Celebrating 70 dazzling years since its glorious Broadway debut, Lerner and Loewe’s iconic My Fair Lady will be the first major musical to perform at Arts Centre Melbourne’s refurbished Ian Potter State Theatre when its season opens in November 2026.
From its groundbreaking Broadway debut to the iconic Oscar-winning film, My Fair Lady remains one of the world’s most enduring and loved musical treasures. This lavish recreation is based on the acclaimed 2016 Australian production directed by Julie Andrews, which broke box office records when it premiered at the Sydney Opera House for its 60th anniversary.
“Presenting this special anniversary production of My Fair Lady alongside Opera Australia give me immense pride, and I’m delighted that such an iconic performance, featuring one of the world’s greatest scores, will be the first musical to return to the rejuvenated and beloved Ian Potter State Theatre in Melbourne,” said Producer John Frost.
Opera Australia CEO Alex Budd said, “When it premiered in 1956 My Fair Lady was hailed as ‘wise, witty and winning,’ a musical that felt nothing short of miraculous and set a new standard for the art form, and seventy years on, its brilliance continues to shine.
“To once again present this beloved work with Producer John Frost in Opera Australia’s platinum anniversary year, is to honour a landmark of musical theatre that has delighted generations and continues to enchant audiences today.”
A heartwarming story of identity and change, the musical features classics including ‘Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?’, ‘I Could Have Danced All Night’ and ‘Get Me to the Church on Time’.
Casting announcements will be made in the coming weeks, but one thing is certain. Melbourne audiences are set to fall in love with Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins all over again.
For further information, visit www.myfairladythemusical.com.au
