Is "Thoroughly Modern Millie" Racist? (from an Asian who's done the show!)

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Lindsay Burton
Published at : 03 Nov 2021
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I saw an article this week about how a Long Island production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" drew criticism from the Asian American community. Here’s why I strongly disagree and side with the show.

Broadway World article: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Protestors-Take-On-Long-Island-High-School-Production-of-THOROUGHLY-MODERN-MILLIE-Citing-Racism-is-Not-Entertainment-20190408

Scanlan Letter: https://www.mtishows.com/sites/default/files/ftp_batch_folder/ftp%20batch%20folder/Letter-from-Dick-Scanlan-for-Licensees.pdf

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