SUTTON FOSTER in MILLIE Pre-B'way La Jolla 2000
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Broadway opening of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (4/18/02), clips from the world premiere/tryout production of "Millie," La Jolla Playhouse, CA., 2000. Sutton Foster in original opening number; in "Stumbling," a song cut before Broadway, with Sarah Uriarte Berry as Miss Dorothy; in "You Can Count on Me," also cut prior to New York, with Jim Stanek as Jimmy; in "Gimme Gimme" and curtain call.
THE LITTLE ROUTINE IN GIMME GIMME OH MY GOD THIS IS WONDERFUL
Yes! I wonder if it was the inspiration for the poster?
@@Curtainsup200 I was just gonna say that is where they got the image for the logo
@@keeter5 amazing! One of my favorite logos ❤❤
I wonder why they cut it? It really works.
@@maninchair6648 The final version is more suitable I think, with the sustained note instead of it just cutting there
This Gimme, Gimme is absolutely electric. And now we know she's been growling that "Juliet" since La Jolla!
I saw the show in San Diego when it was in previews. Right before Gimme, Gimme the director stopped the show and spoke to the audience. He said that this was a new song they were adding, it didn't have full orchestrations yet and they wanted to see how it worked. It was amazing. Went back to see the show weeks later, other numbers had been cut and Gimme, Gimme was fully produced.
That’s awesome!
That's what previews and out of town tryouts are for. There are no shortage of stories about shows that flopped on first opening, but evolved into hits.
Sutton knew how to command a stage even 22 years ago!!
This is amazing, never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined of ever seeing this content
it really is a star making performance. That opening routine was so great in setting up the style and tone of the show. This gives you a rush like no amount of Easter eggs could give you this bank holiday weekend! Thank you for sharing!!
no literally
I remember watching it at La Jolla Playhouse and thinking that Millie girl was gonna be a STAR!
That D in the opening number. COME ON SUTTON. Also, I love some of these old lyrics. Makes me wanna root for her more.
What a find! Praise youtube for these lost Broadway treasures.
02:55 I love this little routine , Sutton's already so damn funny and charming.
Welcome back, Aurora!
We've missed you!
P.S.
Sutton is glorious - she has this "very traditional" star power and charisma. And don't get me started on her voice!
And honestly, during it's try-out, "Millie" was a bit more charming that during it's Broadway run, in my opinion.
I agree.
I love the energy and chaos of this original opening number. Im glad they changed it but the original showed off so much of what Sutton can do, so cool
It’s much more entertaining here. They ironed out all of the quirks and eccentricity in the show for Broadway, which is disappointing considering how nuts the movie is
saw this in person - She was wonderful!
Wow, just Wow....thank you for posting. Sutton had a TONY AWARD winning performance PRE-BROADWAY. This was her breakout show and performance. Glad to see it here on UA-cam.. Thanks again.
the AUDIBLE gasp I let out at 11:42
Aurora, thank you very much for sharing this. It is a great glimpse into Sutton Foster in her star-making role. Her stage presence especially in “Gimme Gimme” is phenomenal. I also liked the little dance routine in the middle of the number.
So much energy and fire in this production!
A perfect example of what Seth Rudetsky is referring to when he says to a performer, "You've still got it!"
I always thought “The Boyfriend” never got the love it deserved but honestly if things didn’t happen the way they did, I don’t think we would have gotten this masterpiece- I mean they really only created the Millie film for Julie Andrew’s because Hollywood higher ups believe she had became “too old” to star in film adaptation of “The Boyfriend”, but if that hadn’t happened I don’t think we would have discovered all that Sutton had to offer! 💜 everything happens for a reason. Much love, everyone.
Not only that but for Kristin Chenoweth and her replacement to drop out so Sutton the understudy could become a star
Saw her in this on Broadway and it was about as perfect a musical as you can get! Was always a huge fan of the movie so I was so ready for this. I loved the subtitles for the Chinese characters that was brilliant!
The charm this show had in La Jolla…. And Sutton and Sarah
I was lucky enough to see her at LaJolla! This brings back pleasant memories!
To see how the opening changed SO DRASTICALLY to what it ended up being when it transferred. I love in development stages of theatre.
