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A Pretty Fair Lady
By Ed Siegel

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Christopher Cazenove as Henry Higgins and Lisa O'Hare as Eliza Doolittle.  (Photo: Joan Marcus)
Christopher Cazenove as Henry Higgins and Lisa O'Hare as Eliza Doolittle. (Photo: Joan Marcus)
BOSTON, Mass. - February 11, 2008 - "My Fair Lady" has been considered one of the great musicals ever since its debut in 1956.

Then, in 2001, England's Royal National Theatre gave it new life. Now that English production, with a different cast, has just opened at Boston's Opera House. "Morning Edition" critic at large Ed Siegel tells us whether it's got him dancing all night.



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"My Fair Lady," The Musical

Broadway Across America's "My Fair Lady" page




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