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Happy Birthday, Donna Murphy! Murphy has won two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for her roles in Passion as Fosca and in The King and I as Anna Leonowens. She received three more Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical for her performances in Wonderful Town as Ruth Sherwood, LoveMusik as Lotte Lenya and The People in the Picture as Raisel/Bubbie. She is known, most recently, for her role as Mother Gothel in the animated Disney film Tangled (2010), Anij, Captain Jean-Luc Picard's love interest, in Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) and her numerous stage roles in musical theatre.

Broadway musical theater stars Rachel York and Brent Barrett, critically acclaimed co-stars in the West End production of the Tony Award-winning revival of "Kiss Me, Kate" filmed for PBS, reunite for an exclusive two-act concert "Isn't It Romantic?" on Sunday, February 19 at 1 p.m. at Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston. York, a Drama Desk and two-time IRNE Award winner, and Barrett, an LA Drama Critics Award winner and Olivier Award nominee, will sing some of their favorite love songs from the stage, screen, and American Songbook.

Broadway musical theater stars Rachel York and Brent Barrett, critically acclaimed co-stars in the West End production of the Tony Award-winning revival of 'Kiss Me, Kate' filmed for PBS, reunite for an exclusive two-act concert 'Isn't It Romantic?' on Sunday, February 19 at 1 p.m. at Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston. York, a Drama Desk and two-time IRNE Award winner, and Barrett, an LA Drama Critics Award winner and Olivier Award nominee, will sing some of their favorite love songs from the stage, screen, and American Songbook.

"The King and I," a musical about a British schoolteacher and her adventures with the King of Siam, begins a three-weekend run on the Playhouse Merced mainstage Friday, February 3 at 7:30 pm.

"The King and I," a musical about a British schoolteacher and her adventures with the King of Siam, begins a three-weekend run on the Playhouse Merced mainstage Friday, February 3 at 7:30 pm.

Broadway musical theater stars Rachel York and Brent Barrett, critically acclaimed co-stars in the West End production of the Tony Award-winning revival of "Kiss Me, Kate" filmed for PBS, reunite for an exclusive two-act concert "Isn't It Romantic?" on Sunday, February 19 at 1 p.m. at Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston. York, a Drama Desk and two-time IRNE Award winner, and Barrett, an LA Drama Critics Award winner and Olivier Award nominee, will sing some of their favorite love songs from the stage, screen, and American Songbook.

Today in 1985, the second Broadway revival of THe King and I opened at the Broadway THeatre, where it ran for 191 performances. The King and I is the fifth musical by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The work is based on the 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon and derives from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, who became governess to the children of King Mongkut of Siam in the early 1860s. The story deals with the experiences of the British schoolteacher, who is hired as part of the King's drive to modernize his country. The relationship between the King and Anna is marked by conflict through much of the play, as well as by a love that neither is able to express. The musical premiered on March 29, 1951 at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will melt away 2012's winter chill with a dazzling three-show concert series featuring Broadway's Rachel York and Brent Barrett and the legendary star of stage and screen, Mitzi Gaynor. York and Barrett, critically acclaimed co-stars in the Tony Award-winning revival of "Kiss Me, Kate" filmed for PBS, reunite for an exclusive Reagle Music Theatre concert "Isn't It Romantic?" on February 19. Gaynor, the legendary Hollywood, television and Las Vegas sensation perhaps best known for her unforgettable portrayal as Nellie Forbush in the movie musical "South Pacific," sparkles in "Razzle Dazzle! My Life Behind the Sequins" on April 15. Reagle's annual celebration of all things Emerald, "A Little Bit of Ireland," also returns for its 14th edition March 16-18 for four performances.

The curtain rises on the Sault Symphony Orchestra's production of "The King and I" starting December 7 running through Sunday, December 11.

The curtain rises on the Sault Symphony Orchestra's production of "The King and I" starting December 7 running through Sunday, December 11.

THE KING AND I has captured the hearts of millions with its charming story of the British governess brought into the court of Siam to tutor the King's many children. Once within the splendor of the Royal Palace, Anna and the King grow to understand one another and learn about each other's cultures. This unique love story is told with a glorious score, including 'Getting to Know You,' 'I Whistle a Happy Tune,' 'Hello Young Lovers' and the unforgettable 'Shall We Dance.'

This classic musical has captured the hearts of theater lovers and the Walnut Theater presents a royally wonderful production. From the tinest child to its adult leading roles, a flawless cast is directed under the creative hand of director/chorographer Marc Robin.

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 203rd season with an all-new production of Broadway's Tony Award-winning family musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I. Directed and choreographed by Marc Robin, this production will feature Broadway's leading lady Rachel York and Mel Sagrado Maghuyop from the Walnut's production of Miss Saigon. THE KING AND It opens on November 16th and runs through January 8th on the WST Mainstage.

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 203rd season with an all-new production of Broadway's Tony Award-winning family musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I.

A community, non-profit theater company based in Peoria, Theater Works, and its latest production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1951 Broadway musical THE KING & I, which was based on the 1944 novel 'Anna and the King of Siam' by Margaret Landon, will run until Sunday, October 16 at Peoria Center for Performing Arts.

The Jeff Awards today announced 185 nominations in 35 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2010, and July 31, 2011.

Awards Recipients © 2011 FREDDY

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Tracy Aron, announces the complete cast for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announces additional casting for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICUTRE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.