My Fair Lady at the Théâtre des Variétés: youthful elegance on stage

A refreshing version of My Fair Lady comes to life at the Théâtre des Variétés, brought to life by 48 young talents from the École de Comédie Musicale de Paris. Two exceptional performances will take place on June 29 and 30, 2025 at 8 p.m., in the main auditorium.

Buoyed by chiseled dialogue, refined costumes and the musical 's signature tunes, My Fair Lady returns in an interpretation where youth meets tradition. Inspired by George Cukor 's film starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, this adaptation depicts the transformation of a street flower girl into a true lady, under the aegis of a rigorous phonetics teacher.

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The special feature of this version is its cast: 48 students from the École de Comédie Musicale de Paris form the troupe, accompanied by a live orchestra, which promises effervescence on stage and musical quality worthy of the classics. The show, lasting 2 h 40 with intermission, is scheduled for two evenings only - Sunday and Monday - in the intimate setting of the Théâtre des Variétés.

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Designed for music-loving audiences and lovers of classic musicals, this production finds its strength in its freshness and youthful energy. It will appeal to anyone who appreciates grand stage transformations, elegance and live music. On the other hand, audiences looking for a faithful original version or a more intimate show may not find what they're looking for: here, breadth and vitality dominate.

With this youthful, dynamic version of My Fair Lady, Théâtre des Variétés offers a summer escapade in which the classic musical is given a new lease of life, between respected traditions and adolescent enthusiasm.

Article based on public sources; the show has not been viewed.

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