The King and I Revival 2015
Run Time:
Two hours and 55 minutes, with one intermission
Two hours and 55 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: April 16, 2015Closing: June 26, 2016
The King and I - 2015 Broadway History , Info & More
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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Kelli O’Hara rules in lavish revival of ‘King and I’
9 / 10
You can't overstate how stunningly beautiful, how achingly well sung this new revival of 'The King and I' is...Kelli O'Hara...gives yet another finely calibrated performance as the 'I' of the title. Her warm, occasionally bemused poise makes her a fine fit for Anna Leonowens...The music is simply divine. The cast appears to be just as transported as we are, their voices ringing with heartfelt emotion. And yet we're one element short of perfection -- and that's the king. Watanabe...cuts an imposing figure but plays the ruler broadly, overemphasizing a comic petulance that leaves little room for stately gravitas...There's not even a hint of a romantic spark with Anna...But so strong is the rest of this show that, even with a relatively weak performance by the king, you're still getting the royal treatment.
'The King and I' theater review
8 / 10
The King and I' holds up incredibly well as a piece of drama. The songs are beautiful, the characters are complex and its themes of democratization, cultural miscommunication and gender inequality are timely. Sher's production, which features a 51-member cast and a 29-piece orchestra, is generally impressive and satisfying...It is very difficult to understand what Watanabe is saying. He has an imposing presence and highly theatrical spirit, but his diction stops the show in its tracks. O'Hara, one of the finest actresses working in musical theater today, delivers a fine, sympathetic performance as the staunch Anna, but it is hardly as captivating as her sexy Nellie. The standout of the production is Ruthie Ann Miles as Lady Thiang, the King's chief wife, who understands him better than anyone else.
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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]
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]
The King and I History
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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