My Fair Lady
MusicalComedy Romantic ComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Mar 15, 1956
Closing Date
Sep 29, 1962
Performances
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Open Date: Mar 15, 1956
Close Date: Sep 29, 1962
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
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Theatres
Mark Hellinger Theatre
(Mar 15, 1956 - Feb 24, 1962)
(Mar 15, 1956 - Feb 24, 1962)
Broadhurst Theatre
(Feb 28, 1962 - Apr 14, 1962)
(Feb 28, 1962 - Apr 14, 1962)
Broadway Theatre
(Apr 18, 1962 - Sep 29, 1962)
(Apr 18, 1962 - Sep 29, 1962)
Description
A musical in two acts
Setting
In and around London, 1912.
Comments
Sally Ann Howes replaced Julie Andrews in the role of Eliza on February 3, 1958. However, at director Moss Hart's suggestion, she went on for Julie Andrews' final matinee on February 1, 1958, to perform once for an audience before critics came. Julie Andrews played her final performance in the evening of February 1, 1958.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by Anthony Brady FarrellProduced by Herman Levin"Pygmalion" produced on the screen by Gabriel PascalBook by Alan Jay Lerner; Music by Frederick Loewe; Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; Adapted from "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw; Music arranged by Robert Russell Bennett and Phil Lang; Dance arrangements by Trude Rittman; Musical Director: Franz Allers; Choral arrangements by Gino SmartDirected by Moss Hart; Choreographed by Hanya HolmProduction Design by Oliver Smith; Costume Design by Cecil Beaton; Lighting Design by Feder; Hair Design by Ernest Adler; Wig Design by Ira Senz; Costumes executed by Helene PonsGeneral Manager: Philip AdlerAssistant Conductor: Harris Danziger; Dance Pianist: Freda MillerPress Representative: Richard Maney, Peggy Phillips and Robert Hector; Press Assistant: Lila Glaser; Advertising: Lawrence Weiner; Dance Captain: Crandall DiehlBartenderDancing EnsembleDancing EnsembleHarryLord BoxingtonSinging EnsembleSinging EnsembleSinging EnsembleZoltan KarpathyDancing EnsembleServantSinging EnsembleSinging EnsembleJamieAmbassadorSinging EnsembleConstableDancing EnsembleSinging EnsembleLady BoxingtonDancing EnsembleSinging EnsembleButlerSinging EnsembleSinging EnsembleBartenderSinging EnsembleSinging EnsembleDancing EnsembleUnderstudies: Constance Brigham (Eliza Doolittle), Paul Brown (Jamie), Gordon Dilworth (Alfred P. Doolittle), Maribel Hammer (Mrs. Hopkins), Christopher Hewett (Henry Higgins), Glenn Kezer (Harry), Rod McLennan (Colonel Pickering), Olive Reeves-Smith (Mrs. Pearce, Mrs. Eynsford-Hill), Viola Roache (Mrs. Higgins), Reid Shelton (Freddy Eynsford-Hill) and David Thomas (Zoltan Karpathy)
Mark Hellinger Theatre (Mar 15, 1956 - Feb 24, 1962)
Theatre Owned / Operated by Max Stahl and Stanley StahlMusical Director: Charles Jaffe, Arthur Norris (circa. Jul 30, 1956 - ?) and Franz Allers (circa. Dec 31, 1957 - ?)Company Manager: Al JonesStage Manager: Rex Partington; Production Stage Manager: Jerry AdlerMusic Contractor: Sol GusikoffPress Representative: Martin Shwartz (circa. May 14, 1956 - ?)Cast
Sally Ann HowesAlso performed the 2/1/1958 matinee in preparation for criticsEliza Doolittle
Feb 03, 1958 - Jan 31, 1959Servant
Dancing Ensemble
Dancing Ensemble
First Cockney
Dancing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Zoltan Karpathy
circa. May 14, 1956 - ?Singing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Dancing Ensemble
circa. Dec 1957 - ?Zoltan Karpathy
Jun 04, 1956 - ?Bystander
Jun 04, 1956 - ?Dancing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Bartender
Dancing Ensemble
Queen of Transylvania
Queen of Transylvania
Singing Ensemble
Eliza Doolittle
Mar 25, 1957 - Apr 06, 1957Eliza Doolittle
circa. Oct 1957 - ?Lady Boxington
Singing Ensemble
Bartender
Busker
Singing Ensemble
Flunkey
Harry
Lord Boxington
Bystander
Singing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
First Cockney
Alfred P. Doolittle
Singing Ensemble
Busker
Singing Ensemble
Flower Girl
Flunkey
Servant
Chauffeur
Constable
