The King and I Revival 2015 - Articles Page 4.2

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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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!

STAGE TUBE: THE KING AND I Star Kelli O'Hara's Best Leading Actress Tonys Speech
by Stage Tube - 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 you can see her genuine, goofy and touching speech in full below!

STAGE TUBE: THE KING AND I's Ruthie Ann Miles' Featured Actress Tonys Speech
by Stage Tube - 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 watch her heartfelt, emotion-filled acceptance speech! 

The King and I FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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]

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

The King and I - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Costume Design Catherine Zuber
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actress in a Musical Kelli O'Hara
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Revival of a Musical The King and I
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical The King and I
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Scott Lehrer
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ruthie Ann Miles
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Kelli O'Hara
2015 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical The King and I
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Kelli O'Hara
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Catherine Zuber
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Ruthie Ann Miles
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical The King and I
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design Michael Yeargan
2015 Tony Awards Best Choreography Christopher Gattelli
2015 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Catherine Zuber
2015 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Bartlett Sher
2015 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Donald Holder
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ken Watanabe
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Ruthie Ann Miles
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Kelli O'Hara
2015 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The King and I
2015 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Lincoln Center Theater
2015 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Andre Bishop
2015 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Adam Siegel
2015 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Hattie K. Jutagir
2015 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Ambassador Theatre Group
2015 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Michael Yeargan

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