Bob Dylan & Joan Baez “Young But Daily Growing” Savoy Hotel, May 4, 1965.

From the Archives: This Day in Julie-history My Fair Lady Opening Night Supper Savoy Hotel, London, 30 April 1958

66 years ago, Julie Andrews made her triumphant bow in the London opening of My Fair Lady at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Following the opening night performance, after-show parties were arranged at various venues around the West End. Producer Herman Levin hosted a party at the Dorchester which was attended by Stanley Hollaway and Cecil Beaton. Rex Harrison was guest at a supper held by the US Ambassador, Jock Hay Whitney and wife at Wingfield House. Hugh "Binkie" Beaumont, head of Tennent theatres, hosted another party at his home in Westminster (London 1958, p.3). True to homely form, Julie Andrews opted for a small private party at the Savoy Hotel attended by family and friends including Claire Bloom and Maggie Smith (London 1958, p.3). Guests dined on a special menu designed by the chefs of the Savoy Restaurant with bespoke dishes such as Le Suprême de Volaille Julie and Le Soufflé My Fair Lady.

Life magazine reported that Julie was "wrung out" as she and her family nervously awaited the critics' verdict. "But when the papers came, she was suddenly wide awake, on her feet and ready to dance all night" (Thompson 1958, p. 24).

Sources:

London, John (1958). 'It's My Fair Triumph at the Lane.' Daily News. 1 May: p. 3.

Thompson, E.K. (1958). 'Lady conquers London." Life. 12 May, pp. 20-25.

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Lisa Faulkner attending the British Takeaway Awards 2018, in association with Just Eat, held at the Savoy Hotel in London on 12th November 2018.

Charlie Chaplin held a press conference at London's Savoy Hotel November 1st 1965, he announced Sophia Loren as the leading lady in his upcoming production which became "A Countess from Hong Kong".

Prohibition be damned: the chef at the Savoy Hotel adds liquor to his Christmas pudding, December 13, 1928.

Photo: NY Daily News

Cornell Capa- Dancers at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, 1939.

Shown are: Al Minns, Sandra Gibson, Mickey Jones, George Greenidge, Gladys Crowder, Eddie “Shorty” Davis, Joyce and Joe Daniels, William Downes, and Frankie Manning.

Photo Caption: Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis pose in their room at the Savoy Hotel in 1953 when they came to England to appear at the London Palladium. Now if the caption is correct: Patti, if I remember correctly, was with them along with some of Jerry's children and along with Janet Leight and Tony Curtis. While Jeanne had stayed at home because she was pregnant… so despite having Patti with him Jerry slept in the same room and in the same bed with Dean??? @jerrylevitch @starryyide ?? Source (X)

"Ekberg Smiles" by John Chillingworth, on the  10th December 1955: Swedish actress Anita Ekberg smiling during her make up session before meeting the press at the Savoy Hotel, London. 

Thursday January 21, 1965, actress Jane Fonda, in a Chanel suit at the Savoy Hotel in London on the occasion of the promotion of her latest film, "Circle of Love" aka La Ronde (original French title), directed by Roger Vadim.

Jeudi 21 janvier 1965, l'actrice Jane Fonda, en tailleur Chanel à l'hôtel Savoy à Londres à l'occasion de la promotion de son dernier film, " Circle of Love" aka La Ronde (titre français original), réalisé par Roger Vadim. (Photo by Carl Bruin/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)

18-year-old Elizabeth Taylor with her first husband Conrad “Nicky” Hilton Jr. during their honeymoon at the Savoy Hotel in London on June 10, 1950.

Bob Dylan & Joan Baez “The Wild Mountain Thyme” Savoy Hotel, London, May 4, 1965.

May 1, 1966: Brian Epstein watches Cilla Black perform at London’s Savoy Hotel (photo: Douglas MacKinnon)

Errol Flynn talking to the press at the Savoy Hotel in London 1952.

New photos of Eddie for the December GQ Germany "Men Of The Year" issue!

📸 by Pierre-Ange Carlotti, at the Savoy Hotel in London.

Source: Stylist Tobias Frericks on Instagram.