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Starring Broadway’s Analisa Leaming, the lavish production blends beloved songs with the beautiful sound of a full orchestra onstage

"Wouldn’t it be loverly…!” Often referred to as “one of the greatest musicals of all time,” My Fair Lady! comes to Pacific Symphony Pops in a special symphonic presentation that puts the music front-and-center for a new kind of spectacle. Audience members can watch the orchestra, conductor and Broadway performers interact onstage as the lush symphonic score fills the acoustically pristine concert hall. Broadway star Analisa Leaming (The King & I, Hello Dolly, School of Rock) takes the lead role as Eliza Doolittle, the flower seller who learns to speak like a lady from linguist Henry Higgins, performed by Trevor Martin. The musical features classic favorite songs like the romantic “I Could Have Danced All Night,” the comical “The Rain in Spain,” and the yearning “On the Street Where You Live.”

Presented by Pacific Symphony, and UIA Presents, in partnership with Black Tie Broadway, My Fair Lady! In Concert takes place April 24-25, 2026, at 8 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.

“My Fair Lady! is nothing less than a fan-favorite for many Americans,” said Enrico Lopez-Yañez, principal pops conductor of Pacific Symphony, who oversees the artistic direction of the Pops series. “When programming the concert, ensuring we cultivated a team of impeccable talent was a top priority. Everyone from the cast to the creative team, orchestra and beyond brings a uniquely special touch to the performance and truly honors and appreciates the Broadway production, elevating the final product and audience experience.”

Led by conductor Adam Turner, the production features a star ensemble of supporting characters played by Evan Bertram, Jackson Hurt, Michele McConnel and Martin Fisher. The creative team includes Curt Olds, original director/choreographer/adapter; Becky Elizabeth Stout, director/choreographer; Matthew Stephens, music director and Abbey Hunt, associate director/associate choreographer. The performance is adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture “Pygmalion”; original production directed by Moss Hart.

My Fair Lady! made its very first Broadway debut on March 15, 1956, taking the audience by storm. Directed by Moss Hart, the production broke records, running for 2,717 performances and taking home six Tony Awards and 10 nominations, including Best Musical, kick-starting its ranking as one of the most reputable and successful musicals in history.

Written in partnership by lyricist Alan Jay Lerner in collaboration with composer Frederick Loewe, My Fair Lady! is a blended work of European musical sophistication with sharp American theatrical storytelling. The exceptional duo worked wonders together as Lerner was a highly regarded American writer and lyricist, and Loewe was a talented musician.

The pair’s creative strengths complemented each other seamlessly, enabling a quick forging of creativity and alignment. Lerner’s background brought about a witty, literate and character-focused energy, while Loewe’s offered the skills of a classically trained pianist, the style of Viennese operetta and romantic sensibility—creating the effortless synergy within My Fair Lady! In addition to the genius talent of the two, there was the symbiotic working process they shared. Their relationship was built on patience, mutual respect, and shared musical ambition—all of which contributed to the musical’s overnight success.

“Pacific Symphony is honored to perform such a renowned work,” continued Lopez-Yañez. “Those engaged in bringing the musical to life model the same essence of its original interpreters, Lerner and Loewe, in that there is a collaborative effort taking place to bring an exceptional performance to our audiences.”

My Fair Lady! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

My Fair Lady! In Concert takes place Friday-Saturday, April 24-25 at 8 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets start at $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit https://www.pacificsymphony.org/show-details/my-fair-lady-in-concert.

Pacific Symphony’s Pops Series is underwritten by the Sharon J. and Thomas E. Malloy Family. Additional support comes from Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, The Park Club, PBS SoCal and K-EARTH 101.

