SUTTON FOSTER in MILLIE Pre-B'way La Jolla 2000 

This Gimme, Gimme is absolutely electric. And now we know she's been growling that "Juliet" since La Jolla!

I saw the show in San Diego when it was in previews. Right before Gimme, Gimme the director stopped the show and spoke to the audience. He said that this was a new song they were adding, it didn't have full orchestrations yet and they wanted to see how it worked. It was amazing. Went back to see the show weeks later, other numbers had been cut and Gimme, Gimme was fully produced.

THE LITTLE ROUTINE IN GIMME GIMME OH MY GOD THIS IS WONDERFUL

it really is a star making performance. That opening routine was so great in setting up the style and tone of the show. This gives you a rush like no amount of Easter eggs could give you this bank holiday weekend! Thank you for sharing!!

This is amazing, never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined of ever seeing this content

Sutton knew how to command a stage even 22 years ago!!

I remember watching it at La Jolla Playhouse and thinking that Millie girl was gonna be a STAR!

Welcome back, Aurora! We've missed you! P.S. Sutton is glorious - she has this "very traditional" star power and charisma. And don't get me started on her voice! And honestly, during it's try-out, "Millie" was a bit more charming that during it's Broadway run, in my opinion.

That D in the opening number. COME ON SUTTON. Also, I love some of these old lyrics. Makes me wanna root for her more.

Aurora, thank you very much for sharing this. It is a great glimpse into Sutton Foster in her star-making role. Her stage presence especially in “Gimme Gimme” is phenomenal. I also liked the little dance routine in the middle of the number.

Wow, just Wow....thank you for posting. Sutton had a TONY AWARD winning performance PRE-BROADWAY. This was her breakout show and performance. Glad to see it here on RU-vid.. Thanks again.

I love the energy and chaos of this original opening number. Im glad they changed it but the original showed off so much of what Sutton can do, so cool

the AUDIBLE gasp I let out at 11:42

Saw her in this on Broadway and it was about as perfect a musical as you can get! Was always a huge fan of the movie so I was so ready for this. I loved the subtitles for the Chinese characters that was brilliant!

What a find! Praise youtube for these lost Broadway treasures. 02:55 I love this little routine , Sutton's already so damn funny and charming.

I always thought “The Boyfriend” never got the love it deserved but honestly if things didn’t happen the way they did, I don’t think we would have gotten this masterpiece- I mean they really only created the Millie film for Julie Andrew’s because Hollywood higher ups believe she had became “too old” to star in film adaptation of “The Boyfriend”, but if that hadn’t happened I don’t think we would have discovered all that Sutton had to offer! 💜 everything happens for a reason. Much love, everyone.

saw this in person - She was wonderful!

The laugh at 2:57 caught me WAY off guard lmaoo. I was drawing & listening at the same time and for some reason I like jumped out of my chair LOL. (Keep in mind i had headphones on)

A perfect example of what Seth Rudetsky is referring to when he says to a performer, "You've still got it!"

The charm this show had in La Jolla…. And Sutton and Sarah

...and SHE's BACK !!! Such a pleasure, QQing you again, Aurora S. i hope your sojourn was joyous and restorative. Deep peace be with you, from a grateful Lukerdog

I was lucky enough to see her at LaJolla! This brings back pleasant memories!

OH THANK GOD YOU ARE BACK AURORA! We’ve missed you dearly! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

You always have wonderful clips, thank you! We finally got to see Sutton live in January as Marian the Librarian. It was truly a wonderful experience to finally see her perform live. She always is amazing!

I really like a lot of the choices they made here.

I love the end of the opening where she is revealed singing her name

This is great to see, quite a few changes. Saw it on Broadway with my parents - wonderful. It was a magical start to my first visit to New York

So much energy and fire in this production!

WOW! What a rendition of ‘Gethsemane’ truly one of THE most remarkable musical performances ever

Pat Carroll! I want to see more of her!

To see how the opening changed SO DRASTICALLY to what it ended up being when it transferred. I love in development stages of theatre.

in love with this

The cut lyric from Gimme Gimme: Honeymoon and wedding bell, a Love affair like Scott and Zelda SO GOOD!!!

Wonderful! Love Pat Caroll.

What an amazing Friday gift! Thank you!

welcome back !!!!

Welcome back! Thank you so much for sharing this, such a treat!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU Aurora and to the person who recorded this!

Opening very character full. Like how Millie has a more homely style and development but love slickness of broadway

18 second Quick Change of: wig, hat, dress, stockings, shoes !!!

Love the opening

So happy to see you're back! I've missed your channel.

WOW! Fascinating!

I’M…OBSESSED

I like more this opening than the original, this song, stumbling, gives me chills!! This song would be perfect for auditioning

Not only was it really interesting seeing this early production of Millie, but I didn't realize that Sarah Uriarte Berry was in this show. As a teenager she was involved with the Good Company Players at Roger Rocka's Music Hall in Fresno, CA, before going on to UCLA.

Crying.

I'm sure you've all already seen Bunheads, but if you haven't, Sutton is great in it. I hope she decides to do more Film/TV in the future.

You come home at last!!! Welcome back Spiderwoman!

Being from Kansas and having always dreamt of moving to Manhattan, I feel personally attacked by that opening curtain.

Rob Ashford really did improve the choreography on it's move to broadway.

Been looking for footage of this! Would love to see some Pat Carroll clips.

Oh my days what a find! Stunning but so pleased it was changed.

It's like Millie from an alternate universe. 😂

Would you by any chance have the full preview show recording you could share?

wait a minute…IS THAT PAT CAROLL?? was she playing Mrs Meers here? What a find! 🤩

A little side note: Sarah Uriarte Berry spent a couple of years (or was it summers?) as a cast member of several productions of the Good Company Players at Roger Rock's Theater in Fresno, CA. (Which, btw, the phenomenal Audra McDonald is also an alumni!)

Broadway was better but Jesus did her physical comedy really shine in this original 😍

Totally Urban Molly

Is that Pat Caroll standing next to Sutton Foster during the curtain call?

is that Michael riedel

Wasn't Sutton Foster a replacement for the original Millie?

Choreography was a bit messy and fussy agree she is v good

Sutton’s pre transformation costume is too Eliza Doolittle for me

This is a perfect role for Sutton Foster not Marian Paroo

That D in the opening number. COME ON SUTTON. Also, I love some of these old lyrics. Makes me wanna root for her more.