How do costumers do it? It has to be hard enough to design for a production that spans a short period of time let alone one that spans multiple eras. Here are a few favorite movies that show the evolution of fashion through the Edwardian era. Other fashion eras are highlighted, too. It is fascinating to [...]
by Donna Klein The Musical Beauty of My Fair Lady Being a part of the cast and crew of this musical has been a been a fun and educational experience, but the most fun is dressing the part. Whether we're flower girls, opera or Ascot patrons, servants, ball attendees, or Alfred P. Doolittle's cronies, we're [...]
by Donna Klein Celebrate 60 Years of the Musical, My Fair Lady This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Broadway debut of My Fair Lady, Lerner and Loewe's Tony Award-winning musical. This blog and the one following talks about My Fair Lady and what its like to be in the cast as preparations [...]