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Kelli O'Hara On Getting To Know THE KING AND I, Favorite Moments & More
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 17, 2015


Kelli O'Hara talks THE KING AND I in a new interview!

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 11-17
by Anna Bencivengo - Apr 17, 2015


Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of the opening nights of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, FINDING NEVERLAND, and THE KING AND I, a first look at SOMETHING ROTTEN!, the cast of HAMILTON's tribute to A CHORUS LINE, and more!

2015 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 28, 2015


Below, check out how each show fared individually in a list of nominations by show.

2015 Tony Awards - The Nominees React - UPDATING LIVE!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 28, 2015


We've caught Tony fever here at BroadwayWorld.com, and it's spreading! Follow us on BWW throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!

2015 Tony Awards Nominations - Complete List; AN AMERICAN IN PARIS and FUN HOME Lead with 12!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 28, 2015


Check out the 2015 Tony Award nominees below and follow us throughout the day for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!

Photo Coverage: THE KING AND I Arrives on Broadway- Go Inside Opening Night!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Apr 17, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, led by Kelli O'Hara (as Anna Leonowens) and Ken Watanabe (as the King of Siam), directed by Bartlett Sher. The production opened last night, April 16, 2015 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside opening night below!

Review Roundup: THE KING AND I Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Apr 16, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, led by Kelli O'Hara (as Anna Leonowens) and Ken Watanabe (as the King of Siam), directed by Bartlett Sher. The production opens tonight, April 16, 2015 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

Shall We Dance? THE KING AND I Opens on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, led by Kelli O'Hara (as Anna Leonowens) and Ken Watanabe (as the King of Siam), directed by Bartlett Sher, and opening tonight, April 16, 2015 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street).

TV: Watch Highlights of Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe in THE KING AND I on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater's THE KING AND I, which features a cast led by Kelli O'Hara (as Anna Leonowens) and Ken Watanabe (as the King of Siam), is directed by Bartlett Sher, is currently in previews ahead of an official opening night on Thursday, April 16 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action!

Getting To Know You! Meet the Full Cast of THE KING AND I, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Apr 16, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, led by Kelli O'Hara (as Anna Leonowens) and Ken Watanabe (as the King of Siam), directed by Bartlett Sher. The production opens tonight, April 16, 2015 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Scroll down to learn more about the company, plus watch highlights from the show!

WAKE UP with BWW 4/16/2015 - THE KING AND I, A CHORUS LINE, NERDS and More!
by Jessica Showers - Apr 16, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: THE KING AND I sweeps onto Broadway, A CHORUS LINE marks its 40th anniversary, AMERICAN BUFFALO starts in the West End and more!

WAKE UP with BWW 4/15/2015 - FINDING NEVERLAND, GYPSY, HAMLET and More!
by Jessica Showers - Apr 15, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: FINDING NEVERLAND brings magic to Broadway, GYPSY starts in the West End, Peter Sarsgaard takes on HAMLET and more!

Kelli O'Hara Discusses Gender Inequality, Bravery & THE KING & I
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 11, 2015


Kelli O'Hara reveals all in a new interview!

Twitter Watch: Kelli O'Hara Floored by Julie Andrews' Visit to THE KING & I: 'No Real Words'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 9, 2015


Theater royalty Julie Andrews visited the Wednesday matinee performance of The King and I, now running at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

Bartlett Sher & More Set for THE KING & I Platform Series Event Tonight
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 9, 2015


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

Getting to Know Them! Spotlight on THE KING AND I's Top 5 Annas in Broadway History
by Sally Henry - Apr 7, 2015


When the latest Rodgers and Hammerstein revival, THE KING AND I, opens in just over a week, starring Ken Watanabe and Kelli O'Hara, it will be the show's fifth Broadway production. Over the past six decades since the production originally opened on Broadway, basically only Yul Brynner has played the King of Siam, earning him the unofficial title of “The King of THE KING AND I.” However, many different women have donned the gorgeous gown to sing “Shall We Dance?” on the Great White Way since the original 1951 Broadway version. In honor of the upcoming revival, BroadwayWorld brings you a look back at the Top 5 women who have portrayed Anna in THE KING AND I on Broadway.

VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara Talks Starring in Broadway's THE KING AND I
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 7, 2015


USA TODAY reporter Elysa Gardner chatTED with Kelli O'Hara, currently starring as Anna in Broadway's THE KING AND I.

WAKE UP with BWW 4/7/2015 - HAND TO GOD, GROUNDED, DISENCHANTED! and More!
by Jessica Showers - Apr 7, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: HAND TO GOD opens on Broadway, Anne Hathaway returns to the stage, DISENCHANTED! brings a twist to fairytale princesses off-Broadway and more!

Frank Rich Comments on HAMILTON, THE KING AND I Revival
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2015


Today, former New York Times theatre critic Frank Rich took part in a Q&A with New York Magazine on 'today's media, political, and cultural landscape.' He touched on Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON, Lincoln Center's THE KING AND I revival starring Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe, the Tony Awards and more.

Photo Flash: A Stunning First Look at Kelli O'Hara, Ken Watanabe and More in THE KING AND I
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater's THE KING AND I, which features a cast led by Kelli O'Hara (as Anna Leonowens) and Ken Watanabe (as the King of Siam), is directed by Bartlett Sher, is currently in previews ahead of an official opening night on Thursday, April 16 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Below, BroadwayWorld has an extensive and stunning first look at the cast onstage!

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