Thoroughly Modern Millie
A Broadway Musical Comedy
Book by Richard Morris & Dick ScanlanNew Music by Jeanine Tesori
New Lyrics by Dick Scanlan
Original Story and Screenplay by Richard Morris for the Universal Pictures Film
Directed & Choreographed by Michael Lichtefeld
Music Direction by Steve Thomas
Set Design by Ivan Brozic
Costume Design by Vincent Scassellati
Costume Coordination by Jessica Pembleton
Lighting Design by Kevin Fraser
June 5 to June 22
Huron Country Playhouse
Winner of the Tony Award® for Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a fun-filled romp that completely rewrites the rules of love.
It’s 1922, and small-town girl Millie Dillmount has just arrived in New York City, ready to make her dreams come true. Her plan is simple: find a job as a secretary for an eligible bachelor … and then marry him. But it doesn’t take long for Millie’s “thoroughly modern” plan to go awry. Her best friend is kidnapped, her wealthy boss appears uninterested in her flirtations, and the man she actually loves doesn’t have a dime to his name … or so he tells her.
Don’t miss this romantic musical comedy that pays homage to the Roaring Twenties with its catchy tunes, frisky flappers, and explosive dance numbers.
THEATRE ADDRESS
Huron Country Playhouse
RR 1, 70689 B Line
Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
AUDIENCE
Recommended for all ages 10 and up. There is no official rating system for live theatre. We encourage you to use your judgment based on your child's age and maturity level. Click here to read our complete Ticket Policy.
RUNNING TIME
2 hours and 20 minutes including one intermission.
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Meet The Artists
The Company
Starring
Cindy Williams
Star of
"Laverne & Shirley"
as
Mrs. Meers
Featuring
Jayme Armstrong
Millie Dillmount
Billy Lake
Jimmy Smith
Brent Thiessen
Trevor Graydon
Kayla James
Miss Dorothy Brown
With
(in alphabetical order)
Matthew Armet
Ensemble
Carla Bennett*
Alice/Ensemble
J. Sean Elliott
Rodney/Ensemble
Christina Gordon
Miss Flannery/Ensemble
Josh Graetz
Ensemble
Gabrielle Jones
Muzzy Van Hossmere
Ryota Kaneko
Bun Foo
Shelley Kenney
Ensemble
David Light
Ensemble
Melanie McInenly
Ethel Peas/Gloria/Ensemble
Luke Opdahl
Ensemble
Reece Rowat
Ensemble
Neil Salinas
Ching Ho
Jennifer Thiessen
Ensemble
Margaret Thompson
Ensemble
* Dance Captain
The Creative Team
Michael Lichtefeld
Director
&
Choreographer
Steve Thomas
Music Director
Ivan Brozic
Set Designer
Vincent Scassellati
Costume Designer
Jessica Pembleton
Costume Coordinator
Kevin Fraser
Lighting Designer
Beth Bruck
Stage Manager
Jasmyne Leisemer
Assistant Stage Manager
Alexandra Ramjass-Spicer
Apprentice Stage Manager
The Band
Steve Thomas
Music Director/Keys I
Matt Lima
Bass
Paul Mitchell
Trumpet
Richard Moore
Drums/Percussion
Paul Pacanowski
Clarinet/Sax
Video
Photos & News
Photo credit: Jayme Armstrong as Millie and Cindy Williams as Mrs Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Drayton Entertainment, 2019 Season. Director & Choreographer: Michael Lichtefeld, Music Director: Steve Thomas, Set Designer: Ivan Brozic, Costume Designer: Vincent Scassellati, Costume Coordinator: Jessica Pembleton, Lighting Designer: Kevin Fraser. Photographer: Hilary Gauld Camilleri.
Photo credit: Jayme Armstrong as and Company in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Drayton Entertainment, 2019 Season. Director & Choreographer: Michael Lichtefeld, Music Director: Steve Thomas, Set Designer: Ivan Brozic, Costume Designer: Vincent Scassellati, Costume Coordinator: Jessica Pembleton, Lighting Designer: Kevin Fraser. Photographer: Hilary Gauld Camilleri.
Audience Reviews
- "★★★★★ 5 Stars! I just returned from enjoying ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ at The Huron County Playhouse. It was fantastic! The sets, costumes, musical score and of course the wonderful performances of all of the actors....delightful!" - Itchyfeet5153, TripAdvisor
- "★★★★★ 5 Stars! This was my first time at the Huron Country Playhouse to see Thoroughly Modern Millie. What a wonderful time we had. The playhouse is not only picturesque but comfortable. The play was fabulous." - corinne2464, TripAdvisor
- "★★★★★ 5 Stars! Thoroughly Modern Millie was delightful. From the costumes, set, dancing and singing there were no flaws. Ii loved the LOL moments. I would highly recommend this play." - Susan F., TripAdvisor
- Entertain This Thought: "Star Power Comes to Grand Bend" Read the full review here.
- London Free Press: "Review: Williams perfectly evil in entertaining Thoroughly Modern Millie" Read the full review here.
- Toronto Star: "Cindy Williams says Grand Bend production is Shirley to be a delight" Read the full article here.
- London Free Press: "Laverne & Shirley star Cindy Williams having fun as musical's villain at Huron Country Playhouse" Read the full article here.
- Waterloo Region Record: "Cindy Williams puts Laverne and Shirley past on pause to hit play on Thoroughly Modern Millie for Drayton Entertainment" Read the full article here.
- Clinton News Record: "Seventies television star Cindy Williams, best known for her role as Shirley Feeney in Laverne & Shirley, will be gracing the main stage at Grand Bend’s Huron Country Playhouse in June, starring as Mrs. Meers in Drayton Entertainment’s production of the hit Broadways musical comedy Thoroughly Modern Millie." Read the full article here.
- London Free Press: "Laverne and Shirley star Cindy Williams will be in Grand Bend to star in the hit musical Thoroughly Modern Millie in June." Read the full article here.
- Hollywood Icon to Star in Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend Read More
