"I am delighted and it is indeed a privilege to work with Dame Julie Andrews as she creates a new My Fair Lady that will capture the magic of the world's greatest musical for a new generation of classic musical lovers," Mr Terracini said. Harrison went on to reprise his role in the 1964 film alongside Audrey Hepburn as Doolittle.
Sally Ann Howes took the role of Eliza Doolittle in 1958 when Julie Andrews left. "To think that Broadway's original Eliza Doolittle, Julie Andrews, will direct our new production at the Sydney Opera House 60 years later will, I'm sure, excite both Australian and international audiences," theatre producer John Frost said.įrost and Opera Australia artistic director Lyndon Terracini will present the new production together at the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Opera House next year. Julie Andrews originated the musical version of Doolittle on stage in My Fair Lady, with Rex Harrison as Higgins. The Eliza Doolittle role in 1956 was Andrews' second part on Broadway, and her performance of Wouldn't It Be Loverly? and I Could Have Danced All Night launched her career. It’s said that some people had their doubts about Julie Andrews playing Eliza Doolittle, including her co-star Rex Harrison. Mary Martin was an early choice for the role of Eliza Doolittle, but declined the role.
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