menke)
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