Andrea McKenna • June 18, 2026
"My Fair Lady" Comes to Julian This July
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Classic musical offers six performances at Julian High School's Little Theater
The East County Performing Arts Association will present the beloved musical My Fair Lady this July at Julian High School's Little Theater.
Based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, the musical follows Eliza Doolittle, a flower seller whose life changes after language professor Henry Higgins takes on the challenge of teaching her proper speech and manners. The production features memorable songs including "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," "The Rain in Spain," and "I Could Have Danced All Night."
Performances are scheduled for:
- July 17 at 7 p.m.
- July 18 at 7 p.m.
- July 19 at 2 p.m.
- July 24 at 7 p.m. (ASL-interpreted performance)
- July 25 at 7 p.m.
- July 26 at 2 p.m.
Tickets start at $10.
The East County Performing Arts Association is a nonprofit organization that supports theater and performing arts throughout East County, including communities such as Borrego Springs, Julian, Ramona, Alpine, and La Mesa.
Julian High School's Little Theater is located in Julian, making it an easy day trip for Borrego Springs residents interested in live theater and the arts.
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Source: East County News Services
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