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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".

My Fair Lady - 1956 - Broadway Cast

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CityRep Presents MY FAIR LADY, 2/10-19
by Jennie Mamary - Jan 2, 2012


The Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre presents MY FAIR LADY at The Freede Little Theatre from February 10-19, 2012, with an added performance on February 14th.

MY FAIR LADY Comes To Morris Performing Arts Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 28, 2011


Henry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle and the rest of the iconic characters from MY FAIR LADY will transform the Morris Performing Arts Center into 1912 London in this Broadway classic.

MY FAIR LADY Comes To Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 13, 2011


Henry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle and the rest of the iconic characters from MY FAIR LADY will transform the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza into 1912 London in this Broadway classic.

Cobb Energy Centre Presents MY FAIR LADY 12/8-11
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2011


MY FAIR LADY, the second show of the Gas South Broadway Series, makes its debut at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre with five performances from Thursday, December 8 to Sunday, December 11, 2011

Cobb Energy Centre Presents MY FAIR LADY 12/8-11
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2011


MY FAIR LADY, the second show of the Gas South Broadway Series, makes its debut at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre with five performances from Thursday, December 8 to Sunday, December 11, 2011

MY FAIR LADY Comes to San Bernardino, 1/26
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 6, 2011


Lerner and Lowe's classic stage musical "My Fair Lady," a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons to become a proper lady, comes to the California Theatre for one performance only on Jan. 26, 2012.

MY FAIR LADY Comes To The Morrison Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2011


Henry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle and the rest of the iconic characters from MY FAIR LADY will transform The Morrison Center to 1912 London in this Broadway classic.

Cobb Energy Centre Presents MY FAIR LADY 12/8-11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 14, 2011


MY FAIR LADY, the second show of the Gas South Broadway Series, makes its debut at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre with five performances from Thursday, December 8 to Sunday, December 11, 2011

The Colony Theater Presents TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.

Wagner College Theatre Presents My Fair Lady At Snug Harbor 11/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2011


Wagner College Theatre's next Main Stage production, Lerner & Loewe's 'My Fair Lady,' opens on Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the Music Hall at Staten Island's Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens.

Wagner College Theatre’s My Fair Lady Opens At Sung Harbor 11/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 7, 2011


Wagner College Theatre's next Main Stage production, Lerner & Loewe's 'My Fair Lady,' will run for two weeks starting Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the Music Hall at Staten Island's Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens.

MY FAIR LADY Comes To Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 7, 2011


Henry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle and the rest of the iconic characters from MY FAIR LADY will transform the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza into 1912 London in this Broadway classic.

The Colony Theater Presents TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 7, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.

The Colony Theater Presents TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.

Photo Flash: Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents My Fair Lady
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 27, 2011


Westchester Broadway Theatre presents My Fair Lady, adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents My Fair Lady 9/22-11/27, 12/28-1/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2011


Westchester Broadway Theatre presents My Fair Lady, a show adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture.

Wagner College Theatre Announces 2011 Fall season
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 13, 2011


The Wagner College Theatre is pleased to announce its 2011-12 season, a mix of classic musicals, edgy comedies, Greek satire and even a new musical from Tony and Grammy award-winning composer Galt MacDermot. The theatre is also excited to share the news about its partnership with Staten Island's Snug Harbor Cultural Center.

OKLAHOMA! Opens 6/17 for Summer Run at Cumberland County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2011


Nathaniel Hackmann and Britt Hancock, both skilled veterans of national theater tours, join some exceedingly talented Tennesseans - Nicole Bégué Hackmann, Jason Ross, Daniel Black and Leila Nelson - in Cumberland County Playhouse's summer musical Oklahoma!, running June 17-September 3 at the venerable Crossville venue.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents My Fair Lady 9/22-11/27, 12/28-1/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2011


Westchester Broadway Theatre presents My Fair Lady, a show adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture.

The Sound of Music Returns to Pittsburgh CLO July 19-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011


Audiences of all ages will fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of The Sound of Music, July 19-31 at the Benedum Center. T

STAGE TUBE: Nicole & Nate Hackmann in Oklahoma! at Cumberland County Playhouse
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 15, 2011


Nicole Begue Hackmann and her husband, Nathaniel Hackmann, are paired as Laurey and Curly in Cumberland County Playhouse's production of Oklahoma! opening Friday, June 17, in Crossville. In this teaser from the show, the Hackmanns sing 'Surrey With the Fringe On Top' from the timeless score.

OKLAHOMA! Opens 6/17 for Summer Run at Cumberland County Playhouse
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 8, 2011


Nathaniel Hackmann and Britt Hancock, both skilled veterans of national theater tours, join some exceedingly talented Tennesseans - Nicole Bégué Hackmann, Jason Ross, Daniel Black and Leila Nelson - in Cumberland County Playhouse's summer musical Oklahoma!, running June 17-September 3 at the venerable Crossville venue.

MY FAIR LADY, WAR HORSE, & More to Play Morrison Center
by Kelsey Denette - May 31, 2011


MagicSpace Entertainment, Fred MeyerBroadway In Boise, and the Morrison Center are proud to announce its exciting Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise 2011-12 performing arts season of shows in Boise.

MONSTER AT THE DOOR, PYGMALION Finish The Alley Theatre's '10-'11 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2011


The Alley Theatre was founded over sixty years ago as Houston's theatre company. It exists to provide audiences with the highest quality theatre, offering a wide variety of work including new plays, classics, the re-discovered and the rarely-performed, and new musical theatre, with an emphasis on new American works - to provide the inspirational and the provocative - to make our audiences think, feel, dream and be entertained. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Managing Director Dean Gladden, the Alley is committed to moving forward to increase its reach into the community, to further its collaboration with the best theatre artists working today, and to encourage and cultivate the new voices, new work, new artists of the American theatre. For more information call 713-220-5700.

Photo Flash: Alley Theatre's PYGMALION
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2011


A unique masterpiece, Pygmalion is one of Bernard Shaw's most popular plays. It is the story of phonetics professor Henry Higgins who bets that he can transform Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a lady and pass her off in high society. Pygmalion is a modern myth and also a strikingly contemporary view of sexual politics and the science of romance. The story inspired the well-known Lerner and Loewe musical My Fair Lady (1956). Recommended for general audiences.

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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