Hi Guys, want an opinion on the musical Dames At Sea for our high school show next spring.  Has anyone out there done this show?  (Sounds like a dumb question) What are your thoughts?  Right now I am toying between Dames At Sea and Throughly Modern Millie.  I know they are different in difficulty, but kind of have the same story line.  I guess the deal is, I am wanting something that is NOT going to leave me unable to function, but I also want to do a top notch production that will draw a crowd.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks, Alice 

I love "Dames at Sea" - when I was younger, I played Dick ... and I've directed and choreographed it twice.

It's always a big hit - those audiences just love all that tap dancing LOL.

There are HUGE differences between "Dames at Sea" and "Thoroughly Modern MIllie" - in addition to the sets, costumes, orchestra, etc, there is a huge cast in "TMM" and only seven people in "Dames at Sea." I've seen a small chorus added to the final number in "Dames"...but it doesn't really work - in fact, sort of spoils the fun of having a 'huge' finale with seven people.

I believe the script and score for "Dames" is much livelier and more fun than "TMM" - in fact, the show itself has a tighter and funnier book. But, of course, it's not as famous as "TMM." If you require a big 'name' show to bring in audiences, "Dames" is probably not for you. Luckily, LOL, our school shows fill up, no matter WHAT the show is.