My Fair Lady 1956 - Articles Page 17

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Opened: March 15, 1956

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

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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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Chatelet Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY, Dec. 9 - Jan. 2
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 12, 2010


Loewe & Lerner Du 9 décembre au 2 janvier Comment transformer une simple vendeuse de fleurs en lady? En lui faisant perdre son accent populaire! Tel est le pari du professeur Higgins. Et comment tirer d'une pièce de George Bernard Shaw sans déclaration d'amour, ni scène dansée, un musical à succès? Cet autre pari était fou, son plébiscite le fut plus encore.

PA Shakes' A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Closes 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

Photo Flash: MY FAIR LADY Opens at Maine State Music Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2010


MY FAIR LADY runs from Wednesday, June 30 through Saturday, July 17. Tickets are available online at www.msmt.org, by phone at (207) 725-8769, or at the box office at Pickard Theatre on the Bowdoin College campus.

PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

Alley Set for BEHANDING Regional Premiere; Season Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2010


Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announced that the Alley Theatre subscription season, the Theatre's 64th, will combine two world premieres, including Rajiv Joseph's psychological thriller The Medusa Body and Herbert Siguenza's new solo play A Weekend With Pablo Picasso, with new large-scale productions of Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, the fantasy by J.M. Barrie, Pygmalion, George Bernard Shaw's great romantic comedy and Amadeus, Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning play.

PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

40th Anniversary CAPA Summer Movie Series Lineup Announced, Runs 6/4-7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2010


The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2010 with an impressive assembly of classics, cult favorites, and much beloved films. The 2010 series, made possible through the generous support of PNC, will run June 4 - July 25 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.).

Closing of Candlelight Dinner Playhouse's MY FAIR LADY 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


Colorado's Candlelight Dinner Playhouse presents MY FAIR LADY. Lerner & Loewe's legendary musical transports audiences to the lively heart of London with unforgettable songs in this delightful American musical classic which has captivated audiences for more than 50 years.

MCCC's Kelsey Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY, Opens 5/7
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2010


The tale of the Cockney girl-turned-aristocrat comes to life at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. Pierrot Productions presents the celebrated Broadway musical, 'My Fair Lady,' Fridays, May 7 and 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, May 8 and 15 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, May 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is conveniently located on Mercer's West Windsor campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Stoneham Theatre Closes MY FAIR LADY, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010


Stoneham Theatre will close 'My Fair Lady'; directed by Caitlin Lowans and featuring Robyn Lee and Timothy John Smith on May 2nd.

40th Anniversary CAPA Summer Movie Series Lineup Announced, Runs 6/4-7/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 26, 2010


The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2010 with an impressive assembly of classics, cult favorites, and much beloved films. The 2010 series, made possible through the generous support of PNC, will run June 4 - July 25 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.).

MCCC's Kelsey Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY, Opens 5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 19, 2010


The tale of the Cockney girl-turned-aristocrat comes to life at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. Pierrot Productions presents the celebrated Broadway musical, 'My Fair Lady,' Fridays, May 7 and 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, May 8 and 15 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, May 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is conveniently located on Mercer's West Windsor campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Photo Coverage: O'Hara and Szot Star in NY Pops - Best of Lerner & Loewe
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 17, 2010


On Friday, April 16, 2010 at 8:00PM, The New York Pops celebrated Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe at Carnegie Hall with a vibrant program of the timeless music created by the iconic songwriting duo.

O'Hara, Szot et al. Join NY Pops for Concert at Carnegie Hall, 4/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2010


On Friday, April 16, 2010 at 8:00PM, The New York Pops will celebrate Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe at Carnegie Hall with a vibrant program of the timeless music created by the iconic songwriting duo. Headlining the program are Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot, the stars of the Tony award-winning Broadway revival South Pacific. Tenor Michael Slattery, The Clurman Singers, and dancers from the New York Theatre Ballet join The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke for this thrilling collection of classic favorites from My Fair Lady, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, Gigi and Brigadoon.

Stoneham Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY, 4/8-5/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2010


Stoneham Theatre presents 'My Fair Lady'; directed by Caitlin Lowans and featuring Robyn Lee and Timothy John Smith. Performances run from April 8 through May 2: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm).

