Alan Jay Lerner News
Date of Birth: August 31, 1918
Date of Death: June 14, 1986 (67)
Nathaniel Parker Will Lead MY FAIR LADY as Professor Higgins in Australian Season
Olivier Award winner Nathaniel Parker, known for Wolf Hall and The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, will star as Professor Henry Higgins in Opera Australia and John Frost's 70th Anniversary season of MY FAIR LADY, completing the musical's cast.
Review: Hale Centre Theatre’s MY FAIR LADY is Pleasurably Gratifying
MY FAIR LADY on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a pleasurably gratifying new exploration of a classic.
Interview: Director Katie Spelman of BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse
I spoke with Chicago born, Brooklyn-based director/choreographer Katie Spelman about her focus on the unique blend of fantasy, Golden Age musical style, and deep romantic themes of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon she is helming at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Review: Ella Mae Dixon Swings Through Broadway at 54 Below
Ella Mae Dixon brought jazz swagger and Broadway heart to 54 Below with SWINGIN’ SHOWTUNES on 5/10! Blending powerhouse vocals, vulnerable storytelling and inventive arrangements, Dixon turned classic musical theater into vibrant late-night jazz.
Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
Next week, 54 Below will present the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes, Sing4Her in support of The Foundation for Women’s Cancer and more.
54 SINGS LERNER & LOEWE Will Come to 54 Below
Four Tony-nominated performers join an ensemble cast at 54 Below for 54 SINGS LERNER & LOEWE, featuring songs from BRIGADOON, CAMELOT, GIGI, and a special 70th anniversary tribute to MY FAIR LADY.
Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Originally Had Different Names?
Perhaps the most well-known instance of a show changing titles during the development process belongs to the groundbreaking 1943 phenomenon, Oklahoma! The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that changed the art form in terms of subject matter, integration of elements, and more was originally titled Awa
Robert Cuccioli and More to Star in 54 SINGS LERNER & LOEWE at 54 Below
54 Below will present 54 SINGS LERNER & LOEWE, featuring four Tony Award nominees including Robert Cuccioli and Josie de Guzman, with a special 70th anniversary tribute to MY FAIR LADY.
2026 Tony Honors Go To 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin and Loren Plotkin
The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.
Stevie Holland Releases TALK TO YOUR TOMATOES Vinyl, Sets 54 Below Concert
Jazz vocalist Stevie Holland announced the vinyl release of her album TALK TO YOUR TOMATOES, featuring originals and standards, alongside an upcoming celebratory concert at 54 Below in New York City.
Photos: See Highlights of KAREN MASON'S BIRTHDAY BASH at Birdland
See photos and a review of the March 30th night celebrating cabaret and musical star Karen Mason's birthday at Birdland Jazz Club, by guest contributor Maryann Lopinto.
Max von Essen, Betsy Morgan and More to Join Tyne Daly for BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse
The full cast has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's production of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon, starring Tyne Daly, Max von Essen, Betsy Morgan, and more, and being presented this spring and summer.
Did you Know that These Broadway Shows Are Inspired by Magazine Articles?
Musicals and plays based on movies? Many.
Listen: Claybourne Elder Releases Debut Album 'If The Stars Were Mine'
If the Stars Were Mine, the debut album from Claybourne Elder, is now available in digital and streaming formats.
Stevie Holland to Present Vinyl of TALK TO YOUR TOMATOES and Concert at 54 Below
Stevie Holland – the award-winning jazz vocalist and songwriter – will release a vinyl edition of her new album Talk to Your Tomatoes, and will perform a concert at 54 Below.
Review: Kate Baldwin's THE BUCKET SHOW at 54 Below Belongs On Everyone's Wish List
The Lady doesn't need improving.
Cast Set For 70th Anniversary Performance of MY FAIR LADY at Opera Australia
Producers Opera Australia and John Frost for Crossroads Live have announced cast members for the upcoming 70th Anniversary of the much-loved musical My Fair Lady, which will premiere at the Sydney Opera House in September.
Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University.
Review: MY FAIR LADY by American Theater Group-Marvelous
American Theater Group (ATG) is topping off their 2025-2026 season with a superb main stage production of Lerner and Loewe’s musical theatre gem, My Fair Lady.
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