My Fair Lady Reviews

from Washington, District of Columbia

MY FAIR LADY

I took my daughters to see this play and was so very disappointed that “get me to the church” was all about sex acts, and worse, it was drag queens. Ruined it for us all. Never again will I assume that an old innocent play is safe to bring children to. Wish I would have read about this rendition before we went as we would have left our seats empty.

P Lambert from Charlotte, North Carolina

DRAG QUEENS IN 1900'S ENGLAND? NO!!!

This play was ruined! My husband bought us tickets for part of my Christmas gift because I have loved this movie so much with Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison all my life. Even named my dog Eliza! I am so glad I didn't bring a child with me to see this play. Who would have believed my favorite musical would be ruined with the nasty dancing /singing DRAG QUEENS complete with spreading their legs and laying on each other, dancing and thrusting!!! I didn't come to this play for this type thing. The rest of the play was okay (not great by any means), but was ruined by the shocking drag queen songs. When it ended people got up to leave as fast as I have ever seen at any theater. No standing ovation.....

Kwaters from San Diego, California

MY FAIR LADY

It was very disappointing. The singing by Eliza was excellent. But Professor Higgins was without necessary emotion that made songs great. Can you really change an ending to a classic? Why not change Camelot to the boy being sent into fight? As for Getting me to the church on time - instead of listening to a historic song, they provide a out of story scene that made no sense nor appropriate for kids.

Valerie from San Diego, California

INCREDIBLE DISAPPOINTMENT

I think it takes tremendous audacity and a misguided ego to revise such an iconic story. Thank goodness the music was original as there was no romance, no feeling or chemistry between the characters. The second act never meshed with added pieces that had no context and the ending still has us incredibly disappointed and wondering. Freddie character was excellent with a beautiful voice.

Adam from Chicago, Illinois

DISAPPOINTED

Overall this was a very disappointing show. Negatives: 1) “Get Me to the Church” song was a drag queen show. It had raunchy dancing complete with sexual poses, dancing, and even smelling crotches. Inappropriate for children and felt completely out of place for My Fair Lady. 2) Eliza’s acting. Her singing was very good, but her acting was very forced. She seemed angry and overall was just unlikeable. 3) Alfie Doolittle - everything was bad. Acting was the worst in the show. Just bellowed - no nuance or fun with a very fun character. Dancing and singing wasn’t great either. 4) The ending. Just a strange interpretation. Didn’t like it. Positives: 1) The set was impressive. Really cool revolving house. 2) Professor Higgins. While no one is Rex Harrison - he was very likeable and did a great job. 3) Freddy and Pickering. Good support role characters who were very fun and likeable. 4) The quartet in “Wouldn’t it Be Lovely”. Excellent! Probably the best rendition of this song I’ve ever heard. Overall - the negatives unfortunately heavily outweighed the positives. Extremely disappointed in the presentation of a show that I love.

Alex from Dallas, Texas

ADAM WAS BANG ON!

Adam left the following review and I agree with every word. Overall this was a very disappointing show. Negatives: 1) “Get Me to the Church” song was a drag queen show. It had raunchy dancing complete with sexual poses, dancing, and even smelling crotches. Inappropriate for children and felt completely out of place for My Fair Lady. 2) Eliza’s acting. Her singing was very good, but her acting was very forced. She seemed angry and overall was just unlikeable. 3) Alfie Doolittle - everything was bad. Acting was the worst in the show. Just bellowed - no nuance or fun with a very fun character. Dancing and singing wasn’t great either. 4) The ending. Just a strange interpretation. Didn’t like it. Positives: 1) The set was impressive. Really cool revolving house. 2) Professor Higgins. While no one is Rex Harrison - he was very likeable and did a great job. 3) Freddy and Pickering. Good support role characters who were very fun and likeable. 4) The quartet in “Wouldn’t it Be Lovely”. Excellent! Probably the best rendition of this song I’ve ever heard. Overall - the negatives unfortunately heavily outweighed the positives. Extremely disappointed in the presentation of a show that I love

Rob McCrain from Longmont, Colorado

SAD VERSION OF A GREAT MUSICAL

I have seen this show done over the years in New York, London, Lawrence, Kansas, Lincoln Nebraska and a number of other productions. This was the worst I have ever seen. Save your money. The sound was garbled and unintelligible for most of the show and the interpretation was a nightmare. This is supposed to be a fun experience watching. It was dreadful, save your money.

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