My Fair Lady 1956 - Articles Page 2.6

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Opened: March 15, 1956

My Fair Lady - 1956 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

Adapted from "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw

My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The story concerns Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist, so that she may pass as a well-born lady. The musical's 1956 Broadway production was a hit, setting what was then the record for the longest run of any major musical theatre production in history. It was followed by a hit London production, a popular film version, and numerous revivals. It has been called "the perfect musical".

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State Theatre New Jersey Presents Lincoln Center Theater's MY FAIR LADY This January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2022


State Theatre New Jersey presents Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady.

Lincoln Center Theater's MY FAIR LADY To Play The Palace Theater Waterbury January 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2022


The Palace Theater Waterbury has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Waterbury on January 24, 25, and 26, 2023.

Lesley Garrett Joins UK Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2022


Birmingham Hippodrome have announced that opera superstar Lesley Garrett will be playing the role of Mrs Pearce in Lerner & Loewe’s critically acclaimed My Fair Lady when it comes to the city next year (Wed 8 Mar – Sun 19 Mar 2023) .

Photos: First Look at Madeline Powell, Jonathan Grunert & More in MY FAIR LADY North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2022


The touring production of MY FAIR LADY opened in New Haven, CT on October 19th at The Shubert Theatre and has since had stops in Bloomington, IN and Midland, MI and is currently in  Dallas, TX for two weeks. Get a first look at photos here!

MY FAIR LADY To Be Presented By Broadway Dallas; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2022


Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Dallas' Music Hall at Fair Park from November 1-13, 2022 as part of the 2022-2023 Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas. Tickets are on sale now.

New Venues Announced For UK And Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2022


Further venues have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY. The sumptuous production will visit Sunderland Empire (1st - 11th February), Bristol Hippodrome (14th - 25th February), Birmingham Hippodrome (8th - 19th March) and finally Manchester Palace (22nd March - 1st April).

The Museum Club at The Wick to Open with Gala Performance by Christine Andreas This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 11, 2022


The Wick Costume Museum has undergone a dramatic high-tech transformation, resulting in a stunning new venue, rechristened The Museum Club at The Wick. The completely renovated space will feature immersive video experiences, historic costume displays, dining, and entertainment. The Gala Grand Opening is Friday, September 16, and includes an intimate concert by Christine Andreas.

Shubert Theatre 2022-2023 Season Tickets Go On Sale Today
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2022


Anthony McDonald, Executive Director of Shubert Theatre, has announced the schedule of 2022-2023 shows for the theater’s 108th Anniversary Season.

Cast Announced For UK and Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022


Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY, which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 8 March – Sunday 26 March 2023.

Vanessa Redgrave Departs MY FAIR LADY Following a 'Stretch of COVID'
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 5, 2022


Vanessa Redgrave has played her final performance in the West End production of My Fair Lady. The actress, who played Mrs. Higgins in the limited engagement, writes that she 'needs a rest following a stretch of Covid.' Heather Jackson takes over the role in the production's final weeks.

Review: MY FAIR LADY at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Jul 28, 2022


What did our critic think of MY FAIR LADY at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis? My Fair Lady is a musical based on George Bernard Shaw's 1913 play Pygmalion, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Lowe. The story centers around Cockney flower girl Eliza Dolittle, who becomes Professor Henry Higgin's 'experiment' in phonetics but quickly proves to Higgins and to the audiences that she is quite more and is more of a lady than anyone can originally see. If you enjoy the 'Golden Age' of musicals, this one is not to be missed.

MY FAIR LADY Now Playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022


Broadway In Chicago has announced the North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement only through July 10, 2022.

Shubert Theatre New Haven Announces 2022-2023 Broadway Series Featuring MY FAIR LADY, A SOLDIER'S PLAY & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2022


The Shubert Theatre has announced the lineup of the 2022-2023 Broadway Series shows for the theatre’s 108th Anniversary Season.

BWW Review: Lincoln Center Theatre's MY FAIR LADY at Key Bank State Theatre
by Roy Berko - Jun 9, 2022


What did our critic think of My Fair Lady at Connor Palace? What do Rogers and Hammerstein, Irving Berlin, Frank Loesser and Cole Porter all have in common? Yes, they are all composers of American musicals, but they are also just some of those who attempted, and failed, to make George Bernard Shaw's classical PYGMALION into a musical.

