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West End THE KING AND I, with Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe, Will be Released in Cinemas Worldwide This Fall!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 23, 2018


The multiple Tony award-winning Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I, currently enjoying huge West End success, will be released in cinemas around the world this fall via Trafalgar Releasing. THE KING AND I: FROM THE PALLADIUM, filmed on stage at the iconic London Palladium, will open in cinemas globally on Thursday, November 29, 2018 with an encore presentation exclusively in the United States on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, August 31, 2018 at www.KingAndIMusicalCinema.com.

West End THE KING AND I to Be Screened in UK Cinemas This Winter
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2018


It has been confirmed that the current West End production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's timeless classic, The King and I, will be screened in the United Kingdom this winter.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for BEL CANTO Starring Julianne Moore
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 8, 2018


The first trailer for Bel Canto starring Julianne Moore has been released. The film follows the story of an opera singer caught in a hostage situation during a performance in South America.

Kelli O'Hara Shares Joy that Ruthie Ann Miles has Rejoined THE KING AND I
by Matt Tamanini - Aug 4, 2018


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles returned to the stage on Friday night, following five months of personal tragedy. Miles resumed the role of Lady Thiang in the West End transfer of the Lincoln Center Theatre revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I. 

BREAKING: Tony Winner Ruthie Ann Miles Returns to the Stage in West End's THE KING AND I Tonight
by Matt Tamanini - Aug 3, 2018


It has been an unfathomably heartbreaking year for Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles, but after months of grieving, and physical and emotional recuperating, the star of The King and I, HERE LIES LOVE, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and more returned to the stage for the first time this evening.

Works & Process, The Performing-Arts Series At The Guggenheim, Announces Fall 2018 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2018


Works & Process at the Guggenheim is pleased to announce its fall 2018 season, which includes new dance and music commissions, and a gala featuring a revival performance of a Works & Process Rotunda Project in the Guggenheim's iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed space. Since 1984 the performing-arts series has championed new works and offered audiences unprecedented access to leading choreographers, composers, dancers, musicians, and playwrights, among others. Programs explore the creative process through stimulating discussions with artists and riveting performance highlights. Each 70-minute program takes place in the museum's Peter B. Lewis Theater unless otherwise noted. Additional information is available at worksandprocess.org.

Bartlett Sher Revival of THE KING AND I to Head Out on International Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2018


According to Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail, the Tony Award-winning revival of The King and I, which recently began an acclaimed West End run featuring original stars Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe, will head out on an international tour in 2019.

Adelaide's GWB Entertainment Opens THE KING AND I In The West End
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2018


Adelaide and London based theatre producer GWB Entertainment has opened the iconic musical production of The King and I to rave reviews and critical acclaim at the world-renowned London Palladium in the West End.

Brief 7/5: Read the Reviews For O'Hara and Watanabe in THE KING AND I, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: read the reviews for The King and I in the West End, starring Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe, and more!

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In On Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe in West End's THE KING AND I
by Alan Henry - Jul 4, 2018


The multi Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I has transfered from Broadway to London this month following a critically acclaimed 16 month run at New York's Lincoln Center Theater and an unprecedented continuing record-breaking sold out USA tour.

BWW Review: THE KING AND I, London Palladium
by Debbie Gilpin - Jul 3, 2018


Following a hit run at New York's Lincoln Center Theater in 2015, Bartlett Sher's production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic makes its way to London's West End for a limited run at the London Palladium. Transferring with it is Tony Award nominee Ken Watanabe and Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara, in the title roles.

Photo Flash: First Look at Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe in Action in West End's THE KING AND I
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2018


The multi Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I will transfer from Broadway to London this month following a critically acclaimed 16 month run at New York's Lincoln Center Theater and an unprecedented continuing record-breaking sold out USA tour.

BWW Interview: Na-Young Jeon Talks THE KING AND I
by Nicole Ackman - Jun 27, 2018


Na-Young Jeon is a Dutch-Korean actress and singer. She's played Fantine in Les Miserables in the West End and has been a part of the Miss Saigon UK Tour, and is currently playing Tuptim in The King and I at London Palladium.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For THE KING AND I
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2018


The multi Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE KING AND I will transfer from Broadway to London this month following a critically acclaimed 16 month run at New York's Lincoln Center Theater and an unprecedented continuing record-breaking sold out USA tour.

TV: Rehearsal and Interview With THE KING AND I West End Cast
by Jamie Body - Jun 9, 2018


On 5 June, BroadwayWorld UK attended a special press rehearsal performance of the West End transfer of the multi-Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I.

No Decision Set On Ruthie Ann Miles' Return To THE KING AND I in London
by Alan Henry - Jun 4, 2018


BroadwayWorld previously reported that Naoko Mori and Ruthie Ann Miles would share the role of Lady Thiang in the West End production of THE KING AND I. We've just learned no final decision on Ruthie Ann Miles' participation in the production has been made.

Ruthie Ann Miles To Share The Role Of Lady Thiang In London's THE KING AND I With Naoko Mori
by Alan Henry - May 31, 2018


An announcement from the West End production states that actress Naoko Mori will share the role of Lady Thiang with Ruthie Ann Miles in the West End transfer of Lincoln Center's revival of THE KING AND I.

Naoko Mori Joins The West End Cast Of THE KING & I
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2018


The producers of The King and I, which opens at the London Palladium next month, have announced Japanese actress Naoko Mori, who has worked extensively across stage, television and film, will share the role of Lady Thiang.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 16- Broadway Gets to Know Kelli O'Hara in THE KING AND I
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2018


On this day in 2015, Bartlett Sher's Tony Award-winning revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I opened on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater!

Japanese Film And TV Star Takao Osawa To Star In THE KING AND I At The London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2018


Takao Osawa, the multi-award-winning actor and star of one of Japan's most popular television series JIN, will join the cast of THE KING AND I to play the Kralahome, trusted adviser to The King of Siam, when the smash hit musical transfers from Broadway to the London Palladium for "London's theatrical event of 2018" (Daily Express) on 21 June (Press Night 3 July).

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