My Fair Lady tells the classic story of an unlikely relationship between linguistics expert Henry Higgins and working-class florist Eliza Doolittle as he attempts to pass her off as a member of high-society by ridding her of her brash cockney accent.
Based on George Bernard Shaw's 1913 play Pygmalion, the musical My Fair Lady first graced Broadway in 1956 starring Julie Andrews. Now, decades later, the show is coming to Northwest Arkansas with an elaborate set, classic tunes, lush costumes and an updated ending that empowers women.
See the Detailed Set Up Close
The set of the 2018 revival was considered to be one of the most ambitious sets on Broadway during its time there. Set designer Michael Yeargan said that My Fair Lady was the first musical he saw as a child. He told Playbill, “I was completely enthralled and fascinated; I thought it was the greatest magic trick I had ever seen in my life.” Yeargan captured these feelings and more in his elaborate sets for My Fair Lady. Watch the video below to see Harry Hadden-Paton—who played Henry Higgins in the 2018 Broadway cast—give a tour of the set of the office of his character.
Listen to the Classic Tunes from the Show
My Fair Lady features iconic songs including “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live.” If you liked these musical numbers from the 1964 film starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, you will love hearing them live. You can listen to the 2018 cast recording on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music.
Take a Look at the Stunning Costumes from the Show
Tony-nominated costumer designer Catherine Zuber created the costumes for My Fair Lady. She told Playbill that it was a challenge to bring a fresh perspective to the design while still honoring the expectations of the audience from prior versions of the show. Take a look at some of her gorgeous designs that you can see during the production’s engagement at Walton Arts Center
My Fair Lady Revival Gives Eliza Doolittle an Empowering New Ending
In light of the #MeToo movement, My Fair Lady was given a new ending that gives more dignity to Eliza Doolittle. The ending recalls how the author of the original play Pygmalion intended for the show to close. Fans of the story will be pleasantly surprised to see this update in the story when they see My Fair Lady this fall at Walton Arts Center.
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