Millie Reunion Concert (reactions)- Page 2

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 1:19am

smidge, when I saw the ushers letting a few latecomers in, I was thinking about you and hoping that you made it! Glad to read that you did!

[smidge]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 1:30am

BroadwayConcierge said: "smidge, when I saw the ushers lettinga few latecomers in, I was thinking about you and hoping that you made it! Glad to read that you did!"

Thank you. 7 hours to get from Albany to NYC and it was worth it!!!! At the stage door a woman told Sheryl she came from Australia just for this.

[A Director]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 1:50am

This show was dated when it opened in 2002!

Urinetown should have won Best Musical.

Here's the 2002 New York Times review. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/19/movies/theater-review-all-right-everyone-smile.html

[Hank]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 1:57am

We Millie fans enjoyed this performance enormously.  I can't say enough that hasn't been said already, but for the very few that just didn't get it, that this was just a concert, and they seemed to be the ones sitting next to me in row E right side.  That said, it was so great to see most of the cast reunited, and it was a party atmosphere.  Most of the ensemble is now in their 40's or 50's, but they still have all the moves.  Casey Nicholaw however did not reprise his Speed Tapper role but appeared as Dexter, basically a cameo role with one line, "18 years".  That is also my dream role, if I ever see a community production around me casting.  I also very much enjoyed Anne L Nathan, with her lovely elbows, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Harriet Harris, and seeing Sutton and Gavin together again.

There was some ad libing, notably Marc Kudich on the subject of boss hitting on secretary scenario in this day and age, and this show would definitlly not identify with a current modern, but it was a different world back then, and I love the music and dancing.  "One step ahead Jazz Age"!

[BroadwayGuy12]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 8:44am

I don't know if I've ever had a bigger smile on my face than I did watching Sutton and Gavin in their scenes together. I'm a huge fan of both, and last night was the kind of joyous night that reminds me why I fell in love with musical theatre so many years ago.

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 9:51am

BroadwayGuy12 said: "I don't know if I've ever had a bigger smile on my face than I did watching Sutton and Gavin in their scenes together. I'm a huge fan of both, and last night was the kind of joyous night that reminds me why I fell in love with musical theatre so many years ago."

When they were swaying on the “ledge” my heart soared. 

[ren598]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 9:59am

BroadwayGuy12 said: "I don't know if I've ever had a bigger smile on my face than I did watching Sutton and Gavin in their scenes together. I'm a huge fan of both, and last night was the kind of joyous night that reminds me why I fell in love with musical theatre so many years ago."

Also a huge fan of Sutton and Gavin.  Didn’t see the original production 15 years ago, but they have great chemistry and need to do another show together.

[Famebroadway2]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 10:32am

smidge said: "Missed the first couple of scenes but was so glad I finally made it to the theatre. What a wonderful evening. Fun to see Gavin, Sutton and Marc try to hold it together before the Mrs. Meers entrapment scene. These reunion concerts are such a treat. Looking forward to Ragtime!"

 

Happy you made it! I can't imagine how anxious I would be sitting on a broken down bus.  

Does anyone know when the Ragtime concert is happening? 

[Bwayfan12092]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 10:35am

ren598 said: "BroadwayGuy12 said: "I don't know if I've ever had a bigger smile on my face than I did watching Sutton and Gavin in their scenes together. I'm a huge fan of both, and last night was the kind of joyous night that reminds me why I fell in love with musical theatre so many years ago."

Also a huge fan of Sutton and Gavin. Didn’t see the original production 15 years ago, but they have great chemistry and need to do another show together."

 

They genuinely love each other so much. You could see it in their scenes, their playfulness, and in pictures from the party afterwards. 

[broadwayboy118]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 10:43am

It was a wonderful evening. I was expecting a concert of just the songs so was elated that they did a semi-staged reading of the full script too.

Harriet Harris and Marc Kudisch were on fire. Foster and Creel are aging like fine wine. Sheryl Lee Ralph is not aging lol.

