Reviving Romances: Carousel and My Fair Lady on Broadway | The Hudson Review
Shortly after the original production of My Fair Lady opened in 1956, a man lucky enough to score tickets found himself sitting next to a woman of a certain age. The seat next to her was empty and, at intermission, the man turned to the woman, introduced himself, and asked her if she was enjoying the show. "Of course," she said, "it's absolutely marvelous!" "I couldn't help noticing that the seat next to you is empty…