In the revival in my head, Jessie Mueller plays Eliza, but obviously the production in my head is not this production. Still, imagine her singing "I Could've Danced All Night"...okay, I'm done now.
Keep in mind that this is a "classic" that has never had a successful revival. They need a Hugh Jackman-esque name to have any hope of this succeeding.
Even if she could, she can't even sell out THE HEIRESS. Honestly, MY FAIR LADY is an enormous show with a huge cast. Without A++++++ List stars in both roles, there's no point in them even trying.
She would need a Hugh Jackman type next to her, absolutely. Not saying that I want Hugh Jackman because honestly, I think he needs to take a break for a little while, but someone of his name caliber.
this has trainwreck all over it. SMASH will get cancelled due to low ratings and we'll have McPhee as Eliza. I see it already.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
I know Michelle Dockery has played Eliza in Pygmalion and I know she sings, so if they wanted someone well-known but not a megastar, she has my vote.
But I would also be wildly in favor of Jessica Chastain.
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-Kad
Carrie Underwood, would be perfect if you wanted to modernize it. Or dare i DREAM and say Adele? she DOES sound like Eliza before HH got a hold of her!
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I was about to suggest Anthony Warlow, Alexander Hanson, Michael Cervais, or Stephen Burntrock as Henry Higgins, but after reading Jordan's post about A+ stars that probably won't happen. Maybe one of them could play Colonel Pickering. Angela Lansbury could also play Mrs. Pierce. As for Henry Higgins, Colin Firth, maybe?
I can totally see Katherine getting Eliza if Smash is cancelled. One more reason as to why the show should be kept on the air. Could anyone see Patrick Stewart as Higgins?