STAGE TUBE: O'Hara, Szot & NY Pops Pay Tribute to Lerner and Loewe Promo
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 6, 2010


On Friday, April 16, 2010 at 8:00PM, The New York Pops will celebrate Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe at Carnegie Hall with a vibrant program of the timeless music created by the iconic songwriting duo. Headlining the program are Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot, the stars of the Tony award-winning Broadway revival South Pacific. Tenor Michael Slattery, The Clurman Singers, and dancers from the New York Theatre Ballet join The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke for this thrilling collection of classic favorites from My Fair Lady, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, Gigi and Brigadoon. BroadwayWorld brings you a behind-the-scenes conversation between O'Hara, Szot and Reineke at Sardi's, featuring a special impromptu performance of 'I Could Have Danced All Night' from My Fair Lady by O'Hara.

Signature Theatre Closes the Curtain on SWEENEY TODD, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.

O’Hara and Szot Join The New York Pops for a Tribute To Lerner and Loewe 4/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2010


On Friday, April 16 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot, stars from Lincoln Center's award-winning revival of South Pacific join The New York Pops, under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, for The Best of Lerner and Loewe-a tribute to one of Broadway's greatest creative teams: lyricist/librettist Alan Jay Lerner and composer Frederick Loewe.

Stoneham Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY, 4/8-5/2
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2010


Stoneham Theatre presents 'My Fair Lady'; directed by Caitlin Lowans and featuring Robyn Lee and Timothy John Smith. Performances run from April 8 through May 2: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm).

MY FAIR LADY Opens Tonight at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse
by Samantha Jacobsen - Mar 12, 2010


Candlelight Dinner Playhouse proudly presents 'My Fair Lady,' the classic tale about a draggle-tailed guttersnipe who learns to talk like a lady.

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Presents MY FAIR LADY 3/12-5/30
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010


Colorado's Candlelight Dinner Playhouse presents MY FAIR LADY. Lerner & Loewe's legendary musical transports audiences to the lively heart of London with unforgettable songs in this delightful American musical classic which has captivated audiences for more than 50 years.

O'Hara, Szot et al. Join NY Pops for Concert at Carnegie Hall, 4/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


On Friday, April 16, 2010 at 8:00PM, The New York Pops will celebrate Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe at Carnegie Hall with a vibrant program of the timeless music created by the iconic songwriting duo. Headlining the program are Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot, the stars of the Tony award-winning Broadway revival South Pacific. Tenor Michael Slattery, The Clurman Singers, and dancers from the New York Theatre Ballet join The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke for this thrilling collection of classic favorites from My Fair Lady, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, Gigi and Brigadoon.

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Presents MY FAIR LADY 3/12-5/30
by Mary Hanrahan - Mar 2, 2010


Colorado's Candlelight Dinner Playhouse presents MY FAIR LADY. Lerner & Loewe's legendary musical transports audiences to the lively heart of London with unforgettable songs in this delightful American musical classic which has captivated audiences for more than 50 years.

PYGMALION Closes 2/21 at The Kelsey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2010


'Pygmalion' will play its final show on Feb. 21 at the Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.

Other Productions of My Fair Lady

1956   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1957   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1958   West End London Production
West End
1964   Broadway City Center Revival
Broadway
1964   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1968   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1976   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1977   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1979   West End London Revival
West End
1981   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1993   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1993   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2001   West End Royal National Theatre Production
West End
2002   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2005   UK Tour National Tour
UK Tour
2018   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2019   US Tour Revival Tour
US Tour
2022   West End London Production
West End
2022   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

My Fair Lady - 1956 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ian Richardson
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical George Rose
1957 Tony Awards Best Choreography Hanya Holm
1957 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Franz Allers
1957 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Cecil Beaton
1957 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Cecil Beaton
1957 Tony Awards Best Direction Moss Hart
1957 Tony Awards Best Musical Frederick Loewe
1957 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Rex Harrison
1957 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Stanley Holloway
1957 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Robert Coote
1957 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Julie Andrews
1957 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Oliver Smith
1957 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Oliver Smith
1956 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Frederick Loewe
1956 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Alan Jay Lerner
1956 Theatre World Awards Performance John Michael King

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