Drayton Entertainment’s Thoroughly Modern Millie Is a Tap Dancer’s Delight

Drayton Entertainment is throwing it back to the era of short hemlines, glamorous frocks, head turning hats and secret speakeasys with their production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.

 

The Roaring 20s highlighted changes in society and that is what Millie has set out to do herself.  She is moving away from her family in Kansas in order to start a new modern life in New York City.  She plans to make herself a “modern” but when things don’t go as planned she is forced to create a new plan, one that involves climbing, or should I say tapping, her way to the top of society’s ladder.

Thoroughly Modern Millie Will Have You Tapping Along

What seems to be the by-gone art of tap dancing receives a grand revival in this Broadway style musical.  Almost every song includes some form of tap choreography.  Even the elevator at Millie’s rooming house requires tap dancing in order for it to operate.

With each song and dance routine Millie’s life begins to change and become more modern each day.  As the story evolves so do Millie’s plans.  Find out if Millie is able to tap her way to the top by seeing this Tony Award winning show performed by Drayton Entertainment on stage at the St Jacob’s Country Playhouse this summer.

Young Millie Dillmount has just arrived in the Big Apple in search of a new life. She’s determined to better her station by becoming a secretary for a wealthy man and then convincing him to marry her. But, it doesn’t take long before Millie’s “thoroughly modern” plan goes awry.

Get Your Tickets

Thoroughly Modern Millie is on stage from July 5 to July 23. Tickets may be purchased in person at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, online at www.draytonentertainment.com or by calling the Box Office at (519) 747-7788 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866).

The Lion King vs Aladdin Sing Off And Mashup That You Need To See And Hear

Love Disney Songs? Then You'll Love This!

Remember when the cast members of The Lion King Musical and Aladdin The Musical performed a sing off at the airport during a flight delay?



Well they have done it again! This time these broadway singers battled and collaberated on the set of Good Morning America.

WATCH: The Lion King - Musical and Aladdin - The Musical teamed up this morning for one of the most incredible Disney song mashups you will ever hear! They performed each other's songs, their own songs and even performed together! Just wow! abcn.ws/1Zf4QKO

Posted by Good Morning America on Friday, January 8, 2016

Once again these cast members created a memorable moment for Disney fans around the world. They brought the theatre to the TV set with some of the most memorable songs from the musicals and animated movies during this sing off and mashup!

Which moment did you like best? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more upcoming Disney info and Contests!

HOLY Moly The Book Mormon Is Headed For Kitchener Waterloo

Parents Night Out

 

This past weekend we made the trek to Toronto to see what all the buzz was about surrounding THE BOOK OF MORMON.


Being the brainchild of the creators of South Park we knew we had to be prepared for some shocking entertaiment. We were told by several people that it is so outrageous that it is impossible to describe.

Then we saw this fella

Which made us let our guard down a bit, but don't let him fool you. This well groomed cookie has a little more to him than you would think. You see he could be he character Elder Price. known for his "Holier Than Thou" demeanor or Elder Cunningham looking to play the part just to fit in, or maybe he is just one remaining missionaries that just keeps smiling while dealing with their inner turmoil. You'll have to be one to determine which character this cookie represents.

This musical is much more than the musical number you have seen performed at the Tony Awards


The show was filled with tongue in cheek musical numbers, some are tame like this but others will have your jaw dropping to the floor while your toe is tapping along to the beat.  The comedic timing is so incredible you'll be asking yourself did they really just say that? but before it can fully register they will deliver another line that you will shock you. It's full of dance numbers and memorable sets with a cast of characters with a variety of personalites.


It's a musical about beliefs or lack there of, cultures and how they clash, the similarites and differences of all humanity. It's also about the past and the present and if you follow closely it even references the fictional future. So while you're trying to wrap your head around this, know that I did my best to relay the story of what so many found so outrageous that it is impossible to describe.

After the show the actors informed us that they support The Actors Fund of Canada which also supports the fight against AIDS and encouraged patrons to support the cause as well.

So if you are a fan of the South Park franchise, you're okay with Explicit Language and Adult Themes, then get ready for THE BOOK OF MORMON to take it to the next level and then some next month at Centre In The Square in Kitchener Ontario!