The King and I 1953 - Articles Page 17

Ages: 12+
Opened: October 8, 1953

The King and I - 1953 - West End History , Info & More

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Catherine Street London WC2B 5JB London

Based on the novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon

Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic about English widow Anna who comes to teach western ways to the royal family of Siam and in turn learns to love and respect the exuberant king. A fun show for the whole family!

The King and I - 1953 - West End Cast

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Theatreworks Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, 8/25-9/19
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2010


A sweeping saga of love beneath the Tuscan sun, TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley presents the epic Tony Award-winning musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, with book by Pulitzer Prize-nominee Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer. Set to the soaring melodies of what the Chicago Tribune called 'the most beautiful score written for the American musical theater in 20 years,' this breath-taking musical is the poignant tale of two extraordinary young people and the overwhelming power of love. Featuring Broadway veterans Rebecca Eichenberger and Martin Vidnovic and regional favorites Whitney Bashor and Constantine Germancos, with TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley at the helm, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA plays August 25-September 19, 2010 (press opening August 28) at TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information the public may call (650) 463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org.

Set and Costume Designers Set For SHINE! The Horatio Alger Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2010


SHINE! The Horatio Alger Musical with a Book by Richard Seff; Music by Roger Dean Anderson and Lyrics by Lee Goldsmith is being presented by Other Side Productions (Peter Mercurio, Chuck Blasius - Co-Artistic Directors) as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival at The Theater at St. Clements, 423 West 46th Street.

Theatreworks Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, 8/25-9/19
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 29, 2010


A sweeping saga of love beneath the Tuscan sun, TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley presents the epic Tony Award-winning musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, with book by Pulitzer Prize-nominee Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer. Set to the soaring melodies of what the Chicago Tribune called 'the most beautiful score written for the American musical theater in 20 years,' this breath-taking musical is the poignant tale of two extraordinary young people and the overwhelming power of love. Featuring Broadway veterans Rebecca Eichenberger and Martin Vidnovic and regional favorites Whitney Bashor and Constantine Germancos, with TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley at the helm, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA plays August 25-September 19, 2010 (press opening August 28) at TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information the public may call (650) 463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org.

Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.

Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2010


Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.

Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010


Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.

HISTORY Begins Production On U.S. Version Of 'TOP GEAR'
by Charlie Piane - Apr 21, 2010


HISTORY(TM) today announced that a U.S. version of Top Gear, the award-winning BBC series will begin production today. The 10-episode series is being made by BBC Worldwide Productions and showcases an offbeat celebration of automobiles and driving. Premiering fall 2010 on HISTORY, the show will be hosted by comedian Adam Ferrara, champion rally and drift racer Tanner Foust and racing analyst Rutledge Wood. The announcement was made today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY.

'Smurfs', With Vergara, Azaria, Harris, Cumming & More, Begins Filming In NYC
by Charlie Piane - Apr 5, 2010


Principal photography began Friday, March 26, in New York on Columbia Pictures'/Sony Pictures Animation's hybrid live-action and animated family comedy, The Smurfs, it was announced today by Bob Osher, president of Sony Pictures Digital Productions, Hannah Minghella, president of Sony Pictures Animation and Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures.

B.B. King Blues Club Announces May Schedule Of Upcoming Events
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2010


UPCOMING SHOWS ON SALE THIS WEEK.

Vonda Shepard, Tierney Sutton Band & More Set for April Lineup at The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


April concert lineup announced at the Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko.

THE KING AND I Opens in Sao Paulo!
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - Feb 17, 2010


Dirigido por Jorge Takla e com direção musical do maestro Jamil Maluf, O REI E EU (THE KING AND I) finalmente estreia no proximo dia 27 de fevereiro em São Paulo.

NUTTY PROFESSOR Aims for Broadway Opening, Fall 2010
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 1, 2010


Jerry Lewis has announced to the Las Vegas Review-Journal that his upcoming show, THE NUTTY PROFESSOR, is aiming to open on Broadway in October or November of 2010. Lewis will make his theatrical directorial debut on Broadway with the new musical, 'THE NUTTY PROFESSOR', based on the 1963 film that he starred in and co-wrote. With music by Academy Award, Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Marvin Hamlisch and a book and lyrics by multiple Tony Award winner and Grammy Nominee Rupert Holmes, the musical is aiming for a bow on Broadway in the 2010/2011 season and is being produced by Loud Watch Productions, LLC.

