MY FAIR LADY revival for 2014?- Page 4

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/4/13 at 3:28pm

Ive said this before: I'd love to see Hugh Grant as Higgins.

[wonkit]

Posted: 7/4/13 at 4:20pm

Benedict Cumberbatch as Higgins.

[madbrian]

Posted: 7/4/13 at 5:04pm

At 36, Cumberbatch is too young for Higgins, particularly considering the age range of the Elizas being discussed.

[wonkit]

Posted: 7/4/13 at 5:35pm

He does not necessarily "play" young, though. And I always thought Harrison rather on the old side for Higgins. Ian Richardson, who did the 1976 revival, was about right, and he was much nearer to Benedict in age than to Rex. And he is, after all, an actor. And he isn't playing Father Christmas.

[beagle]

Posted: 7/4/13 at 6:34pm

I think most (if not all) of the Eliza candidates mentioned in this thread are too old. To my mind, the ideal Eliza would be under 25. I think youthfulness is an important trait in Eliza. I also hope they cast a lesser known actress in the role (mainly because I can't think of any "name" performers that young who could play it). If they want to cast a star, they can get one for Higgins.

[emida]

Posted: 7/4/13 at 11:53pm

I am very excited about a revival! My Fair Lady is one of my favorite broadway musicals and I've been waiting for a revival for some time now.

I would love to see Colin Firth as Henry Higgins, but I don't know if he would be interested to do broadway.

Laura Osnes would be a lovely Eliza Dootlittle. I think she looks and sounds the part.

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 7/5/13 at 2:19pm

I wonder if Nicole Scherzinger can do a cockney accent?

[A Director]

Posted: 7/5/13 at 6:46pm

This is a different take on My Fair Lady. This clip doesn't do justice to the production. I've seen the production which is a joy from beginning to end.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a_WP1RHyQU&list=PLQj1k-BmYkxot8tyhBahxQWvM5W12bL4h