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Thread #167602   Message #4045110
Posted By: leeneia
10-Apr-20 - 12:31 PM
Thread Name: Cinderella, Rodgers and Hammerstein
Subject: RE: Cinderella, Rodgers and Hammerstein
Hi, Joe. I think the whole world had a crush on Julie Andrews.

Did you know she was only 19 when 'My Fair Lady' opened? However, she came from a family in the biz, and she was used to being on stage.

Somewhere I have the autobiography of Alan Jay Lerner, who wrote book and lyrics for My Fair Lady and Camelot. Camelot's beginnings were very rocky, and shortly before the opening, Lerner asked Julie if she could handle a completely new song. She replied, "Of course, darling, but could I possibly see it the night before?" What a pro!
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It occurred to me that it would be great fun for the local English Country Dancers to dance to the music of Cinderella's ball, so I've bought the sheet music for the show. I hope the tune I like is in there!