Standby: Tom Helmore (Henry Higgins)Understudies: Helen Ahola (Mrs. Hopkins), Leo Britt (Henry Higgins, Colonel Pickering), Robin Craven (Henry Higgins), Lola Fisher (Eliza Doolittle), John H. Jones (Freddy Eynsford-Hill), Lawrence Keith (Jamie), Margot Moser (Eliza Doolittle), Rosemary Rainer (Eliza Doolittle), Karen Shepard (Eliza Doolittle) and Regina Wallace (Mrs. Higgins)Broadhurst Theatre (Feb 28, 1962 - Apr 14, 1962)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert OrganizationCast
Broadway Theatre (Apr 18, 1962 - Sep 29, 1962)
Cast
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Songsmusic by Frederick Loewe; lyrics by Alan Jay LernerAct 1Sung ByStreet EntertainersBuskersWhy Can't the English?Henry HigginsWouldn't It be Loverly?Eliza Doolittle and CockneysWith a Little Bit of LuckAlfred P. Doolittle, Harry and JamieI'm an Ordinary ManHenry HigginsWith a Little Bit of Luck (Reprise)Alfred P. Doolittle and EnsembleJust You WaitEliza DoolittleThe Rain in SpainHenry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle and Colonel PickeringI Could Have Danced All NightEliza Doolittle, Mrs. Pearce and MaidsAscot GavotteFull EnsembleOn the Street Where You LiveFreddy Eynsford-HillThe Embassy WaltzHenry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle, Zoltan Karpathy and Full EnsembleAct 2Sung ByYou Did ItHenry Higgins, Colonel Pickering, Mrs. Pearce and The ServantsJust You Wait (Reprise)Eliza DoolittleOn the Street Where You Live (Reprise)Freddy Eynsford-HillShow MeEliza Doolittle and Freddy Eynsford-HillWouldn't It be Loverly? (Reprise)Eliza Doolittle and CockneysGet Me to the Church on TimeAlfred P. Doolittle, Harry, Jamie and EnsembleA Hymn to HimHenry HigginsWithout YouEliza Doolittle and Henry HigginsI've Grown Accustomed to Her FaceHenry Higgins
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1957 Winner
Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Book by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe
Produced by Herman Levin
Best Actor in a Musical
1957 Winner
Rex HarrisonBest Actress in a Musical
1957 Nominee
Julie AndrewsBest Featured Actor in a Musical
Best Scenic Design
1957 Winner
Production Design by Oliver Smith
Best Costume Design
1957 Winner
Costume Design by Cecil BeatonBest Choreography
1957 Nominee
Choreographed by Hanya Holm
Conductor and Musical Director
1957 Winner
Musical Director: Franz Allers
Best Direction
1957 Winner
Directed by Moss Hart
Theatre Owned / Operated by Anthony Brady Farrell
Produced by Herman Levin
"Pygmalion" produced on the screen by Gabriel Pascal
Book by Alan Jay Lerner; Music by Frederick Loewe; Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; Adapted from "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw; Music arranged by Robert Russell Bennett and Phil Lang; Dance arrangements by Trude Rittman; Musical Director: Franz Allers; Choral arrangements by Gino Smart
Directed by Moss Hart; Choreographed by Hanya Holm
Production Design by Oliver Smith; Costume Design by Cecil Beaton; Lighting Design by Feder; Hair Design by Ernest Adler; Wig Design by Ira Senz; Costumes executed by Helene Pons
General Manager: Philip Adler
Assistant Conductor: Harris Danziger; Dance Pianist: Freda Miller
Press Representative: Richard Maney, Peggy Phillips and Robert Hector; Press Assistant: Lila Glaser; Advertising: Lawrence Weiner; Dance Captain: Crandall Diehl
Bartender
Dancing Ensemble
Dancing Ensemble
Harry
Lord Boxington
Singing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Zoltan Karpathy
Dancing Ensemble
Servant
Singing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Jamie
Ambassador
Singing Ensemble
Constable
Dancing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Lady Boxington
Dancing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Butler
Singing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Bartender
Singing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Dancing Ensemble
Understudies:
Constance Brigham
(Eliza Doolittle), Paul Brown
(Jamie), Gordon Dilworth
(Alfred P. Doolittle), Maribel Hammer
(Mrs. Hopkins), Christopher Hewett
(Henry Higgins), Glenn Kezer
(Harry), Rod McLennan
(Colonel Pickering), Olive Reeves-Smith
(Mrs. Pearce, Mrs. Eynsford-Hill), Viola Roache
(Mrs. Higgins), Reid Shelton
(Freddy Eynsford-Hill) and David Thomas
(Zoltan Karpathy)
Mark Hellinger Theatre (Mar 15, 1956 - Feb 24, 1962)
Theatre Owned / Operated by Max Stahl and Stanley Stahl
Musical Director: Charles Jaffe, Arthur Norris (circa. Jul 30, 1956 - ?) and Franz Allers (circa. Dec 31, 1957 - ?)
