Music by: Frederick Loewe Original production directed by: Moss Hart

Lyrics & Book by: Alan Jay Lerner Based on Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw

Henry Higgins is a Professor of languages and a rather snobbish and arrogant man. A visiting colleague, Colonel Pickering, makes him a bet that he take a "commoner" and turn her into someone who would not be completely out of place in the social circles of upper-class English society. Neither is prepared for the impact of this "lady" on their lives. Read the full synopsis. To get an even better picture of what happens in the show, browse through the show's lyrics.

George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion was based on a Greek myth, and in turn formed the basis for Lerner & Loewe's most popular musical. The 1964 film, starring Audrey Hepburn (dubbed by Marni Nixon) and Rex Harrison is one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time. Read a little more about the play or take a look at some of the history of the musical.

I own two different recordings of this show, and they're both very good! Take a look at my reviews of the CDs, or listen to a clip from one of my favourite songs.

Although I've seen the movie of the musical many times, so far I've only seen it on stage once. I thought about seeing this show in London, but unfortunately, it didn't make the short list. :-) However, it was part of the Stratford season in 2002, and I did go to see it there, and enjoyed it very much. Read more of my thoughts on that particular performance.

Having only seen the show once, I don't have a huge list of favourite performers, but you can take a look at my thoughts on some of the actors who have been in the show! Once you're done looking around here, check out some of the other My Fair Lady websites that are out there!