The King and I 1953 - Articles Page 19

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!

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John Goodman & David Strathairn Join WAITING FOR GODOT Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce John Goodman (Pozzo) and David Strathairn (Lucky) will join Bill Irwin (Vladimir) and Nathan Lane (Estragon) in a new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Tony? award winner Anthony Page.

Stephen Schwartz and Friends at the Old Globe 3/9
by Reynard Loki - Nov 18, 2008


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto recently announced that the theatre will present a special one-night engagement of Stephen Schwartz and Friends.. This delightful event, featuring the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer/lyricist of the smash Broadway musicals Wicked, Godspell, Working, Pippin and many others, will be performed in the Old Globe Theatre on Monday, March 9 at 7:30pm. Schwartz will be center-stage for an evening of unforgettable music and memories, with some of Broadway's best singer/actors, including, Debbie Gravitte, Liz Callaway and Scott Coulter, performing Schwartz's most beloved songs.

WEST SIDE STORY Cast Announced! Cavenaugh, Olivo, Green, Akram and More
by Robert Diamond - Oct 29, 2008


The producers of WEST SIDE STORY have confirmed full casting for the new Broadway production.

WAITING FOR GODOT With Lane and Irwin To Open at Roundabout Theatre 4/30
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 16, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Tony award winners Bill Irwin as 'Vladimir' and Nathan Lane as 'Estragon' in a new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Tony award winner Anthony Page.

BACK IN PICTURES Celebrates Golden Age of Hollywood
by Reynard Loki - Oct 13, 2008


Back in Pictures celebrates the songs that were originally written for the masterpieces of the Golden Age of Hollywood, featuring music from Casablanca, Easter Parade, A Star Is Born, Pennies From Heaven, Disney, Meet Me In St. Louis, Gentlemen Prefer Blonds, The Wizard of Oz and many more. Back in Pictures is showing at the Reprise Room, 245 West 54th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue, New York, from April 7, 2008 through January 5, 2009.

'Tribute to Sammy Cahn' at Wilshire 9/21
by Kristin Allard - Sep 5, 2008


The Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills, 8440 Wilshire Boulevard; Beverly Hills, CA 90211, will open its doors to the general public on Sunday, September 21, 2008, after being closed for several months for completion of Phase I of the historic venue's Revitalization Project. Corky Hale Productions will present a star-studded musical event, entitled, 'It's Magic! A Tribute to Sammy Cahn' celebrating the life and lyrics of one of Hollywood's greatest Academy Awardâ-winning songwriters.

West Side Story Announces Dates For Broadway Engagement
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 8, 2008


It was announced today that the upcoming previously announced revival of West Side Story will begin previews on February 23, 2009 with an official opening slated for March 19, 2009.

New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Complete 2008 Lineup
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 30, 2008


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year with 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events.

West Side Story Returns To Broadway Starting In March 09 After DC Tryout!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2008


WEST SIDE STORY, the landmark American musical, will return to Broadway in a new production directed by two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents.

Love, Janis To Be Presented At Wilshire Theatre 5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2008


The Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills continues its 2008 season with the Los Angeles premiere of LOVE, JANIS for five performances only: May 29 - June 1. The life and music of rock-n-roll icon Janis Joplin explodes onto the stage in LOVE, JANIS.

Oscar Poster Looks to Broadway
by James Sims - Dec 19, 2006


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Tuesday the 79th Academy Awards poster design, which features dozens of the most memorable and quotable lines from motion pictures, including a handful of films adapted from Broadway hits...

Andreas, Burnham, Etc. Star in Piazza Tour; Dates Also Set
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2006


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming national tour of The Light in the Piazza, which will circle the country for 50 weeks beginning in August

Aldredge, Gurwin, Harriell and More Join Encores!' Kismet, Feb. 9-12
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2006


Tom Aldredge, Danny Gurwin, Marcy Harriell and more will join Brian Stokes Mitchell and Marin Mazzie in the star-studded Encores! presentation of Kismet from February 9th through 12th

Screenwriter Ernest Lehman Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2005


Ernest Lehman, the screenwriter who adapted such theatre classics as The Sound of Music, West Side Story and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, died on Saturday at the age of 89 at the UCLA Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

'Say Goodnight' - Frank Gorshin Dead at 72
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2005


Frank Gorshin, Film, TV and Broadway star who was best known for his Emmy-nominated role as The Riddler on the old 'Batman' television series, passed away at age 72.

Prince and Lawless will Co-star in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes from May 13th to May 15th
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2005


Faith Prince and Lucy Lawless will make up the gold-digging duo in a concert version of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at Seattle's 5th Avenue theatre from May 13th to May 15th

Mark Murphy and Rue McClanahan at Nightlife Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2005


The King and I Starring Sandy Duncan Comes to Boston Oct. 12-17th
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2004


The lavish, new production of Rodger's & Hammerstein's The King & I, starring Sandy Duncan and directed by Baayork Lee, will grace the stage of Boston's Wang Theatre for one week only, when it opens on Tuesday, October 12 and plays through Sunday, October 17, 2004. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 PM.

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