Read more about the cast and creative team:

CAST

Eliza Doolittle: Analisa Leaming
Henry Higgins: Trevor Martin
Ensemble: Evan Bertram, Jackson Hurt, Michele McConnell, Martin Fisher

CREATIVE TEAM

Original Director/Choreographer and Adapter: Curt Olds
Director/Choreographer: Becky Elizabeth Stout
Conductor: Adam Turner
Music Director: Matthew Stephens
Associate Director/Associate Choreographer: Abbey Hunt

About Analisa Leaming
Broadway star Analisa Leaming, praised as having “a graceful, charming stage presence…” (Kansas City Star), is known for her outstanding performances, her captivating singing voice, and her versatility in opera, musical theatre, and on concert stages. After a successful run as Principal Rosalie Mullins in Broadway’s School of Rock, she hit the road as Irene Molloy in the national tour of the 2017 Tony Award-winning revival of Hello, Dolly! Leaming is now launching her touring customizable workshop “A Balancing Act” to aspiring artists from middle school to college students. What began as a podcast designed to uplift fellow actors has blossomed into an interactive class where Leaming shares her passion for negotiating the ups and downs of showbiz, and how to be wildly successful and happy while doing it.

In 2015, Leaming made her Broadway début as Anita in the revival of On the Twentieth Century alongside Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher. She went on to make her Lincoln Center début taking over the role of Anna in the Broadway revival of The King and I and performed in the 2017 revival of Hello, Dolly! as Irene Molloy for select performances alongside Bette Midler. On concert stages, Leaming was seen in Step into the Light at the Sheen Center and Musicals in May in Pueblo, CO. Off-Broadway credits include: Angharad in A Time for Singing with The York Theatre Company, Millicent Henderson in Rodger and Hammerstein’s Pipe Dream and Gossip Girl in Where’s Charley? at NY City Center Encores!

In addition to Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, Leaming led companies all over the U.S. portraying many different roles including: Amalia in She Loves Me at the Infinity Theatre, Mabel in Pirates! at the MUNY, Marian Paroo in The Music Man at the Geva Theatre, Maria in The Sound of Music, the title role in Mary Poppins at Kansas City, Milly in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the Ogunquit Playhouse, Irene Molloy in Hello, Dolly! at North Shore Music Theatre, and Sarah Jane in the world première of Arlington at the Magic Theatre. She also performed in several tours, including the role of Sister Sophia and cover for Maria on the international tour of The Sound of Music and the role of Grace Farrell in the National Tour of Annie.

Other accomplishments include her international concert début on a three-city tour in Germany with the Kurt Weill Festival alongside the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz and a semi-staged production of Weill’s Down in the Valley performing the role of Jennie. While attending the prestigious Eastman School of Music, she starred in L’etoile, and was featured in two Sondheim musicals, Assassins and Company. She was also one of the youngest winners of the Lotte Lenya Competition for Singers.

About Pacific Symphony
Pacific Symphony is the largest orchestra formed in the United States in the past 50 years and is ranked among the top orchestras in the U.S. by the League of American Orchestras. In 2024, Alexander Shelley was appointed to become Pacific Symphony’s third artistic leader, taking the title of Artistic and Music Director, beginning in the 2026-27 season. He is serving as Artistic and Music Director Designate during the 2025-26 season, which marks Pacific Symphony’s 47th season. Founded in 1978, the Symphony was led for 35 years by Carl St.Clair, who is honored with the title of Music Director Laureate starting in the 2025-26 season.

Pacific Symphony features an expansive range of programming through the Classical Series, the beloved Pops Series led by Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, SummerFest at the Great Park Live Amphitheatre in Irvine, and engaging Family Musical Mornings concerts for young children and their families. Signature cultural concerts for Lunar New Year and Nowruz are joyful musical celebrations that promote understanding and appreciation of the arts from around the world—a priority for Pacific Symphony, which is dedicated to the power of music to unite and inspire. The Symphony in the Cities program brings free outdoor concerts and interactive musical activities to cities across Orange County, making live symphonic music accessible to all.

With a purpose to lift the human spirit through the power of music, the Symphony is a cornerstone of the cultural landscape of Southern California, enriching lives and bringing communities together through creative and diverse programming. As the resident orchestra of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, the Symphony presents more than 100 concerts and events each year and a rich array of education and community engagement programs, reaching more than 300,000 residents of all ages.

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