MY FAIR LADY Comes to the Birmingham Hippodrome in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022


Birmingham Hippodrome have today announced that New York's Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY will play at the theatre from Wednesday 8 March – Sunday 26 March 2023 as part of a UK and Ireland tour which begins in September 2022 following a limited engagement at the London Coliseum this summer.

Happy Eliza Doolittle Day!
by HaleyJane Rose - May 20, 2022


'On the twentieth of May, I proclaim Eliza Doolittle Day!' Take a listen to 'Just You Wait' from My Fair Lady to celebrate Eliza's day!

BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY The Licoln Center Theater Production at Proctors
by Marc Savitt - May 19, 2022


Directed by Bartlett Sher this production remains true to the original, but some updates have been made including some refreshing of the book and dialogue some of which shine a brighter light on the equality of the sexes despite social norms of the time.  Much of which was notably popular with the audience.

VIDEO: First Look at MY FAIR LADY in the West End
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2022


New production footage has been released today of the company of My Fair Lady. The company features Harry Hadden-Paton as Henry Higgins, Amara Okereke as Eliza Doolittle, Stephen K Amos as Alfred P Doolittle, Dame Vanessa Redgrave as Mrs Higgins, Malcolm Sinclair as Colonel Pickering, Maureen Beattie as Mrs Pearce, and Sharif Afifi as Freddy Eynsford-Hill.

MY FAIR LADY to Play Detroit Opera House This July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022


The North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY, directed by Bartlett Sher, will play the Detroit Opera House, July 12-24, 2022.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of MY FAIR LADY at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2022


Bartlett Sher’s glorious multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe’s much loved My Fair Lady which will transfer to the London Coliseum for a limited summer engagement in what will be the first major West End revival of the show for 21 years.

BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Barb Burke - May 13, 2022


This production has a mega-talented color-blind cast that turns every song into a showstopper. Read our BWW critic's review.

BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 4, 2022


Based on George Bernard Shaw's 1913 play, Pygmalion, My Fair Lady is set in London in the year 1912. Read what our critic has to say.

MY FAIR LADY Announced At The Orpheum, Tickets On Sale Friday
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2022


The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that tickets for Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY will go on sale Friday, May 6 at 10am.

MY FAIR LADY National Tour is Coming to Proctors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2022


Proctors will welcome the North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY, directed by Bartlett Sher, at Proctors Tuesday, May 17 to Sunday, May 22, 2022.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the West End Revival of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022


New rehearsal images have been released today of the company of My Fair Lady. The company features Harry Hadden-Paton as Henry Higgins, Amara Okereke as Eliza Doolittle, Stephen K Amos as Alfred P Doolittle, Dame Vanessa Redgrave as Mrs Higgins, Malcolm Sinclair as Colonel Pickering, Maureen Beattie as Mrs Pearce, and Sharif Afifi as Freddy Eynsford-Hill.

My Fair Lady FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of My Fair Lady have there been?
My Fair Lady has had 24 productions including Broadway which opened in 1956, Broadway which opened in 1956, US Tour which opened in 1957, West End which opened in 1958, Broadway which opened in 1964, Regional (US) which opened in 1964, Off-Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1976, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1977, West End which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1981, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1993, West End which opened in 2001, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2002, UK Tour which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2018, US Tour which opened in 2019, West End which opened in 2022 and US Tour which opened in 2022.
What Tony Awards has My Fair Lady been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Hanya Holm, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Franz Allers , Best Costume Design for Cecil Beaton, Best Costume Design for Cecil Beaton , Best Direction for Moss HartBest Scenic Design for Oliver Smith and Best Scenic Design for Oliver Smith.
What Tony Awards has My Fair Lady won?
Best Musical, Best Choreography for Hanya Holm Best Conductor and Musical Director for Franz Allers , Best Costume Design for Cecil Beaton, Best Costume Design for Cecil Beaton , Best Direction for Moss Hart, Best Scenic Design for Oliver Smith, Best Scenic Design for Oliver Smith, .
What awards has My Fair Lady been nominated for?
My Fair Lady has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, John Michael King received a Performance nomination at the Theatre World Awards for his role in the show.
What awards has My Fair Lady won?
My Fair Lady has won several prestigious awards. It was awarded Best Musical by the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, John Michael King received the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his role in the show. These accolades highlight the exceptional quality and talent showcased in My Fair Lady.

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