Before "Thoroughly

Modern Millie" took Broadway by storm in 2002, it was an Oscar winning

film in 1967 starring Julie Andrews. While two songs from the film survived,

the story remains the same. Millie, a Midwestern girl, comes to New York

City, determined to take it by storm and marry a rich man. Atlanta audiences

will get their chance to see how Millie does in the Big Apple, as the

show runs at the Fox Theatre through Aug. 10.

"Thoroughly

Modern Mille" nabbed six Tony Awards in 2002, including Best Musical.

It features tap dancing, jazz standards, elegant costumes of the Roaring

20s, a great sense of humor and a love story. The two songs that survived

from the movie are "Thoroughly Modern Millie," and "Jimmy,"

which is about the man that Millie reluctantly falls in love with.

The cast includes

Darcie Roberts as Millie. Roberts originated the role of Millie in the

workshop stages of the show. Roberts is also one third of the country

rock trio The Roberts Girls. Pamela Isaacs will perform the role of Muzzy

Van Hossmere. Isaacs was on the HBO series "Oz" in the recurring

role of Mary Glynn and was also nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress

for her role in "The Life."

Hollis Reznik,

whose experience includes performing the role of Fantine in two National

tours of "Les Miserables" as well as countless productions in

Chicago, plays the role of Mrs. Meers, while Matt Cavanaugh, who played

Bud in the Broadway production of "Urban Cowboy" will play Jimmy.

Performances

of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" will be at 8 p.m. through Saturday

with matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and an evening

performance on Sunday at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20-$50 and are

available at any Ticketmaster outlet or by calling 404-817-8700.

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