MFL Recording - Cover Reference?

[MarkBearSF]

As we're about to leave for a NY trip, including My Fair Lady, I need your help for pre-show brunch discussion....

I keep remembering a speech from a gay play about seeing the famous Hirshfeld cover of the MFL cast recording with the heavenly creator pulling the strings to Henry & Eliza puppets. Interestingly, at various times, I can picture characters by McNally (L,V,C!), Tony Kushner (AiA), or Paul Rudnick (Jeffrey) all giving that speech.

What was the play and character?

Thanks!

[jkstheatrescene]

Can't help you with your actual question, but I believe the "heavenly creator" you referred to is really supposed to be George Bernard Shaw.

[IronMan]

It is indeed from Rudnick's "Jeffery" delivered in the film by Nathan Lane as Father Dan.  

[IronMan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPoQdVdaT-Y

[MarkBearSF]

Thanks - and I pictured Nathan Lane delivering it. (Which I guess would've left AiA out - also because it would have to be Louis and would've been Jewish)

[Wick3]

Love that scene... Ask a Clergyman in the play Jeffrey. Sadly I've never seen a production of the play but I remember watching the movie back in college back in the day! I just rewatched the scene and Nathan Lane looks cute in the scene! Jump to 3:30.