Arts·Q with Tom Power

Allan Louis on what it means to be the 1st Black actor to lead My Fair Lady

In an interview with Q's Tom Power, the actor discusses his transition from understudy to leading man at this year's Shaw Fesitval.

The actor discusses his transition from understudy to leading man at this year's Shaw Fesitval

Headshot of Allan Louis.
Allan Louis is an established international stage, TV and film actor. (Submitted by Allan Louis)

The actor Allan Louis has stepped into the role of Henry Higgins in the beloved Broadway musical My Fair Lady, which is on now at the Shaw Festival in Ontario. Louis took over the role from another actor earlier this fall. He joins Q's Tom Power to talk about his transition from understudy to leading man, and how the character of Henry Higgins changes when a Black actor takes on the role.

The full interview with Allan Louis is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Allan Louis produced by Mitch Pollock.