abstract:Thoroughly Modern Millie is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics by Dick Scanlan, and a book by Richard Morris and Scanlan. Based on the 1967 film of the same name, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love – a thoroughly modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce.
Mr. Ryan and his partner, Rob Ashford, the Tony Award-winning director and choreographer of productions like "Thoroughly ModernMillie" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, " are part of the crowd.