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In 1971 Richard Chamberlain starred as the doomed monarch in an exemplary Seattle Repertory Theatre production of "Richard II."

This month, the actor finally returns for an encore.

He'll hold forth Aug. 24-29 at the Opera House, as Henry Higgins in a blue-ribbon revival of "My Fair Lady." (Call 292-ARTS for details.)

TV heartthrob, classical tragedian, musical comedy star - no American actor has had a more strikingly eclectic high culture/pop culture career than Richard Chamberlain.

"The great joy of acting, as opposed to working in a bank or selling insurance, is that you get to try new things and be different people," said the affable performer, speaking over the phone during a tour stop in Tempe, Ariz.

"I'm always interested in a challenge."

Chamberlain has had challenges aplenty in "My Fair Lady." Directed by Howard Davies, the show opened last April in Florida, and lands on Broadway in November.

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