Dancap Productions Inc. is pleased to present
Cameron Mackintosh / The National Theatre of Great Britain’s
Award-Winning West End Production of
LERNER & LOEWE’S
“My Fair Lady”
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Toronto, ON (February 29, 2008) --- Dancap Productions lnc. is pleased to present Cameron Mackintosh and the National Theatre of Great Britain’s acclaimed new production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY coming to the Toronto Centre for the Arts from May 8th to 31st, 2008. Tickets are available now by phone with Ticketmaster at 416-872-1111 or online at dancaptickets.com. Dancap members may purchase MY FAIR LADY as part of a theatre package by contacting Dancap’s CAP Centre at 416-644-3665 or
1-866-950-7469 during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST) and Saturday, March 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. Ticket prices range from $60 to $100.
MY FAIR LADY will be one of the first large-scale commercial musicals presented in the Toronto Centre for the Arts on the Main Stage in more than ten years. “The Toronto Centre for the Arts Main Stage theatre is luxurious and spacious with no bad seat in the house. It’s in an ideal location that is very accessible by car and subway in an area of Toronto that has grown and developed with many new restaurants and a hotel steps away,” says Aubrey Dan, President of Dancap Productions. “MY FAIR LADY is one of those timeless and classic musicals that everyone would love to see again. It has continued to remain relevant and entertaining over the decades. Dancap’s presentation of MY FAIR LADY at the Toronto Centre for the Arts promises to be a ‘rare jewel’ that cannot be missed.” Formerly the Ford Centre, the Toronto Centre for the Arts is located at 5040 Yonge Street at the North York Centre TTC subway station, just north of Sheppard Avenue.
Christopher Cazenove, one of England’s most respected stage and screen actors best known to North American audiences as Ben Carrington on television’s “Dynasty” and Lisa O’Hare, who most recently starred as the title role of Mary Poppins in London, will star as Professor Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle, roles they originated on the extended U.K. national tour. Also featured as Mrs. Higgins, will be acclaimed theatre and film star Marni Nixon (singing voice of Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” feature film). Lisa O’Hare is appearing with the permission of Actors’ Equity Association. The Producers gratefully acknowledge Actors’ Equity Association for its assistance of this production.
Also featured in the North American Tour premiere are Tim Jerome as Alfred P. Doolittle, Walter Charles as Colonel Hugh Pickering, Barbara Marineau as Mrs. Pierce, Justin Bohon as Freddy Eynsford-Hill and at certain performances the role of Eliza Doolittle is played by Dana DeLisa.
The ensemble comprises David Abeles, Harlen Bengel, Eric Briarley, Wilson Bridges, Ronald L. Brown, Debra Cardona, Elizabeth DeRosa, Kyle DesChamps, Bill Dietrich, Michael J. Farina, Warren Freeman, Jazmin Gorsline, Robin Haynes, Marnee Hollis, Lisa Kassay, Lainie Munro, Adam Laird, Cathy Newman, Georga Osborne, Lauren Pastorek, Byron St. Cyr, Jesse Swimm, David Tankersley, Stephanie Van Duynhoven, Erin Willis and Lee Zarrett.
MY FAIR LADY features book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. It is adapted from Bernard Shaw’s play “Pygmalion” and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture and features one of Broadway’s most beloved scores including “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?,” “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Get Me to the Church on Time.”
This new production was hailed by the London Daily Mail as “The revival against which all others will be measured,” and the London Daily Telegraph as “Probably the greatest musical of all time.” North American critics were equally unanimous in their praise: “A joyous smash revival” hails Ben Brantley of The New York Times andRichard Christiansen of The Chicago Tribune raves “Sumptuous and stunning! An inspired revival.”
MY FAIR LADY originally opened at the National Theatre of Great Britain March 2001 before transferring to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on London’s West End July 2001 where it ran for 2½ years. The show opened to record-breaking advance sales and went on to win five Laurence Olivier Awards, including ‘Outstanding Musical Production’ and ‘Best Theatre Choreographer’ for Matthew Bourne. In 2002 it received The Hilton Award for Outstanding Musical Production.
The North American tour of MY FAIR LADY brings together the original U.K. artistic team with direction by four-time Tony® winner Trevor Nunn, choreography and musical staging by two-time Tony® winner Matthew Bourne, production design by Anthony Ward and lighting design by David Hersey. The musical supervisor is Stephen Brooker and the orchestrations are by William David Brohn, with the dance music arranged by Chris Walker. The sound is by Paul Groothuis. The Associate Choreographer is Fergus Logan. The Associate Director is Shaun Kerrison.
About Dancap Productions Inc.
Launched in 2007 by Aubrey Dan, Dancap Productions Inc. (dancaptickets.com), is a commercial theatre company dedicated to producing the best of Broadway-style theatre created in collaboration with acclaimed artists and award-winning creative teams. The company engages theatre lovers in Toronto and throughout Canada. On Broadway and internationally, the company’s producing and investment credits include: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Tom Stoppard’s Rock ‘n’ Roll, The Farnsworth Invention, Jersey Boys, Wicked and In The Heights. Dancap Productions is also a strategic member of theatrical development and production company Elephant Eye Theatrical which has a current slate of projects that include: The Addams Family, Bruce Lee: Journey to the West and Saved. Aubrey Dan and Dancap Productions manage the Canadian assets of Key Brand Entertainment Inc., which include: Broadway Across Canada and Toronto’s Canon and Panasonic Theatres. Mr. Dan serves on the board of Key Brand Entertainment and serves as Chairman of Broadway Across Canada.
