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Loading... Making of My Fair Ladyby Keith Garebian
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This book provides an informative and readable look at the creation of the musical My Fair Lady. From Rex Harrison's diva-like behavior (which concealed his very real fear of playing the lead in a musical) to Julie Andrews's initial problems with the character of Eliza (it was her first lead role), Garebian provides a gossipy and intriguing look at the behind-the-scenes drama that happens with any show. While more information on the making of the movie (starring Harrison and Audrey Hepburn) would have been welcome, the book is still a good read for any musical theatre lover. ( ) no reviews | add a review
The common lament was Broadway will never be the same when My Fair Lady finally ended its stellar run the night of Sunday, September 30, 1962. Millions of people had seen the show over six years and had helped break box-office records, even though Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews, Stanley Holloway, and Robert Coote did not stay with the cast throughout the six-year run. MyFair Lady used the substance and wit of George Bernard Shaw to add a new dimension to the Broadway libretto. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)782.14The arts Music Vocal music Operas and related dramatic vocal forms MusicalsLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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