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Who Played King Simon (ballet) in The King and I

King Simon (ballet) is a role in The King and I, a musical that opened Off-Broadway in 1960.

Based on the novel <i>Anna and the King of Siam</i> by Margaret Landon<p> 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!

6 actors have played King Simon (ballet) in The King and I.

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Performer Production Opened
Gemze De Lappe Broadway The King and I 1951
Jamie Bauer Broadway The King and I 1951
Marion Jim Off-Broadway The King and I 1956
Gemze De Lappe Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Linda Hodes Off-Broadway The King and I 1963
Linda Hodes Broadway The King and I 1964
Carol Fried Off-Broadway The King and I 1968
Rebecca West Broadway The King and I 1977
Rebecca West Broadway The King and I 1985

Other Roles in The King and I

Role Production Opened
Angel (ballet) Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Anna Leonowens Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Captain Orton Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Drummer (ballet) Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Eliza (ballet) Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
King Simon (ballet) Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Lady Thiang Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Little Eva (ballet) Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Louis Leonowens Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Lun Tha Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Narrator (ballet) Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Phra Alack Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Prince Chulalongkorn Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Princess Ying Yaowalak Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Princesses & Princes Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Royal Dancer Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Singer Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Sir Edward Ramsey Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
The Interpreter Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
The King Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
The Kralahome Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Topsy (ballet) Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Tuptim Off-Broadway The King and I 1960
Uncle Thomas (ballet) Off-Broadway The King and I 1960

Photos from The King and I

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Review: 'THE BOYS IN THE BAND' at Palm Canyon Theatre
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Review: SWEENEY TODD is a Bloody Good Time at Palm Canyon Theatre
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Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Burlington County Footlighters
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CAMELOT
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CAMELOT
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Photos: In Rehearsal with Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, Jordan Donica, and the Cast of CAMELOT!
REVIEW: HAIRSPRAY Is Bright, Uplifting and Heartwarming As It Shares Its Message Of Inclusion And Never Giving Up On Your Dreams
REVIEW: HAIRSPRAY Is Bright, Uplifting and Heartwarming As It Shares Its Message Of Inclusion And Never Giving Up On Your Dreams
Photos: First Look at Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, Jordan Donica & More in Rehearsals for CAMELOT
Photos: First Look at Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, Jordan Donica & More in Rehearsals for CAMELOT
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Review: HARPER LEE'S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Golden Gate Theatre
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Broadway in Indianapolis Announces 2022-2023 Series Featuring ALADDIN, ANASTASIA, HAMILTON & More
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BWW Feature: 18TH ANNUAL WILL-A-THON, 'WILL'S PLAYHOUSE 90' at The Workshop Theater
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BWW Review: Broadway's John Cullum Delights in Streamed AN ACCIDENTAL STAR
Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Asolo Repertory Theatre's CAMELOT
Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Asolo Repertory Theatre's CAMELOT
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Photo Coverage: Transport Group Celebrates Opening Night of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
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Photo Flash: Take a Look at Beth Malone, David Aron Damane and More in THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
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Photo Coverage: Go Inside Rehearsals for Transport Group's THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, with Beth Malone & More!
Photo Flash: Take a Look at First Rehearsal Photos of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
Photo Flash: Take a Look at First Rehearsal Photos of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
Photo Coverage: The Lusty Month of May Comes Early With Lincoln Center's CAMELOT Benefit Concert!
Photo Coverage: The Lusty Month of May Comes Early With Lincoln Center's CAMELOT Benefit Concert!
BWW Review: JAZZANTIQUA PRESENTS FREEDOM! JAZZ! DANCE! IN THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT ~ A CELEBRATION OF THE HEART! at The Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
BWW Review: JAZZANTIQUA PRESENTS FREEDOM! JAZZ! DANCE! IN THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT ~ A CELEBRATION OF THE HEART! at The Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
Photo Flash: Foothill Music Theatre Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Photo Flash: Foothill Music Theatre Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents GREASE
Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents GREASE
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Photo Flash: Remembering Patricia Morrison

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