My Fair Lady 1956 - Articles Page 18

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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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My Fair Lady - 1956 - Broadway Articles Page 18

Portman Denies Involvement in 'My Fair Lady' Film
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2010


According to a reprepresentattive for Natalie Portman, the actress will not be involved in the upcoming remake of 'My Fair Lady' film. A report from Star magazine suggested that Portman had been campaigning for the role immortalized by Audrey Hepburn in the 1964 film.

Marriott Theatre Closes MY FAIR LADY, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, wraps up its highly acclaimed 2009 season with an enchanting retelling of the timeless Tony Award-winning musical MY FAIR LADY. The production will close on February 14, 2010.

Kelsey Theatre Presents PYGMALION
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Pierrot Productions brings George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion' to life with a new spin at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.

Kelsey Theatre Presents PYGMALION
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Pierrot Productions brings George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion' to life with a new spin at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.

Kelsey Theatre Opens Production of PYGMALION, 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Pierrot Productions brings George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion' to life with a new spin at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

Kelsey Theatre Presents PYGMALION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 15, 2010


Pierrot Productions brings George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion' to life with a new spin at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.

Marriott Theatre Mounts An Unusual And Loverly 'My Fair Lady'
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 19, 2009


At the "theater-in-the-round" Marriott Theatre in Chicago's northern suburb of Lincolnshire, for the next two months or so, theatergoers will find a different sort of "My Fair Lady" than the one they might expect to find. Now, it is hilarious, very truthful and detailed, and its leading performances are gutsy and intelligent,....

Photo Flash: Marriott Theatre Opens MY FAIR LADY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 17, 2009


The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, wraps up its highly acclaimed 2009 season with an enchanting retelling of the timeless Tony Award-winning musical MY FAIR LADY. The production opens December 16th and runs through February 14, 2010. Dominic Missimi (Les Miserables) will direct.

Marriott Theatre Opens MY FAIR LADY
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2009


The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, wraps up its highly acclaimed 2009 season with an enchanting retelling of the timeless Tony Award-winning musical MY FAIR LADY. The production previews December 9th, opens December 16th, and runs through February 14, 2010. Dominic Missimi (Les Miserables) will direct.

Marriott Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY 12/16-2/14/2010
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2009


The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, wraps up its highly acclaimed 2009 season with an enchanting retelling of the timeless Tony Award-winning musical MY FAIR LADY. The production previews December 9th, opens December 16th, and runs through February 14, 2010. Dominic Missimi (Les Miserables) will direct.

Marriott Theatre's Kettenring Led MY FAIR LADY Begins Previews 12/9
by Eddie Varley - Dec 4, 2009


The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, wraps up its highly acclaimed 2009 season with an enchanting retelling of the timeless Tony Award-winning musical MY FAIR LADY. The production previews December 9th, opens December 16th, and runs through February 14, 2010. Dominic Missimi (Les Miserables) will direct.

Marriott Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY 12/16-2/14/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2009


The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, wraps up its highly acclaimed 2009 season with an enchanting retelling of the timeless Tony Award-winning musical MY FAIR LADY. The production previews December 9th, opens December 16th, and runs through February 14, 2010. Dominic Missimi (Les Miserables) will direct.

Marriott Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY; Previews Tonight, 12/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 19, 2009


The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, wraps up its highly acclaimed 2009 season with an enchanting retelling of the timeless Tony Award-winning musical MY FAIR LADY. The production previews December 9th, opens December 16th, and runs through February 14, 2010. Dominic Missimi (Les Miserables) will direct.

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

Cape Rep Presents MY FAIR LADY 7/30-8/29, Part of Indoor Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2009


Cape Rep Theatre will produce the classic Broadway Musical My Fair Lady by Allan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe as part of the 2009 Indoor Theatre Season. My Fair Lady will open July 30 and run through August 29. Tickets, priced at $28, are available by calling 508.896.1888 or visiting www.caperep.org.

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by Charlie Piane - Aug 19, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

West Virginia Public Theatre's Summer 2009 Season Runs From 6/23-8/9, MY FAIR LADY And HSM Among The Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2009


West Virginia Public Theatre?s Founder and Executive Producer Ron Iannone has announced the line-up for the 2009 summer season, which runs June 23 through August 9, 2009. WVPT will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season and has, once again, lined up another summer filled with ?Broadway?s best? productions.

Cape Rep Presents MY FAIR LADY 7/30-8/29, Part of Indoor Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2009


Cape Rep Theatre will produce the classic Broadway Musical My Fair Lady by Allan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe as part of the 2009 Indoor Theatre Season. My Fair Lady will open July 30 and run through August 29. Tickets, priced at $28, are available by calling 508.896.1888 or visiting www.caperep.org.

Cape Rep Presents MY FAIR LADY 7/30-8/29, Part of Indoor Theatre Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 10, 2009


Cape Rep Theatre will produce the classic Broadway Musical My Fair Lady by Allan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe as part of the 2009 Indoor Theatre Season. My Fair Lady will open July 30 and run through August 29. Tickets, priced at $28, are available by calling 508.896.1888 or visiting www.caperep.org.

West Virginia Public Theatre's Summer 2009 Season Runs From 6/23-8/9, MY FAIR LADY And HSM Among The Lineup
by Reynard Loki - Jun 28, 2009


West Virginia Public Theatre?s Founder and Executive Producer Ron Iannone has announced the line-up for the 2009 summer season, which runs June 23 through August 9, 2009. WVPT will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season and has, once again, lined up another summer filled with ?Broadway?s best? productions.

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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