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Book SynopsisThis ground-breaking book considers one of the most popular musicals of all time, Lerner and Loewe's "My Fair Lady." Using previously-unpublished letters and documents, author Dominic McHugh presents a completely new behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the show, revealing the tensions that went into the making of this beloved musical.
Trade ReviewThere has been a welcome growth in the study of famous Broadway musicals and Dominic McHugh's Loverly is an important and absorbing addition to the literature. It is rooted in an impressively detailed consideration of the sources but wears its scholarship lightly and engagingly ... This beautifully written and scrupulously researched book deserves the warmest possible recommendation and it's essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in Broadway musicals. * Nigel Simeone, International Record Review *
Table of ContentsCONTENTS ; Chapter 1: False Starts and Artistic Promise ; Chapter 2: From Page to Stage: The Genesis of My Fair Lady ; Chapter 3: Shavian But Not Shaw: Developing the Script of My Fair Lady ; Chapter 4: Knowing the Score ; Chapter 5: Settling the Score: Part I ; Chapter 6: Settling the Score: Part II ; Chapter 7: My Fair Lady On Stage ; Chapter 8: The Legacy of My Fair Lady ; Appendix 1: "Without You" (early versions) ; Appendix 2: "Why Can't the English?" ; Appendix 3: "On the Street Where You Live" ; Appendix 4: Cut material from "The Ascot Gavotte" ; Appendix 5: "You Did It": Cut passage ; Bibliography ; Index
