The King and I Revival 2015 - Articles Page 4

Run Time:
Two hours and 55 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: April 16, 2015
Closing: June 26, 2016

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Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

Tony winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) directs this classic tale of a British schoolteacher's unexpected relationship with the imperious King of Siam.

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.

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.

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Ted Chapin Discusses Rodgers & Hammerstein's Influence On THE KING AND I In New Video: 'It's Very Cool To Hear'
by Pat Cerasaro - July 17, 2015


THE KING AND I prepares to welcome a brand new king tomorrow!

THE KING AND I's Jose Llana Shares Touching Photos & Comments On Replacing Ken Watanabe: 'Honored'
by Pat Cerasaro - July 13, 2015


THE KING AND I prepares to welcome a brand new king tomorrow!

Kelli O'Hara Sends Well Wishes to US Soccer Player of the Same Name
by Sally Henry - July 5, 2015


It's a great year to be named Kelli/Kelley. At this year's Tonys ceremony, Broadway leading lady Kelli O'Hara won her long-awaited Tony Award, and almost exaclty a month later, U.S. Soccer player Kelley O'Hara will compete in the World Cup finals today, July 5.

Brand New THE KING AND I TV Spot Boasting Tony Wins
by Pat Cerasaro - June 26, 2015


THE KING AND I celebrates its many Tony Award victories!

Bartlett Sher Talks THE KING AND I Revival In New Video Featurette
by Pat Cerasaro - June 24, 2015


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Jose Llana & Hoon Lee Will Inherit Ken Watanabe's Throne in THE KING AND I on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - June 18, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater has announced the casting of Jose Llana and Hoon Lee in the role of the King of Siam in its Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, directed by Bartlett Sher, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street).

Photo Coverage: THE KING AND I Cast Celebrates Album Release at Barnes & Noble
by Walter McBride - June 13, 2015


Decca Broadway/Universal Music Classics released the 2015 Broadway Cast Recording of the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, starring Kelli O'Hara as Anna Leonowens and Ken Watanabe as the King of Siam, earlier this week. In celebration, the company gathered at Barnes and Noble for a CD signing and performance!

Photo Coverage: Kelli O'Hara & Cast of Broadway's THE KING AND I Sign Albums at Barnes & Noble
by Walter McBride - June 12, 2015


Decca Broadway/Universal Music Classics released the 2015 Broadway Cast Recording of the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, starring Kelli O'Hara as Anna Leonowens and Ken Watanabe as the King of Siam, earlier this week. In celebration, the company gathered at Barnes and Noble for a CD signing and performance!

VIDEO: True to Her Word, Kelli O'Hara DOES the Worm on Twitter
by Caryn Robbins - June 10, 2015


True to her word, O'Hara turned to Twitter Tuesday night and posted a video of herself performing the iconic dance move in her dressing room

THE KING AND I Broadway Cast Recording Hits Stores Today
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2015


Decca Broadway/Universal Music Classics releases the 2015 Broadway Cast Recording of the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE KING AND I, starring Kelli O'Hara as Anna Leonowens and Ken Watanabe as the King of Siam, available digitally and physically today, June 9.

TV Exclusive: THE KING AND I's Ruthie Ann Miles on Her Tony Win- 'It Has Been a Dream'
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2015


THE KING AND I's Ruthie Ann Miles just won the Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, and you can click below to find out what was going through her head when she heard her name!

TV Exclusive: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU's Annaleigh Ashford on Her Tony Win- 'I Have 166 Text Messages!'
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2015


YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU's Annaleigh Ashford just won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play, and you can check out what she had to say about her win below!

TV: THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara on Her Tony Win- 'I'm Gonna do That Worm!'
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2015


THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara just took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical last night. Below, check out what she had to say about finally taking home a much-deserved trophy and what was going through her head during her unforgettable acceptance speech!

