THE KING & I Comes to Theater Works, Opens 9/23

With an enchanting score THE KING AND I is a celebration of love in all its guises. It is the essence of musical theater, an occasion when drama, music, dance and decor combine to take the audience on an unforgettable journey. Featuring the songs: I Whistle A Happy Tune, Hello, Young Lovers, Shall We Dance and Getting To Know You Theater Works will present THE KING AND I, performing on the Gyder stage from September 23 - October 16, 2011. Tickets are on sale now!

Starring in THE KING AND I production is the Jay Españo as The King of Siam. Jay has worked with the best in the Asian region where he was cast in more than 60 plays, guested on soaps and sitcoms (in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines), hosted Batibot (Sesame Street franchise in the Philippines) as well as appeared in films and commercials. Also starring are Kristi MacEwan as Anna, Anna Nadasky as Tuptim and Sora Oh Lee as Lady Thiang.

"With unparalleled talent and phenomenal vision, the actors, musicians and designers of Theater Works' production of The King and I bring this stunning Rogers and Hammerstein musical to new life!" said Athena Hunting, Director.

Tickets are now on sale both online at www.theaterworks.org and at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. The Box Office is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily and may be reached at 623-815-7930. THE KING AND I runs September 23 - October 16, 2011 with performances Thursday - Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. Theater Works also has a special weekend matinee at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Tickets for these performances are only $35.00 / adult and $25.00 / student (prices include service and processing fees). Theater Works is located in the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts (the theater with the copper roof) at 8355 W Peoria Avenue, Peoria.

 

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