I agree. I saw it twice in La Jolla and then on Broadway and I was disappointed. This is a gem
Didn't they do costume change with a storefront on Broadway? I don't remember her in her knickers on the street
@@markbraunstein58she never took her clothes off. She just ran off and did the quick change.
@@jghays Taking her clothes off made me cringe. "Danced in my scanties" may be fine for a Sondheim lyric, but it looks awkward on stage. They should have kept to the revolving door which was the device used in the movie opening: ua-cam.com/video/GOjglFG2XAc/v-deo.html
Well given half her hair is missing for half the number who ever changed it. I applaud you.
OH THANK GOD YOU ARE BACK AURORA! We’ve missed you dearly! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
I really like a lot of the choices they made here.
...and SHE's BACK !!!
Such a pleasure, QQing you again, Aurora S. i hope your sojourn was joyous and restorative.
Deep peace be with you, from a grateful Lukerdog
I love the end of the opening where she is revealed singing her name
You always have wonderful clips, thank you! We finally got to see Sutton live in January as Marian the Librarian. It was truly a wonderful experience to finally see her perform live. She always is amazing!
Pat Carroll! I want to see more of her!
This is great to see, quite a few changes. Saw it on Broadway with my parents - wonderful. It was a magical start to my first visit to New York
The laugh at 2:57 caught me WAY off guard lmaoo. I was drawing & listening at the same time and for some reason I like jumped out of my chair LOL. (Keep in mind i had headphones on)
in love with this
Wonderful! Love Pat Caroll.
I like more this opening than the original, this song, stumbling, gives me chills!! This song would be perfect for auditioning
welcome back !!!!
Opening very character full. Like how Millie has a more homely style and development but love slickness of broadway
Love the opening
The cut lyric from Gimme Gimme:
Honeymoon and wedding bell, a
Love affair like Scott and Zelda
SO GOOD!!!
WOW! What a rendition of ‘Gethsemane’ truly one of THE most remarkable musical performances ever
You might want to move this comment elsewhere. Thanks.
I’M…OBSESSED
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU Aurora and to the person who recorded this!
What an amazing Friday gift! Thank you!
Welcome back! Thank you so much for sharing this, such a treat!
WOW! Fascinating!
Crying.
Not only was it really interesting seeing this early production of Millie, but I didn't realize that Sarah Uriarte Berry was in this show. As a teenager she was involved with the Good Company Players at Roger Rocka's Music Hall in Fresno, CA, before going on to UCLA.
So happy to see you're back! I've missed your channel.
You come home at last!!! Welcome back Spiderwoman!
I'm sure you've all already seen Bunheads, but if you haven't, Sutton is great in it. I hope she decides to do more Film/TV in the future.
I mean, she did Younger for like 7 years…
Oh my days what a find! Stunning but so pleased it was changed.
Rob Ashford really did improve the choreography on it's move to broadway.
It’s more fun here
Been looking for footage of this! Would love to see some Pat Carroll clips.
Being from Kansas and having always dreamt of moving to Manhattan, I feel personally attacked by that opening curtain.
wait a minute…IS THAT PAT CAROLL?? was she playing Mrs Meers here? What a find! 🤩
Yes, the great Pat Carroll was Mrs. Meers at La Jolla.
Does anyone know why Pat Carroll didn’t come to Bway with the show?
@@wallyrubin5173 Yeah i was wondering that myself…although Harriet Harris was fantastic!
A little side note: Sarah Uriarte Berry spent a couple of years (or was it summers?) as a cast member of several productions of the Good Company Players at Roger Rock's Theater in Fresno, CA. (Which, btw, the phenomenal Audra McDonald is also an alumni!)
Would you by any chance have the full preview show recording you could share?
18 second Quick Change of: wig, hat, dress, stockings, shoes !!!
It's like Millie from an alternate universe. 😂
Wasn't Sutton Foster a replacement for the original Millie?
yes, she replaced Erin Dilly during rehearsals.
Broadway was better but Jesus did her physical comedy really shine in this original 😍
Is that Pat Caroll standing next to Sutton Foster during the curtain call?
Totally Urban Molly
is that Michael riedel
Sutton’s pre transformation costume is too Eliza Doolittle for me
Choreography was a bit messy and fussy agree she is v good
This is a perfect role for Sutton Foster not Marian Paroo
That D in the opening number. COME ON SUTTON. Also, I love some of these old lyrics. Makes me wanna root for her more.