Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I
Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King - in an imperialistic world - brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.
A Beloved Story
"Five stars. Grand and glorious." — Time Out New York
The Lincoln Center production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic tale has received rave reviews across the country. The Chicago Tribune called the show, "a magnificent, genuinely revelatory production," and the Star Tribune proclaimed, “'King and I' reminds us why musicals exist.”
This production of The King and I bridges the gap of time, combining tradition and innovation in a stunning performance that is properly honored and purposely refreshed for the 21st century.
“Magnificent. A sweepingly romantic production. How good to be getting to know the show all over again.”
The production boasts a score that features beloved classics such as “Getting To Know You,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance,” “I Have Dreamed” and “Something Wonderful.” Exceptionally grand and opulently staged, this musical revival stays true to the elegance of classic Broadway while tackling troupes that feel modern.
Award-winning Cast & Crew
Cast and crew come together in a massive scale with opulent costumes and a set designed to be dazzling, elegant, panoramic and personal.
The King & I, directed by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher, won four 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Revival of a Musical. Hailed as "too beautiful to miss" (New York Magazine), the production played 538 performances on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater being going on tour!
Reawakening the role, Laura Michelle Kelly plays a "smart, scrappy" Anna O'Hara (The New York Times). Kelly is an Olivier Award-winning actress for her role as Mary Poppins in London and has a long list of Broadway and West End credits including the 2004 revival of Fiddler on the Roof, Beauty and the Beast and Les Miserables. Every note Kelly sings as Ms. O'Hara takes on a wistful tune that infuses something wonderful into the musical.
Paired perfectly, Jose Llana plays the King of Siam. The chemistry of the two artists adds a playful element to the seasoned, award-winning cast. “Jose was so superb on Broadway in The King and I that I begged him to join us on the tour and l feel we are incredibly lucky to have him. He brings such joy and virility and strength to the King. And he is one of Broadway's great talents," says Director Bartlett Sher.
“I doubt I’ll see a better production in my lifetime”
Too beautiful to miss!
Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I
Oct. 3-8, 2017
Eight shows! Part of the 2017-18 Procter & Gamble Broadway Series.
Tuesday, October 3 at 7pm GET TICKETS!
Wednesday, October 4 at 7pm GET TICKETS!
Thursday, October 5 at 1:30pm GET TICKETS!
Thursday, October 5 at 7pm GET TICKETS!
Friday, October 6 at 8pm GET TICKETS!
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Sunday, October 8 at 2pm GET TICKETS!
"A landmark production and a shot of purest rapture. I never wanted it to end." — The Hollywood Reporter