Company Manager: Al Jones
Stage Manager: Rex Partington; Production Stage Manager: Jerry Adler
Music Contractor: Sol Gusikoff
Press Representative: Martin Shwartz (circa. May 14, 1956 - ?)
Cast
Sally Ann Howes
Also performed the 2/1/1958 matinee in preparation for critics
Eliza Doolittle
Feb 03, 1958 - Jan 31, 1959
Servant
Dancing Ensemble
Dancing Ensemble
First Cockney
Dancing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Zoltan Karpathy
circa. May 14, 1956 - ?
Singing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Dancing Ensemble
circa. Dec 1957 - ?
Zoltan Karpathy
Jun 04, 1956 - ?
Bystander
Jun 04, 1956 - ?
Dancing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
Bartender
Dancing Ensemble
Queen of Transylvania
Queen of Transylvania
Singing Ensemble
Eliza Doolittle
Mar 25, 1957 - Apr 06, 1957
Eliza Doolittle
circa. Oct 1957 - ?
Lady Boxington
Singing Ensemble
Bartender
Busker
Singing Ensemble
Flunkey
Harry
Lord Boxington
Bystander
Singing Ensemble
Singing Ensemble
First Cockney
Alfred P. Doolittle
Singing Ensemble
Busker
Singing Ensemble
Flower Girl
Flunkey
Servant
Chauffeur
Constable
Standby:
Tom Helmore
(Henry Higgins)
Understudies:
Helen Ahola
(Mrs. Hopkins), Leo Britt
(Henry Higgins, Colonel Pickering), Robin Craven
(Henry Higgins), Lola Fisher
(Eliza Doolittle), John H. Jones
(Freddy Eynsford-Hill), Lawrence Keith
(Jamie), Margot Moser
(Eliza Doolittle), Rosemary Rainer
(Eliza Doolittle), Karen Shepard
(Eliza Doolittle) and Regina Wallace
(Mrs. Higgins)
Broadhurst Theatre (Feb 28, 1962 - Apr 14, 1962)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization
Cast
Broadway Theatre (Apr 18, 1962 - Sep 29, 1962)
Cast
music by Frederick Loewe; lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Act 1
Sung By
Street Entertainers
Buskers
Why Can't the English?
Henry Higgins
Wouldn't It be Loverly?
Eliza Doolittle and Cockneys
With a Little Bit of Luck
Alfred P. Doolittle, Harry and Jamie
I'm an Ordinary Man
Henry Higgins
With a Little Bit of Luck
(Reprise)
Alfred P. Doolittle and Ensemble
Just You Wait
Eliza Doolittle
The Rain in Spain
Henry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle and Colonel Pickering
I Could Have Danced All Night
Eliza Doolittle, Mrs. Pearce and Maids
Ascot Gavotte
Full Ensemble
On the Street Where You Live
Freddy Eynsford-Hill
The Embassy Waltz
Henry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle, Zoltan Karpathy and Full Ensemble
Act 2
Sung By
You Did It
Henry Higgins, Colonel Pickering, Mrs. Pearce and The Servants
Just You Wait
(Reprise)
Eliza Doolittle
On the Street Where You Live
(Reprise)
Freddy Eynsford-Hill
Show Me
Eliza Doolittle and Freddy Eynsford-Hill
Wouldn't It be Loverly?
(Reprise)
Eliza Doolittle and Cockneys
Get Me to the Church on Time
Alfred P. Doolittle, Harry, Jamie and Ensemble
A Hymn to Him
Henry Higgins
Without You
Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins
I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face
Henry Higgins
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1957 Winner
Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Book by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe
Produced by Herman Levin
Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Book by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe
Produced by Herman Levin
Best Actor in a Musical
1957 Winner
Rex Harrison
Rex Harrison
Best Actress in a Musical
1957 Nominee
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
Best Scenic Design
1957 Winner
Production Design by Oliver Smith
Production Design by Oliver Smith
Best Costume Design
1957 Winner
Costume Design by Cecil Beaton
Costume Design by Cecil Beaton
Best Choreography
1957 Nominee
Choreographed by Hanya Holm
Choreographed by Hanya Holm
Conductor and Musical Director
1957 Winner
Musical Director: Franz Allers
Musical Director: Franz Allers
Best Direction
1957 Winner
Directed by Moss Hart
Directed by Moss Hart
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