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Julie Andrews, the young 24 year old actress playing the part of Eliza Doolittle in My
Julie Andrews, the young 24 year old actress playing the part of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady.
Dame Julia Elizabeth " Julie" Andrews, DBE (n?e Wells; born 1 October 1935) is an English actress, singer, author, theatre director and dancer.[ Andrews, a child actress and singer, appeared on the West End in 1948 and made her Broadway debut in The Boy Friend (1954). She rose to prominence starring in Broadway musicals such as My Fair Lady (1956), playing Eliza Doolittle, and Camelot (1960), playing Queen Guinevere. In 1957, Andrews starred in the premiere of Rodgers and Hammersteins written-for-television musical Cinderella, a live network broadcast seen by over 100 million viewers.
My Fair Lady is a musical based on George Bernard Shaws Pygmalion, 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 lady. The original Broadway, London and film versions all starred Rex Harrison.
The musicals 1956 Broadway production was a notable critical and popular success. It set a record for the longest run of any show on Broadway up to that time. It was followed by a hit London production, a popular film version, and numerous revivals. My Fair Lady has frequently been called " the perfect musical.
No Coward was the first to be offered the role of Henry Higgins, but turned it down, suggesting the producers cast Rex Harrison instead. After much deliberation, Harrison agreed to accept the part. Mary Martin was an early choice for the role of Eliza Doolittle, but declined the role.[9] Young actress Julie Andrews was " discovered" and cast as Eliza after the shows creative team went to see her Broadway debut in The Boy Friend. Moss Hart agreed to direct after hearing only two songs. The music was arranged by Trude Rittman and Gino Smart, and orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett, supported by Philip J. Lang and Jack Mason.
Picture taken 20th April 1958
Arthur Sidey
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
K2367
Media ID 21788593
© Mirrorpix
1958 Little Black Dress My Fair Lady Pygmalion George Bernard Shaw
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Julie Andrews, the young 24-year-old actress, shines as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady". In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the golden age of Broadway. Julie Andrews, a rising star at only 24 years old, takes center stage as she flawlessly embodies the iconic character of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Dame Julia Elizabeth "Julie". Andrews is a true multi-talented force in the entertainment industry. From her early days as a child actress and singer on the West End to her triumphant Broadway debut in The Boy Friend, Andrews has captivated audiences with her undeniable talent and charm. My Fair Lady, based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, tells the story of Eliza Doolittle's transformation from a Cockney flower girl into a refined lady under the guidance of Professor Henry Higgins. With book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, this timeless musical has become synonymous with perfection. The original production of My Fair Lady took both critics and audiences by storm. It broke records for its unprecedented run on Broadway and went on to conquer London's theater scene before being adapted into an acclaimed film. Rex Harrison starred opposite Julie Andrews as Professor Higgins in all three versions. This stunning photograph captures Julie Andrews at the height of her theatrical prowess. Her radiant smile hints at the magic she brought to every performance. As we gaze upon this image taken by Arthur Sidey on April 20th, 1958, we cannot help but be reminded why My Fair Lady remains one of history's most beloved musicals.
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