Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018 — Page 12

"In addition to that, more great news this Monday!"

Looks like Laura might be announcing it while co-hosting!

It very well could be that! Although, it would be odd if she was announcing Martin's play. Assuming Amy Schumer is still on board, it wouldn't make sense to have Laura announce it. At least not to me. She's unfortunately (and wrongfully), not as famous as Schumer. You know? I hope that makes sense. Everything is speculation anyway, but it's very fun speculation, and I'm really hoping she's announcing Eliza. That would be so joyous to see.

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "I know Benanti was suppose to guest co-host The Talk a few weeks ago, but didn't happen.



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I believe she had to cancel due to pink eye?

In looking at the Twitter of the PR group that posted that Laura would be making an announcement on the Talk, it seems pretty clear that it'll be about MFL. Anyone who responded to their post by saying things like "I hope it's about My Fair Lady" got a "like" from them.

Updated On: 7/28/17 at 11:01 PM

NYadgal said: "I wish I was more excited about her in the role of Eliza --- if it's true.

I was truly hoping for an "unknown" fresh face."

Yeah, I wasn't so bothered about it being an unknown but it's a rare great starmaking part for a younger actress, of which there aren't that many in musical theatre. Benanti will do well (except for her looking far too old) but it's just such an expected and for me boring choice. I'm bored of the same few actors getting the great roles.

DramaTeach said: "^ I agree. Benanti's fine but not very exciting.

Maybe not to you, but I'll be there for her on opening night.

I'm personally hoping she won't be cast as Eliza, with all due respect to her many admirers. I'm sticking to my "prediction" of a "relatively" unknown actress. If it's who I think it will be, this board is going to light up like a Christmas tree.

Updated On: 7/29/17 at 11:29 PM

It's quite possible that Meteor Shower is a limited run say October to January for 12 weeks then she does My Fair Lady for March.

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Updated On: 7/28/17 at 11:37 PM

I've never been to NYC before, but Laura Benanti in this role, singing this score, just might be the catalyst for me to schedule a trip as for my own graduation present. Bonus points if her Higgins is someone like Colin Firth.

DramaTeach said: "In looking at the Twitter of the PR group that posted that Laura would be making an announcement on the Talk, it seems pretty clear that it'll be about MFL. Anyone who responded to their post by saying things like "I hope it's about My Fair Lady" got a "like" from them."

There was also someone who guessed that she's coming back to Nashville, which got a like from them as well. No matter what the announcement is, I'm sure the PR group are at least liking some of the guesses.