My Fair Lady: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
My Fair Lady is a classic musical that revolves around Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl, and Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert. The story unfolds as Professor Higgins takes on the challenge of transforming Eliza’s speech and manners to pass her off as a refined lady. My Fair Lady explores themes of class, identity, and the transformative power of education.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1956)
Cast Size: 35+
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: 1910s / England (London)
Creative Team
Music: Frederick Loewe
Lyrics/Book: Alan Jay Lerner
Based On: Pygmalion➝ by George Bernard Shaw
Awards
New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1956)
Tony Award: Best Musical (1957)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1956)➝
Licensing
My Fair Lady is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1950s, Based on a Play, Classic, Golden Age, Large Cast, Legit, Popular, Rags to Riches, Tony Award
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026