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Richard Rodgers Celebration 10/2-11/2; Porter, Gaynor, Bean And More To Star
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The series of concerts, symposiums, staged readings, screenings and cabarets will explore the diversity and scope of the work of one of the most important figures in the American Musical.

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Richard Rodgers Celebration 10/2-11/2; Porter, Gaynor, Bean And More To Star
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The series of concerts, symposiums, staged readings, screenings and cabarets will explore the diversity and scope of the work of one of the most important figures in the American Musical.

B.B. King Comes To The Palace Theatre 10/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2009


For more than half a century, B.B. King has defined the blues for a worldwide audience with hits like 'The Thrill is Gone,' 'Ridin' with the King' with Eric Clapton, and 'When Love Comes to Town' with U2.

Prince, Alexander, Hilty, Weber, Lewis Nixon and Ballard Among Starry Roster for Reprise's Richard Rodgers Celebration Events
by Eddie Varley - Oct 6, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The roster of talent involved continues to grow.

David Henry Hwang, Jose Llana, Jennifer Paz Featured In GETTING TO KNOW YOU: RODGERS AND ASIA on 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2009


‘Getting to Know You: Rodgers & Asia' - a symposium exploring the successes and controversies in Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals -- 'The King and I,' 'South Pacific,' and 'Flower Drum Song,' will be presented October 5 at David Henry Hwang Theater. The event will include musical performances by Jose Llana and Jennifer Paz. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang.

David Henry Hwang, Jose Llana, Jennifer Paz Featured In GETTING TO KNOW YOU: RODGERS AND ASIA on 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2009


‘Getting to Know You: Rodgers & Asia' - a symposium exploring the successes and controversies in Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals -- 'The King and I,' 'South Pacific,' and 'Flower Drum Song,' will be presented October 5 at David Henry Hwang Theater. The event will include musical performances by Jose Llana and Jennifer Paz. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang.

David Henry Hwang, Jose Llana, Jennifer Paz Featured In GETTING TO KNOW YOU: RODGERS AND ASIA on 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2009


‘Getting to Know You: Rodgers & Asia' - a symposium exploring the successes and controversies in Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals -- 'The King and I,' 'South Pacific,' and 'Flower Drum Song,' will be presented October 5 at David Henry Hwang Theater. The event will include musical performances by Jose Llana and Jennifer Paz. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang.

LA LUNA NUEVA Festival of Hispanic Arts & Culture Held 9/12-25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


LA LUNA NUEVA - A two-week festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world Held September 12-25, 2009 at the Milagro Theatre, 525 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97214

LA LUNA NUEVA Festival of Hispanic Arts & Culture Held 9/12-25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


LA LUNA NUEVA - A two-week festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world Held September 12-25, 2009 at the Milagro Theatre, 525 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97214

LA LUNA NUEVA Festival of Hispanic Arts & Culture Held 9/12-25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


LA LUNA NUEVA - A two-week festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world Held September 12-25, 2009 at the Milagro Theatre, 525 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97214

LA LUNA NUEVA Festival of Hispanic Arts & Culture Held 9/12-25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2009


LA LUNA NUEVA - A two-week festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world Held September 12-25, 2009 at the Milagro Theatre, 525 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97214

LA LUNA NUEVA Festival of Hispanic Arts & Culture Held 9/12-25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2009


LA LUNA NUEVA - A two-week festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world Held September 12-25, 2009 at the Milagro Theatre, 525 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97214

LA LUNA NUEVA Festival of Hispanic Arts & Culture Held 9/12-25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2009


LA LUNA NUEVA - A two-week festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world Held September 12-25, 2009 at the Milagro Theatre, 525 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97214

Other Productions of The King and I

1951   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1953   West End London Production
West End
1956   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1960   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1961   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1963   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1964   Broadway Lincoln Center Revival
Broadway
1968   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1969   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1973   West End London Revival
West End
1977   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1979   West End London Revival
West End
1985   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1996   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2000   West End London Production
West End
2002   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2004   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2006   St. Louis, MO (Regional) St. Louis MUNY Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2015   Broadway Lincoln Center Theatre Broadway Revival
Broadway
2016   US Tour Lincoln Center National Tour
US Tour
2018   West End West End Revival Prodution
West End
2024   West End
West End

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