Bartlett Sher & More Set for THE KING & I Platform Series Event Tonight

Get the full background on the new Lincoln Center production of THE KING & I!

The revival at Lincoln Center Theater of Rodgers & Hammerstein's beloved classic musical THE KING & I starring Ken Watanabe and Kelli O'Hara is quickly approaching and fans now have the chance to attend a special talkback all about the show featuring the director, Bartlett Sher, and choreographer, Christopher Gattelli.

The official description of the THE KING & I Platform Series talkback is as follows: "THE KING AND I Platform Series Event. Free to the public. Join us for a conversation withBartlett Sher, director of The King and I, and choreographer Christopher Gattelli, moderated by Ira Weitzman, LCT Musical Theater Associate Producer, on Thursday, April 9, 6:00pm - 6:45pm in the Vivian Beaumont Theater Lobby. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 5:30pm. We hope to see you in the lobby!"

The official description of THE KING & I is as follows: "Five-time Tony Award® nominee Kelli O'Hara (The Light in the Piazza, South Pacific) and Academy Award® nominee Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai, Inception) star in a magnificent new Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved The King and I. Tony winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) directs this classic tale of a British schoolteacher's unexpected relationship with the imperious King of Siam. Featuring a cast of more than 50, choreography based on the original by Jerome Robbins, and a score of treasured songs including "Getting to Know You," "I Whistle a Happy Tune" and "Shall We Dance?" in their glorious, original orchestrations, Lincoln Center Theater's new staging of The King and I invites you to get to know this inspiring and enchanting musical classic."

More information on THE KING & I is available at the official site here.

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