The King and I Revival 1977 - Articles Page 3

Ages: 12+
Opened: May 2, 1977
Closing: December 30, 1978

The King and I - 1977 - Broadway History , Info & More

Uris Theatre
222 W. 51st St. New York, NY 10019

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 - 1977 - Broadway Cast

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Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.

2023 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
by Team BWW - May 2, 2023


Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!

ANNIE to Play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023


Leapin' Lizards!  PNC Broadway in Columbus and CAPA have announced that an all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play at the Ohio Theatre from May 12-14.

Photos: First Look at La Mirada Theatre's THE KING AND I
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 23, 2023


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT is presenting Paul Nakauchi as the “King,” Anastasia Barzee as “Anna,” and Joan Almedilla as “Lady Thiang,” along with a cast of 41, coupled with the recent Broadway revival’s lavish sets and costumes, in a sumptuous new production of the Tony Award-winning musical THE KING AND I. Check out photos here!

MEAN GIRLS, THE CHER SHOW, and More Set For the 2023-2024 Broadway Season at the King Center For The Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, with ASM Global and the King Center unveils its highly anticipated 23–24 Season for the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, FL. Learn more about the lineup here!

American Stage to Present INDECENT, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, and More in 2023/24 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 15, 2023


The St. Pete theatre company's 2023/2024 lineup is full of contemporary shows, and one classic - Disney's Beauty and the Beast musical - that audiences will enjoy in Demens Landing Park. 

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Conclude 46th Season With YELLOW FEVER Reading & New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023


To commemorate Asian Heritage Month in May, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will wrap up its 46th milestone season with two noteworthy events.

THE KING AND I Directed by Glenn Casale to be Presented at La Mirada Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT invite you to experience “Something Wonderful” as it presents The King and I!

Opera Parallèle To Present Benefit Event A NIGHT AT THE OVERLOOK HOTEL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2023


Inspired by the company's upcoming presentation of Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell's opera, The Shining, based on Stephen King's novel, Opera Parallèle will host a benefit evening, A Night at The Overlook Hotel … No Work – All Play, Wednesday, April 26 at the historic Lodge at the Regency Center, 1300 Van Ness Avenue.

VIDEO: Ektor Rivera Unveils Rita Moreno Mural Commissioned By Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2023


Painter Ektor Rivera has revealed his stunning mural showcasing the career of legendary EGOT winner Rita Moreno. The mural, which Rivera spent months creating, was commissioned by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda, and Ender Vega. Watch a video of Rivera painting the mural and Moreno's emotional reaction now!

Ensemble Studio Theatre Names Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis New Co-Artistic Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023


Ensemble Studio Theatre has appointed Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis the new Co-Artistic Directors of the 55-year-old award-winning off-Broadway theater company.

Which Shows Have Had the Most Broadway Debuts?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 26, 2022


In the latest edition of Jennifer Ashley Tepper's Broadway Deep Dive, we find out which shows have had the most Broadway debuts. Find out what made the list!

PICTURES FROM HOME Box Office to Open Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022


Celebrate the laughter and joy of the holidays with a special box office opening of Pictures From Home beginning Monday, December 19 at Studio 54 on Broadway, coinciding with the beginning of Hanukkah.     

FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER to Have Pittsburgh Premiere in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2022


The August Wilson African American Cultural Center, City Theatre Company, and DEMASKUS Theater Collective will co-present the story of voting-rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer in the Pittsburgh premiere of FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer by Cheryl L. West.

Slovo Theater Group, Matt Braunger & More Announced for The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage December Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022


Millennium Stage will offer free live community performances, streamed live, plus online programs and film screenings, Wednesday–Sunday each week throughout our campus.

Tickets Now On Sale for PICTURES FROM HOME Starring Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein and Zoë Wanamaker
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022


Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway premiere of Pictures From Home. Three of the theatre’s most inventive, inspired and award-winning artists will return to the stage, bringing to vivid theatrical life a comic and dramatic portrait of a mother, a father and the son who photographed their lives.

Boca Stage Presents THE THIN PLACE This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2022


Boca Stage opens the 2022/2023 season with a mesmerizing new play, The Thin Place by Obie Award winner Lucas Hnath. Heaven and Earth, the Celtic saying goes, are only three feet apart, but in “thin places” that distance is even shorter. Boca Stage has assembled an extraordinary cast of accomplished actors to bring this haunting tale to life. 

Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein and Zoë Wanamaker Will Lead PICTURES FROM HOME on Broadway Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2022


Pictures From Home is headed to Broadway in 2023 starring  Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein and Zoë Wanamaker and staged by award-winning director Bartlett Sher. Learn more about the play and how to purchase tickets here!

TCM to Present 24-Hour Angela Lansbury Tribute in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2022


Turner Classic Movies (TMC) will present a 12-film tribute to Angela Lansbury on November 21st. The 24-hour marathon will include some of her most memorable films including Gaslight and The Manchurian Candidate, as well as an airing of the 1982 filmed production of Sweeney Todd. Dame Angela Lansbury passed away on October 11, 2022, at the age of 96. 

Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights in Memory of Angela Lansbury
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2022


The Broadway community will honor the memory of Dame Angela Lansbury, the six-time Tony Award-winning actress. Ms. Lansbury passed away on October 11, 2022, at the age of 96.

LEGALLY BLONDE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF And More On Sale At The Buddy Holly Hall, October 17
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2022


The American Theatre Guild has announced single tickets to five engagements in the 22–23 BROADWAY AT THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL SERIES will go on sale Monday, October 17 at 10 a.m. All engagements will be held at The Buddy Holly Hall. 

Virgin Prunes Announce '...If I Die, I Die' (40th Anniversary Edition)
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2022


The scene included Gavin Friday and fellow Virgin Prunes Guggi, Dave-id Busaras Scott (vocals), Strongman (bass), Dik Evans (guitar), Mary D'Nellon (drums), all sharing a vehemently anti-patriarchal, anti-establishment spirit with their different religious backgrounds strengthening their mutual interests.

Philadelphia Artists' Collective and My Black Best Friend to Present WINE IN THE WILDERNESS at Poth Brewery
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2022


Philadelphia Artists’ Collective (PAC) will launch their 12th season with a production of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress, performed at Poth Brewery. Presented in collaboration with TheBlackBestFriend as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, the show will run for a limited engagement from September 22 through October 9, 2022. 

OVO Will Present the First UK Revival of MIDDLE by David Eldridge at The Maltings Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2022


OVO's autumn season at The Maltings Theatre St Albans leads with brand new productions of BEGINNING and MIDDLE by the critically acclaimed British dramatist and screenwriter, David Eldridge. 

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.

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