The final performance of “Chess - The musical” at Copenhagen’s Det Ny Teater took place this afternoon. Preparations are already underway for the next production.
“My Fair Lady”, which will open on February 6, 2026, was previously staged in Copenhagen in a magnificent production at the Royal Danish Theatre (Gamle Scene) from February 18 to April 9, 2011.
While the creative team at Det Ny Teater will be different, the upcoming production promises to be spectacular. More than 50 participants, including actors, singers, dancers, and musicians, will be involved.
Originally premiering at Broadway’s Mark Hellinger Theatre on March 15, 1956, and closing on September 29, 1963, after 2,717 performances, “My Fair Lady” won four Tony Awards and launched Julie Andrews’ career.
Inspired by George Bernard Shaw's 1914 play “Pygmalion”, the American musical features lyrics and a book by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The original choreography was by Hanya Holm.
CD's tracks (1956 cast), with Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews.
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| 1. Overture: Why Can't The English 2. Wouldn't It Be Loverly 3. With A Little Bit Of Luck 4. I'm An Ordinary Man 5. Just You Wait 6. The Rain In Spain 7. I Could Have Danced All Night 8. Ascot Gavotte 9. On The Street Where You Live |
10. You Did It 11. Show Me 12. Get Me To The Church On Time 13. A Hymn To Him 14. Without You 15. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face |
Production's photos (not available so far)
Creative team :
(The full list will be announced later.)
Music: Frederick Loewe
Lyrics & Dialogue: Alan Jay Lerner
Orchestral Arrangements: [To be announced]
Translation: [To be announced]
Director: Martin Lyngbo
Choreography: James Leece
Set & Costumes: Paul Farnsworth
Lighting: [To be announced]
Musical Direction: [To be announced]
Cast :
Sofie Topp Christensen (Eliza Doolittle), Peter Plaugborg (Professor Henry Higgins), Kim Hammelsvang (Oberst Pickering), Tommy Kenter (Alfred P. Doolittle), Susse Wold (Mrs. Higgins), Sebastian Harris (Freddy Eynsford-Hill), Hanne Uldal (Mrs. Pearce), Søren Bech-Madsen (George), Mette Ladekarl (Mrs. Boxington), ainsi que Matthew One Bailey, Christian Haagen Birkvang, Vito Gram, James Leece, Mikkel Hoé, Søren Bang, Nikoline Harriet Breienholt, Juliette Schaufuss, Christian Bergman, Mira Balloli, Linda Arunee Drenck, Nahia Gil Harris, Nadin Reiness and Simon Nøiers.
The rest of the cast will be announced soon.
Musicians (TBC) :
Conductor: [To be announced]
Keyboard 1: Jesper Frank Christensen
Keyboard 2: Fransesco Cali
Bass: Henrik Simonsen
Percussion I: Andrew Cholvat
Percussion II and drums: Timothy Lutte
Flute: Nicolai Schultz
Oboe: Lene Hesselbjerg
Clarinet / Saxophone: Magnus Thuelund
Trombone: Ian Price
Trumpet: Jens Gotholdt
Violin: Piotr Gasior
Viola: Deanna Said
Cello: Leyla Ek
French horn: Henriette Holk
“My Fair Lady” will be produced by Det Ny Teater.
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Venue: Det Ny Teater - Gammel Kongevej 29 - 1610 Copenhague V.
Dates: February 5 to April 25, 2026 Days and Times:
Duration: 2h40 (including a 20-minute intermission) Ticket Prices:
Under 25 years old:
Booking:
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