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'My Fair Lady' revival to open on Broadway in April 2018

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'My Fair Lady', one of the most legendary musicals of all time will be revived on Broadway next year in April.

The Lerner and Loewe's 1956 classic will take to the stage in a new avatar after an absence of 25 years, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

This version of the show will directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher in a Lincoln Center Theater production.

No casting has been announced yet for the musical, which is based on George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion"

The background score includes evergreen songs such as 'I Could Have Danced All Night,' 'On the Street Where You Live' and 'I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face.'
 

The original production was helmed by Moss Hart which starred Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews.

For the revival, LCT will team with Nederlander Presentations, which will begin performances March 22, 2018, at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, with official opening night set for April 19.

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First Published: Mar 08 2017 | 10:22 AM IST

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