TV Exclusive: THE KING AND I's Catherine Zuber Celebrates Her 6th Tony Win!
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2015


Just last night, Catherine Zuber took home her sixth Tony Award for Best Costume DEsign of a Musical for The King and I. Click below to find out why this one is extra-special to her!

VIDEO: KING & I's Kelli O'Hara & Ken Watanabe Perform on TONYS
by Caryn Robbins - June 8, 2015


Tony Award winners Kelli O'Hara and Ruthie Ann Miles and Tony nominee Ken Watanabe from 'The King and I,' were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below!

STAGE TUBE: Backstage Quick Change at the Tonys with Kelli O'Hara
by Robert Diamond - June 8, 2015


THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical tonight, and delivered a stunning performance on the broadcast! Check out this backstage video to see a never-before-seen look at the star's quick change during the broadcast!

STAGE TUBE: THE KING AND I Team's Best Musical Revival Tonys Speech
by Stage Tube - June 8, 2015


The producers of The King and I accepted the 2015 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, and you can click below to hear their full speech!

The King and I FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The King and I have there been?
The King and I has had 26 productions including Broadway which opened in 1951, Broadway which opened in 1951, West End which opened in 1953, Off-Broadway which opened in 1956, Off-Broadway which opened in 1960, Off-Broadway which opened in 1961, Off-Broadway which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 1964, Off-Broadway which opened in 1968, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1969, West End which opened in 1973, Broadway which opened in 1977, Broadway which opened in 1977, West End which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1985, Broadway which opened in 1985, Broadway which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 1996, West End which opened in 2000, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2002, US Tour which opened in 2004, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2015, US Tour which opened in 2016, West End which opened in 2018 and West End which opened in 2024.
What Tony Awards has The King and I been nominated for?
The King and I has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Choreography for Christopher Gattelli, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Catherine Zuber, Best Direction of a Musical for Bartlett Sher, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Donald Holder, Best Revival of a Musical for The King and I, Best Revival of a Musical for Lincoln Center Theater, Best Revival of a Musical for Andre Bishop, Best Revival of a Musical for Adam Siegel, Best Revival of a Musical for Hattie K. Jutagir, Best Revival of a Musical for Ambassador Theatre Group, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Michael Yeargan.
What Tony Awards has The King and I won?
The King and I has won several Tony Awards, including Best Choreography for Christopher Gattelli, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Catherine Zuber, Best Direction of a Musical for Bartlett Sher, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Donald Holder, Best Revival of a Musical for The King and I, Best Revival of a Musical for Lincoln Center Theater, Best Revival of a Musical for Andre Bishop, Best Revival of a Musical for Adam Siegel, Best Revival of a Musical for Hattie K. Jutagir, Best Revival of a Musical for Ambassador Theatre Group, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Michael Yeargan.
What awards has The King and I been nominated for?
The King and I has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical for Scott Lehrer, Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards for Ruthie Ann Miles and Kelli O'Hara, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Costume Design for Catherine Zuber, Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Set Design for Michael Yeargan.
What awards has The King and I won?
The King and I has won several awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical for Scott Lehrer at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Awards for Ruthie Ann Miles and Kelli O'Hara at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Costume Design for Catherine Zuber at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Set Design for Michael Yeargan at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What are the songs in The King and I and what's the order?
Royal Dance Before the King
Procession of the White Elephant
Arrival at Bangkok
I Whistle a Happy Tune
My Lord and Master
Hello, Young Lovers [i]
March of the Royal Siamese Children
Children Sing, Priests Chant
A Puzzlement
The Royal Bangkok Academy
Getting to Know You
We Kiss in a Shadow
Shall I Tell You What I Think of You?
Something Wonderful
Prayer to Buddah
Western People Funny
Dance of Anna and Sir Edward
I Have Dreamed
The Small House of Uncle Thomas Ballet
Song of the King

Waiting
Who Would Refuse?
Now You Leave
Why? Why? Why?
Anna and Son Klin
Hello, Young Lovers [ii]

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