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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Review: ‘The King and I,’ Back on Broadway
8 / 10
Mr. Sher...understands very well what makes the show work, and he delivers it clean-scrubbed and naked, allowing us to see 'The King and I' plain...its most impressive achievement is how it balances epic sweep with intimate sensibility...That Ms. O'Hara, one of our greatest reinterpreters of musical standards, does so is not surprising. (You'll feel you're hearing 'Hello, Young Lovers' for the first time.) But also give full marks to the first-rate Ruthie Ann Miles...who, as the King's chief wife, turns 'Something Wonderful' into an exquisite expression of romantic realism that could be the show's anthem. The person she's singing about with such fond ambivalence...is the King himself, embodied here by Mr. Watanabe with the convincing exasperation of a majesty under siege...his big solos, while attacked with ardor, should become even stronger as his pronunciation improves. But he sure comes across when it really counts...As played by Ms. O'Hara, [Anna's] a smart, scrappy, willful pragmatist who also happens to know that love is often as strange as it is undeniable. That knowledge infuses every note Ms. O'Hara sings, and it is something wonderful indeed.
'The King and I' reigns on Broadway with Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe
9 / 10
Sher's vision subtly augments tradition, with lifelike details of the new world in which Anna Leonowens finds herself...As Anna, O'Hara is a terrific fit, with an exquisite, melting soprano as well as dignity and quick wit. Ken Watanabe...is a captivating actor, blazing-eyed and sharp as he portrays the virile character's single-mindedness, playful side and the childlike temper of one who has never been contradicted...Watanabe's diction could occasionally be clearer, his singing more confident and his bearing imbued with more gravity. For her part, although O'Hara builds a rich, likeable character, she does not sound quite as vocally lush as she did last season in 'The Bridges of Madison County.' Still, as they find their ideals in conflict, they make worthy adversaries, and also find real chemistry. Watanabe and O'Hara enchantingly convey the sparks of intelligence and will that bring their characters together...This remains a production in which all aspects have been satisfyingly thought out, and a work that stands the test of time.
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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