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Gigi (1951 play)
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Gigi (1951) was a popular Broadway play based on Colette's 1945 novel of the same name, starring Audrey Hepburn in the title role.
During filming of Monte Carlo Baby, Colette noticed Hepburn and reportedly said: "Voila! There's our Gigi!" Hepburn was reluctant at first to take the part. Due to her inexperience in acting, she did not feel prepared to suddenly take the lead in a major Broadway play. However, Colette convinced her that she was perfect for the part.
The play opened on Broadway at the Fulton Theatre on November 24, 1951. Hepburn was given star billing. Upon seeing her name for the first time in lights, Hepburn reportedly said, "Oh, dear. And I've still got to learn how to act."[1]
The play was a critical and financial success and Hepburn won the 1952 Theatre World Award for it. In addition, her newfound stardom helped lead to her casting in Roman Holiday, for which she won the Academy Award.
The play was directed by Raymond Roulear and produced by Gilbert Miller.