My Fair Lady Returns to Sydney in 2017
Opera Australia’s Lyndon Terraciniand John Frosthave announced announce that Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady directed by Julie Andrews will return to Sydney on Sunday August 27, 2017 following seasons in Brisbane and Melbourne.
The return production will have a new home in the Capitol Theatre. Tickets go on sale on Monday November 7.
The current season of My Fair Lady at the Sydney Opera House closes on November 5 after smashing box office records for selling more tickets than any other production in the history of the Sydney Opera House.
The cast for the 2017 return season at the Capitol Theatre will be announced in the coming months.
This stunning recreation of the 1956 beloved Broadway musical, directed by stage and screen legend Julie Andrews, has received rapturous reviews since it opened on September 6 at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House.
Producer John Frost said“Opera Australia and I are absolutely thrilled to announce this return season, Sydney audiences have embraced this stunning recreation and I cannot wait to see the production come to life again at the Capitol Theatre in 2017.”
Producer Lyndon Terracini, the Artistic Director of Opera Australia, said “The ongoing success of this 60thAnniversary production of My Fair Lady has been a remarkable achievement for all involved. It’s been quite exhilarating to watch its popularity soar, so we’re delighted to be bringing it back to Sydney for all those who missed it the first time around, or those who loved it and are keen to see it again.”
This production of My Fair Lady celebrates the 60thAnniversary of the musical which took the world by storm, telling the tale of a Cockney flower girl named Eliza Doolittle whose world was forever changed by the brilliant and demanding phoneticist, Professor Henry Higgins.
The return Sydney season of My Fair Lady will play at the Capitol Theatre with previews from August 24 and opening night on August 27, tickets go on sale on Monday November 7.
Photographer: Jeff Busby
SYDNEY RETURN SEASON DETAILS
Venue: Capitol Theatre
Season: Previews from August 24, 2017
Opening Night August 27, 2017
Performances: Wed–Sat 7.30pm, Matinees Tues & Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 3pm
Prices: From $79.90*
Tickets on sale: Monday 7 November, 2016
Bookings: myfairladymusical.com.au
BRISBANE SEASON DETAILS
Venue: QPAC’s Lyric Theatre
Season: Previews from March 14, 2017
Opening Night March 19, 2017
Performances: Wed–Sat 7.30pm, Matinees Tues & Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 3pm
Price: From $79.90*
Tickets on sale: October 31, 2016
Bookings: myfairladymusical.com.au
MELBOURNE SEASON DETAILS
Venue: Regent Theatre
Season: Previews from May 12, 2017
Opening Night May 16, 2017
Performances: Wed–Sat 7.30pm, Matinees Tues & Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 3pm
Price: From $89.90
Bookings: myfairladymusical.com.au