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The Criterion Theatre in New York premiers the musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie" as a benefit performance for the Museum of the City of New York. Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gormé, and other stars arrive outside the venue and wave to fans and photographers. MCU of Universal President Milton Rackmil and his wife as they smile and pose for pictures. Actor Kevin McCarthy poses and laughs with actress Susan Stein. Co-star, Beatrice Lillie smiles as she exits a limo. Lillie greets actress Ethel Merman as she arrives with composer Jimmy Van Heusen. Van Heusen reaches out and kisses Lillie's hand. Sammy Cahn, Van Huesen's songwriting partner, points toward the crowd. A crowd of fans wave as composer Elmer Bernstein and actress Mary Tyler Moore arrive. Actress Carol Channing is escorted by Broadway producer David Murry. British actor James Fox poses next to a woman for photographers. Producer Ross Hunter poses with Nancy Sinatra. The newsreel ends with a MCU of the marquee.