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CONNECTICUT CRITICS CIRCLE |
Thoroughly Modern Millie "Thoroughly Modern Mille" at Curtain Call By Tom Nissley There's a superb production of Morris and Scanlon's "Thoroughly Modern Millie" playing at Curtain Call right now - the story of Millie Dillmont and her naive visit to New York in the roaring twenties, looking for employment that will lead to a husband! After many pitfalls, a husband is found, but not before a white slaver is entrapped. Unlikely events keep the audience wide awake and very happy! The show, directed by Ben Frimmer, stars Jennifer Green as Millie, and Sophia Burdett as Miss Dorothy Brown, Laura Blackwell as Miss Flannery, and Gail Yudain as Mrs. Meers. David Michaels is Trevor Graydon, and Abraham Kim Ching Ho. Elayne Cassara is Muzzy Van Hossmere. Richard Cummings is Jimmy Smith. Music Director Charles Wade and Ben Frimmer have pulled magic powers out of this wonderful cast - the singing is overwhelming (that means good!) The sets, (Peter Barbieri) are terrific; the costumes (Solveig Pflueger) are wonderful; the lighting (Peter Petrino) grand. The dancing is fabulous, and the takeoffs on old musicals and Gilbert and Sullivan add the right amount of nostalgia, leaving the audience in heaven. You could drive long distances and not find as fine a production as this show. It's playing through May 3 at the Kweskin Theatre. Tickets and timing at www.curtaincallinc.com I recommend it highly. Tom Nissley for the Ridgelea Reports |