CURTAIN UP: This week we spotlight Thoroughly Modern Millie, which opened 23 years ago this week, opening on April 18, 2003, and running 903 performances. The show propelled Sutton Foster to stardom. However, she was not the original choice for the lead. Kristin Chenoweth was in the original 1999 workshop and then played the role at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego. However, she did not continue with the role of Millie in order to film her own sitcom. She was replaced by Erin Dilly, but prior to public previews, Foster, her understudy, was chosen to assume the title role.
“Curtain Up” is our weekly program playing a complete cast recording from Overture to Finale. It premieres on Friday at 8pm EST with two re-broadcasts – the following Monday at 2am EST and Wednesday at 11am EST. You can listen online here on our website or via apps and devices (Apple iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Echo/Alexa etc.).
Peruse our catalog and make a selection. Each night from 8-10PM (EST) we play all your requests! Or check out our lineup of shows and special programming segments.
Take a break and enjoy our selection of games including Wordle, Crossword & Jigsaw Puzzles, Word Search, Trivia Challenge, Escape Room, and more.