Millie truly has the perfect score - not a dud in the bunch. Seeing Forget About the Boy with the full choreo brought such joy to my soul. So appreciative of all the hard work that went into the evening. And for such a great cause as well!!

[Just_John]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 11:10am

Why is Megan McGinnis not as big as the rest of the cast?  She wasn't the original, but listening to the album now, I think she's definitely a better singer and she was fantastic overall.  

 

Also, a mouse ran down the right aisle of the orchestra during the second act.  I'd never seen one in a theatre, but being in the Lion King theatre, I immediately thought "Where is Scar?"

[barcelona20]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 12:50pm

Any videos anywhere???

[jfg729]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 1:44pm

For the record- the Marc Kudisch line was not ad libbing.  His statement about "brute force" and that not being what women want nowadays was in the original production!  Unless you are talking about the awkward pause after the "bolt the door, take off your things, lets have a taste" line. 

 

(Sorry- I know this show a little TOO well and couldn't let that one slide...)

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 1:58pm

Wait, what did Angela Christian do?

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 3:12pm

Just_John said: "Why is Megan McGinnis not as big as the rest of the cast? She wasn't the original, but listening to the album now, I think she's definitely a bettersinger and she was fantastic overall.



Also, a mouse ran down the right aisleof the orchestra during the second act. I'd never seen one in a theatre, but being in the Lion King theatre, I immediately thought "Where is Scar?""

I saw a mouse run around seats and the aisles during the first act of Hello, Dolly! during Bette’s last week (I was in a SRO spot on the aisle). I was waiting for someone to see it and to raise a stink

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 3:16pm

^I saw one running up and down the aisle during the run of Gypsy at the Shubert.  I'm absolutely terrified of rodents, so it made me extremely uncomfortable.

[smidge]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 3:17pm

n2nbaby said: "Just_John said: "Why is Megan McGinnis not as big as the rest of the cast? She wasn't the original, but listening to the album now, I think she's definitely a bettersinger and she was fantastic overall.



Also, a mouse ran down the right aisleof the orchestra during the second act. I'd never seen one in a theatre, but being in the Lion King theatre, I immediately thought "Where is Scar?""

I saw a mouse run around seats and the aisles during the first act of Hello, Dolly! during Bette’s last week (I was in a SRO spot on the aisle). I was waiting for someone to see it and to raise a stink"

Lol, you’re a stronger man than me. I probably would have screamed and bolted!

[Miserent]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 9:23pm

http://all-fades-away.tumblr.com/

Sorry Im not sure how to make it clickable. Audio of Forget About The Boy and Gimme Gimme. Sounds incredible!

[defyingravity11]

Posted: 2/13/18 at 9:57pm

It was a magical experience! The talent onstage was incredible and the audience was living for it. The only time I've seen people leap to their feet that quickly was after Rose's Turn at Patti's final performance.

[Bwayfan12092]

Posted: 2/14/18 at 9:11am

Loved loved loved this magical evening and am unhealthily desperate to relive it again lol!! If anyone knows of any video clips going around, please post!! #whoopeebaby #hotoffthepress

[broadwayboy118]

Posted: 2/14/18 at 1:34pm

I have to follow up on thia...is there a story to why Angela Christian didn't participate? She seemed to be one of the only original cast members missing.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 2/14/18 at 1:36pm

Highlights reel from TheaterMania:

http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/highlights-from-millie-reunion-concert_84084.html

[Tag]

Posted: 2/15/18 at 3:56pm

Sutton's serving up some Jennifer Holiday facial realness in that vid!

[east side story]

Posted: 2/15/18 at 4:15pm

broadwayboy118 said: "I have to follow up on thia...is there a story to why Angela Christian didn't participate? She seemed to be one of the only original cast members missing."

I cannot speak as to what exactly happened, but the original company and Angela did not get along well. She was most likely asked and declined. 

 

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/15/18 at 4:20pm

Fun post here: 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/7xodtc/just_saw_chess_at_the_kennedy_center/