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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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Broadway and Television Actress Inga Swenson Has Passed Away at 90
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023


The actress best known for her role on the television show Benson and 110 in the Shade on Broadway, has passed away at the age of 90.

Craft Recordings Releases Leroy Vinnegar's 'Leroy Walks!' as Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2023


Each title, originally engineered by Roy DuNann and/or Howard Holzer, boasts lacquers cut from the original master tapes (AAA) by the GRAMMY®-winning engineer (and former Contemporary Records employee) Bernie Grundman, while all LPs are pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings (QRP) and presented in Stoughton old style tip-on jackets.

Rachel Dratch & Julianne Hough to Host New 42 WE ARE FAMILY Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023


Rachel Dratch and Julianne Hough will host New 42's annual gala on Monday, June 5 at the Plaza Hotel. See who is being honored, and learn how to purchase tickets!

MY FAIR LADY Is Coming To Pikes Peak Center This May!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2023


The American Theatre Guild will present the Lincoln Center Theater critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY.

Josh Groban, Julie Andrews & More to be Honored at New 42 WE ARE FAMILY Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023


New 42 will present the return of their annual gala at the Plaza Hotel, which will be taking place on Monday, June 5 at 6PM. See who is taking part, and learn how to purchase tickets!

A History of Broadway's Lost Theatres
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 23, 2023


This month, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters have been demolished/repurposed and when/why?

Review: MY FAIR LADY, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Mar 9, 2023


Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady is blessed with the sort of songs that never grow old. While the music is timeless, the plot and characters are firmly stuck in 1913, and this revival doesn't do quite enough to endear them to modern audiences.

MY FAIR LADY Makes Its South Florida Premiere At The Arsht Center, March 28
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2023


Lincoln Center Theater's production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY will make its anticipated South Florida premiere at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County from March 28 – April 2, 2023.

Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY Comes To E.J. Thomas Hall In Akron
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2023


The Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Akron for a limited two-performance engagement at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on the University of Akron campus March 14-15 as part of the Broadway in Akron series.

The Broadway Revival of MY FAIR LADY Comes To Keller, February 28- March 5
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023


Broadway in Portland has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Portland from February 28 through March 5 at Keller Auditorium.

Review: MY FAIR LADY at Kauffman Center
by Alan Portner - Feb 8, 2023


The core notion behind Lerner and Lowe’s 1956 “My Fair Lady.” This musical theater classic is the tale of an arrogant, egocentric, patrician, professor and phonetician named Henry Higgins and his fraught relationship with an attractive (behind the soot), unschooled, young flower-seller named Eliza Doolittle.  

Bronx Opera Company Presents LADY IN THE DARK Beginning This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2023


The Bronx Opera Company will open its 56th season with the landmark musical LADY IN THE DARK, music by Kurt Weill, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and book by Moss Hart.    

Bronx Opera Company to Present LADY IN THE DARK Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2023


The Bronx Opera Company will open its 56th season with the landmark musical LADY IN THE DARK, music by Kurt Weill, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and book by Moss Hart.  Performances will be on Saturday & Sunday, January 28 & 29 Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5.

What's On Tour? A Guide to Currently Running and Upcoming National Touring Productions
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2023


Favorites like Hamilton, Wicked, Anastasia, and Beetlejuice have already announced planned stops around the country. Want to know what's on tour now, or coming soon to a theatre near you? Enjoy Broadway locally with BroadwayWorld's full list of Broadway National Tours in 2023. 

MY FAIR LADY Comes To Baltimore's Hippodrome Next Month
by Alan Henry - Dec 27, 2022


From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific, comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was” (New York Times). “Every so often a revival comes along that reminds you how indispensable great theater can be” (NY1).

MY FAIR LADY Comes To San Jose's Center For The Performing Arts, February 21�"26
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2022


Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) beginning Tuesday, February 21 and running through Sunday, February 26, 2023.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents Lincoln Center Theater's MY FAIR LADY This January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2022


State Theatre New Jersey presents Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady.

Lincoln Center Theater's MY FAIR LADY To Play The Palace Theater Waterbury January 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2022


The Palace Theater Waterbury has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Waterbury on January 24, 25, and 26, 2023.

Lesley Garrett Joins UK Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2022


Birmingham Hippodrome have announced that opera superstar Lesley Garrett will be playing the role of Mrs Pearce in Lerner & Loewe’s critically acclaimed My Fair Lady when it comes to the city next year (Wed 8 Mar – Sun 19 Mar 2023) .

Photos: First Look at Madeline Powell, Jonathan Grunert & More in MY FAIR LADY North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2022


The touring production of MY FAIR LADY opened in New Haven, CT on October 19th at The Shubert Theatre and has since had stops in Bloomington, IN and Midland, MI and is currently in  Dallas, TX for two weeks. Get a first look at photos here!

MY FAIR LADY To Be Presented By Broadway Dallas; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2022


Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Dallas' Music Hall at Fair Park from November 1-13, 2022 as part of the 2022-2023 Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas. Tickets are on sale now.

New Venues Announced For UK And Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2022


Further venues have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY. The sumptuous production will visit Sunderland Empire (1st - 11th February), Bristol Hippodrome (14th - 25th February), Birmingham Hippodrome (8th - 19th March) and finally Manchester Palace (22nd March - 1st April).

The Museum Club at The Wick to Open with Gala Performance by Christine Andreas This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 11, 2022


The Wick Costume Museum has undergone a dramatic high-tech transformation, resulting in a stunning new venue, rechristened The Museum Club at The Wick. The completely renovated space will feature immersive video experiences, historic costume displays, dining, and entertainment. The Gala Grand Opening is Friday, September 16, and includes an intimate concert by Christine Andreas.

Shubert Theatre 2022-2023 Season Tickets Go On Sale Today
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2022


Anthony McDonald, Executive Director of Shubert Theatre, has announced the schedule of 2022-2023 shows for the theater’s 108th Anniversary Season.

Cast Announced For UK and Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022


Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY, which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 8 March – Sunday 26 March 2023.

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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