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My Fair Lady on Tour
With its jubilant revival of My Fair Lady, the Lincoln Center Theater's North American touring production gives audiences the opportunity to enjoy what many have called a "perfect" Broadway musical with new eyes and ears.
Lincoln Center's Tony-nominated revival opened in 2018 and won accolades for director Bartlett Sher's glorious new take on Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion, about the platonic relationship that develops when arrogant linguistics professor Henry Higgins wagers he can transform cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a "proper lady." The musical's original Broadway production, starring Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison, premiered in 1956 and set a record for longest-running Broadway show. It has been revived many times, for good reason.
The new production stars Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle and Laird Mackintosh as Henry Higgins. Ahmed was an understudy in the Broadway production and frequently substituted for leading lady Laura Benanti. Mackintosh's most recent role was in the long-running Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera, whose title role he has also played more than 200 times.
About My Fair Lady the Musical
Lerner and Loewe were at first hesitant to adapt a play that apparently lacked a love story. They arrived at something even grander: a musical about two people whose lives are transformed by their mutual aspirations. They invested songs like "With a Little Bit of Luck," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "On the Street Where You Live" and "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" with both heart and humor, creating standards of near-universal appeal.
In a My Fair Lady described as "plush and thrilling" by The New York Times, director Bartlett Sher suggests that Eliza Doolittle's urge to reinvent herself is even more powerful than Henry Higgins' desire to win his bet. While Christopher Gattelli's choreography pays tribute to the original Broadway production, set designer Michael Yeargan emphasizes the opulence of Henry Higgins' home, through whose rooms actors roam on a revolving stage. The real magic in this My Fair Lady, however, is the acting and singing. There may not be a passionate romance at the heart of this timeless masterpiece, but there is chemistry aplenty.
Great quality production, excellent performers, beautiful voices. But I wasn’t aware they had changed the ending… why mess with a classic? I was pretty disappointed… well, five days later I am still upset about it.
One of the best shows I have seen in a long time! Congratulations to the cast and crew on a spectacular performance. I could’ve danced all night!!!
I've been a fan of the movie for years but have never had a chance to see the show live. It was wonderful. The script was almost identical to the film and the cast did a great job. The set design was also really cool to see and makes great use of the small space of the stage. Don't miss this show if it plays near you.
Really enjoyed the whole show! Cast was fantastic, the sets were AMAZING and the costumes were beautiful! Really did the musical justice as a whole. It was definitely “loverly”.
A very nice production of My Fair Lady. The cast ensemble was very good with the four leads in the outstanding category. All had strong voices that carried well matched with wonderful choreography and stge sets. The live music section was a separate treat all in itself. I have found myself humming the tunes for days afterward. As for DPAC, it is, top to bottom, side to side, just a great venue serviced by very helpful and pleasant people.
I love My Fair Lady. This production was beautifully performed (the woman who played Eliza was a stunning singer!) The dance numbers were so well done and compellingly fun. This production both honored the original while also adding some (much needed) 21st century tweaks. It was a wonderful experience all around.
This was my 2nd time seeing a play at DPAC. The first was The King & I and I was very impressed. My Fair Lady lived up to the expectations I had after seeing The King & I. The sets were beautiful, the songs were wonderful and the actors were the best! Each in their roles brought the beauty of the play to life. This was also a Christmas gift for my MIL, and she was just as impressed as I was. I will be back again when another play that I want to see come to DPAC!!
Absolutely fantastic play and the actors,actresses and all the sets were amazing!! I felt like I was In London 🤗
The performance was superlative, entertaining in every way and leaving us with great memories of a well spent evening. The cast was perfect for the storyline, particularly Eliza and Professor Higgins. Having seen "My Fair Lady" several times over the years, including the original production on Broadway, the quality of this performance equaled any of those occasions.
Such a fantastic show. Loved everything about it from the actors to the sets, just phenomenal
One of the best shows that i have ever seen. From the set, to the costumes, lighting, and the amazing cast, this show delivered at every turn.
This was the best production of My Fair Lady I’ve ever seen and that includes the movie. Not a weak singer in the cast. Timing was on point.
The parking for the venue was fairly easy. The cast was wonderful. The songs were very well done. The orchestra was too notch. The sets were fantastic. I had a great experience with live theater and cant wait to see another show.
Absolutely fabulous The best thing I’ve seen in a long time!!!
This was a FirstClass Production. Terrific singing, wonderful acting, the songs are timeless. I can't say enough about the Play, by far one of the best Plays we've seen.
The cast, the orchestra, the detail of many sets, the costumes, the singing, and dancing! An unforgettable night. Leave the original, original. My Fair Lady! The best of the season!
I had done this musical in HS so I wanted to go see it. Even my husband loved it! The get me to the church on time scene was HYSTERICAL! Very very very pleased !!! Thank you
Within the past month my husband and I have traveled 80 miles to come to Sheas to see Oklahoma and now My Fair Lady. Interestingly, Oklahoma was the worst production of any play we have ever seen and wondered what Sheas thought they were up to. But that’s not what you’re asking me to do here. The exact opposite was our experience with the wonderful production of My Fair Lady. The sets were outstanding and the actors’s costumes we’re exquisite. The singing was grand and the enthusiasm of the actors poured out into the audience. I will replace my trust in Sheas theater once again.
Terrific acting, great sets and costumes , fabulous music. Overall a top notch performance.
Wonderfully entertaining! Amazing talent! Great costumes and set design.