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The King and I

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The King and I - 1953 West End History , Info & More

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Catherine Street London WC2B 5JB London

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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Interview: 'He Was Clearly A Gentleman': Writer Joe DiPietro on SINATRA: THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - May 28, 2026


Recently, we had the chance to speak with Joe DiPietro about Sinatra before its run in the West End. We discussed what made him want to create a musical about Frank Sinatra, how this show compares to Diana: The Musical and even some of the conversations he’s had with one of Sinatra’s daughters, Tina Sinatra!

Alec Baldwin to Perform With Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026


Alec Baldwin will narrate the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The award-winning actor and classical music enthusiast joins a special Independence Day weekend program.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026


What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

Glasgow Film Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 21, 2026


The festival runs from 25 February to 8 March in Glasgow.

Dance Camera West Reveals January 2026 Festival Dates and Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025


Dance Camera West’s 26th season of the world-renowned Los Angeles–based Dance Camera West Festival has been revealed.

Meghan Trainor, Kelly Clarkson & More Featured in the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs Chart
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2025


The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has shared the top holiday songs that listeners are flocking to this season, including tracks from Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, Kelly Clarkson, and more.

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Meet the Cast of WAITING FOR GODOT, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2025


Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is now on Broadway! Meet the cast of Waiting For Godot and learn more about the show here! 

What's Next for the Ed Sullivan Theatre?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2026


The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

15 Broadway Musicals with Multiple Movie Adaptations
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 19, 2025


For years, Broadway musicals have spawned multiple film adaptations, from the early days of cinema to Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story. Take a look at our list of 15 musicals that have danced their way to the screen more than once!

Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Announces Awardees And Finalist For The Abe Burrows Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), has announced the recipients of this year's Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors.

EGOT Explained: Who Has Joined the Elite Group and Who Is Close to Making History?
by Sidney Paterra - May 26, 2025


Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

NAMT Reveals Winners of the 2024-2025 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025


The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) have announced the winners of the 2024-2025 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge.

Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026


The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

Meet the Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2025


The acclaimed new musical Operation Mincemeat, which took the West End by storm in 2023, is coming to Broadway, starring the original London cast. Previews begin tonight, February 15, at the John Golden Theatre. Meet the cast here!

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, & More Nominated for MPSE Golden Reel Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025


Wicked, Emilia Perez, Mufasa: The Lion King, and more have been nominated for the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, which honor outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming.

Bradford 2025 Uk City Of Culture To Launch With Outdoor Spectacle & National Science And Media Museum Reopening
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024


The opening events for the year-long Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture will take place on 10 & 11 January 2025. RISE is a spectacular outdoor theatrical event that will take place in City Park and Centenary Square, launching the year-long programme.

Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, & More Light Up the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs Chart
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2024


Celebrating the songwriters behind the latest trending tinsel tunes and cherished seasonal standards alike, ASCAP has the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs and the Top 25 ASCAP Holiday Songs for 2024. 

Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA by Central Florida Vocal Arts
by Joseph Harrison - Nov 16, 2024


The feelings that one gets when sitting in the audience for a musical production can run the gamut from sadness and heartbreak to joy and excitement. But it is a rare experience when a production causes one to experience the full breadth of human emotion – becoming transfixed and transported to an elevated state of bliss. This is what I experienced last night at Central Florida Vocal Arts (CFVA) production of Adam Guettel’s THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA – an stunningly brilliant production featuring some of the most magnificent vocals I have heard from the stage in a very long time.

A History of ROMEO AND JULIET
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 13, 2024


This time, the reader question was: What is the history of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway?

Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024


The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Learn more about the cast here!

Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, and More Will Lead THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024


As public booking opens for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting. Find out who's joining the cast here!

Interview: Kati Neiheisel Brings Her Sultry Vocals to LONDON BY NIGHT at Pangea
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 20, 2024


Singer Kati Neiheisel is returning to Pangea this week in a new show featuring songs performed by Julie London. London was known for her smooth, smoky and sultry delivery of jazz-inspired tunes. You can see LONDON BY NIGHT this Saturday, August 24, Thursday, September 26 and Friday, October 18. Read a conversation with Neiheisel about the show.

Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk & Bill Burr Will Lead GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2024


Kieran Culkin, Emmy, SAG & Critics Choice Award-Winner & Golden Globe Nominee Bob Odenkirk making his Broadway debut, and Emmy & Grammy Award Nominee Bill Burr making his Broadway debut, will star in a new Broadway production of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross.

Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025


With the fifth season now airing, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars who appear across the five seasons of Only Murders in the Building and how you might know them on the stage.

The King and I History

Other Productions of The King and I

1951   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1953   West End London Production
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1956   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
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1960   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
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1961   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
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1963   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
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1964   Broadway Lincoln Center Revival
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1968   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
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1969   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1973   West End London Revival
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1977   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1979   West End London Revival
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1985   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1996   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2000   West End London Production
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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
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2024   West End
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