The King and I Revival 1996

Ages: 12+
Opened: April 11, 1996
Closing: February 22, 1998

The King and I - 1996 - Broadway History , Info & More

Neil Simon Theatre (Broadway)
250 W. 52nd 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!

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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. It was nominated for Best Costume Design for Roger Kirk, Best Direction of a Musical for Christopher Renshaw, Best Lighting Design for Nigel Levings, Best Revival of a Musical for Dodger Theatricals, Best Revival of a Musical for The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Best Revival of a Musical for James M. Nederlander, Best Revival of a Musical for Perseus Productions, Best Revival of a Musical for John Frost, Best Revival of a Musical for The Adelaide Festival Centre, Best Revival of a Musical for The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization, and Best Scenic Design for Brian Thomson.
What Tony Awards has The King and I won?
The King and I has won several Tony Awards. These include Best Costume Design for Roger Kirk, Best Direction of a Musical for Christopher Renshaw, Best Lighting Design for Nigel Levings, and Best Revival of a Musical for Dodger Theatricals, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, James M. Nederlander, Perseus Productions, John Frost, The Adelaide Festival Centre, and The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization. The show also won Best Scenic Design for Brian Thomson.
What awards has The King and I been nominated for?
The King and I has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Roger Kirk, Best Debut Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Lou Diamond Phillips, Best Revival - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Set, Costume, and Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has The King and I won?
The King and I has won several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Roger Kirk. Lou Diamond Phillips won the Best Debut Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The show also won the Best Revival - Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, The King and I received recognition for Best Set, Costume, and Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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