Bobby Mills

Robert Charles Joseph Henry Mills III (known as Bobby). Is one of the male auditionists who gets throught the primary, secondary and main cut. He is best friends with Sheila Bryant. Bobby was played by Thomas J. Walsh

Backstory
According to Bobby, he grew up in Buffalo, NY, a middle-upper/upper-middle stage production, family style home near Buffalo, New York. However, he couldn't remember the name of the town since he blocked it out. His mother was a cards player and cheated a lot. His father used to be a big sports hero and was an alcoholic. Bobby went to a school that he refers to as “Jock City”. At the school, Bobby wasn't good at sports. His father told his friends that Bobby had polio to avoid embarrassment, and Bobby would limp for him on Father’s Day. Bobby enjoyed breaking into peoples houses and rearranging his furniture. He used to host “bizarre” musicals in his garage. According to Bobby, when he was young he was a pyromaniac and set fire to his brother.

Songs/Lyrics Sung

 * And...
 * "I'm gonna be a movie star" (Montage, Part One- Hello 12, Hello 13, Hello Love)
 * "If Troy Donahue could be a movie star, then I could be a movie star" (Montage, Part Two- Nothing)

Signature Clothing
Bobby's clothing is often a woollen beige patterned top on a light colored shirt, black trousers and shoes. A red ascot is sometimes added

Portrayals

 * Thomas J. Walsh-Original 1975 Broadway Performance
 * Matt West-1985 Movie
 * Ken Alan-2006 Broadway Revival
 * Ed Currie-2013 West end revival (photo)