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QueenAlice said: "Count me among those who would love to see an unknown as Ms. Doolittle. I would be surprised if Sher cast an actress as seasoned as Laura Benanti. I think he'll take a cue from Shaw's original play which states Eliza is "no older than 20.""

Let's not forget that Julie Andrews was only 20 years old when she originated the role of Eliza Doolittle on Broadway.

I believe Audrey Hepburn was 34 when she played Eliza in the film version. Almost four years younger than Laura Benanti would be by the time this production takes place.

Updated On: 3/7/17 at 04:09 PM

madbrian said: "Any chance Maggie Smith would play Mrs. Higgins?"

No.

Also, who the fvck cares how old Julie Andrews abd Audrey Hepburn were when they played the role? The truth is that Benanti would be sublime. We should be so lucky to witness that. Erivo would be my second choice though I imagine we'll have to wait a while before she returns to the stage given her future in film, I hope I'm wrong though.

I like idea of young and new or it being a breakthrough role for a former ensemble actor.

And the Scarlett Strallen idea. Her two sisters, Summer and Zizi, are a bit younger, but perform with similar style, flair, and voice would be great choices, too. (Fun fact about the Strllen sisters: 6 Olivier nominations between them and the oldest is only 34!)

I love Missy B, but I truly want to see someone younger in this and let Laura originate a fabulous new piece

Cynthia Erivo is the new Laura Osnes for this board suggesting her for every single role.

Sally Struthers for Mrs. Higgins. She was a marvelous Dolly.

QueenAlice said: "Count me among those who would love to see an unknown as Ms. Doolittle. I would be surprised if Sher cast an actress as seasoned as Laura Benanti. I think he'll take a cue from Shaw's original play which states Eliza is "no older than 20.""

Let's not forget that Julie Andrews was only 20 years old when she originated the role of Eliza Doolittle on Broadway.

Or that Shaw wrote the part of Eliza for Mrs. Patrick Campbell to play at the age of 49.

I also have a hunch Sher will cast a lot of Brits in this.

Um well no. It's not the same as that at all.

My bet is still on Kelli O'Hara. Bartlett Sher loves her. LCT management love her. LCT subscribers (myself included) love her. Most importantly Brantley ***LOVES*** her.

There are actresses who may be funnier (Laura Benanti) or more authentic (Laura Michelle Kelly), but Kelli will sing the role to perfection AND have the audience eating out of her hand..And why take chances on another actress when you know your subscribers and the NYT reviewer will be thrilled with Kelli?

Would Phillipa Soo be too young?

BroadwayBaby6 said: "My bet is still on Kelli O'Hara. Bartlett Sher loves her. LCT management love her. LCT subscribers (myself included) love her. Most importantly Brantley ***LOVES*** her.

There are actresses who may be funnier (Laura Benanti) or more authentic (Laura Michelle Kelly), but Kelli will sing the role to perfection AND have the audience eating out of her hand..And why take chances on another actress when you know your subscribers and the NYT reviewer will be thrilled with Kelli?


Didn't someone already say that O'Hara was doing Cosi Fan Tutte at the Met at the same time that this opens? So it's pretty much impossible that she'll do it?

Also, she did an interview recently linked below where she is asked at the very end if she'd ever do My Fair Lady, and she basically says she thinks she's too old and that that ship has sailed…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOZOVdhbusA








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I think Laura Benanti should call in every favor she's got saved, this has been her dream role and has discussed how badly she wants to do it. I think she's got the vocal and acting chops down and she has the right amount of charisma for it.