World Ballroom Showdance Champion Joanne Clifton is to appear in the title role of Thoroughly Modern Millie at Leeds Grand Theatre from 17th – 22nd April.
Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is based on the 1967 Academy Award-winning film. Taking audiences back to the height of the Jazz Age in 1920s New York City, when ‘moderns’ – including a flapper named Millie – were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines, entering the workforce and rewriting the rules of love.
Joining Joanne on stage is musical theatre actor Lucas Rush who takes the role of Mrs Meers, the evil proprietor of the Hotel Priscilla. From explosive tap numbers to a ‘Fred and Ginger’ dance routine on a window ledge, and featuring hit songs including Gimme Gimme and Not for the Life of Me Thoroughly Modern Millie is a brilliantly funny and entertaining show for all the family.
Thoroughly Modern Millie is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 17th to Saturday 22nd April. Tickets are priced from £22.50 to £41.50. Book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com or call Box Office on 0844 848 27 00.
