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 more...
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Jose Llana, who played Lun Tha in The King and I, has also graced Broadway with roles such as Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Angel in RENT. more...
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Barbara McCulloh, who starred as Anna in The King and I on Broadway, has a rich history of performances including roles in The Wizard of Oz and Jerry’s Girls at the Walnut Street Theatre, as well as Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan. more...
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Donna Murphy, an award-winning actress and singer, received her second Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her elegant and distinctive performance as Anna Leonowens in the 1996 Tony Award-winning revival of The King and I. more...
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Lou Diamond Phillips, known for his standout roles in "La Bamba" and "Stand and Deliver," brought his remarkable talent to the stage in "The King and I." more...
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Awards and Nominations
1996 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Musical: Lou Diamond Phillips was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Actress - Musical: Donna Murphy was nominated but did not win.
1996 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Lou Diamond Phillips was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Joohee Choi was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Donna Murphy won.
Production Team
Robert Russell Bennett Orchestrator
Bruce Coughlin Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Susan Kikuchi Choreographer
(Supervision)
(Supervision)
Roger Kirk Costume Designer
David H. Lawrence Hair and Wig Designer
Nigel Levings Lighting Designer
Lar Lubovitch Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Lewis Mead Sound Designer
Tony Meola Sound Designer
Michael Rafter Musical Director
Christopher Renshaw Director
Jerome Robbins Choreographer
Brian Thomson Scenic Designer
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