Why that moment in theatre history? Because "My Fair Lady" is simply the perfect musical. (This is not open for discussion.)
Wonderfully adapted book from the Shaw play. Fantastic score. L & L made it all seem so easy. The same material that had defeated the likes of Rodgers and Hammerstein in trying to adapt it.
Fussy, sexy Rex Harrison. Julie Andrews, at the time still younger than most college graduates but bearing a voice from heaven.
Well, hell, I’m just gonna let the score make my argument.
In 'artfor, 'ereford and 'ampton, 'urricanes 'ardly hever 'appen. The Rain in Spain (Film version)
Freddie, an insipid, two-dimensional character who gets to sing the gorgeous On the Street Where You Live. (Film version)
I only know when he began to dance with me I Could Have Danced All Night. (Julie Andrews)
Oh, and Audrey was a lovely person. But still, Julie wuzrobbed.
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