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Set in the 1860s, The King and I is based on the true story of Anna Leonowens, a widowed schoolteacher from Wales who travels to Siam to teach the King's many children. Her effect on the kingdom and the kingdom's effect on her are the basis of this beautiful and classic musical.
 

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jun. 26, 2016.

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About The King and I on Broadway

Previews: Mar 12, 2015 • Opening: Apr 16, 2015 • Closing: Jun 26, 2016
Broadway Musicals Classics Drama 2015 Tony Nominees 2015 Tony Winners
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Venue

Vivian Beaumont Theater Vivian Beaumont Theater
150 West 65th Street
New York, NY 10023
Hearing Assistance
Available upon request.
Wheelchair Access
The box office and main Lobby are accessible.
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An elevator with access to the Lobby and Orchestra Level.
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Story

Set in the 1860s, The King and I is based on the true story of Anna Leonowens, a widowed schoolteacher from Wales who travels to Siam to teach the King's many children. Her effect on the kingdom and the kingdom's effect on her are the basis of this beautiful and classic musical.

Reviews

A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.

"Splendid! This just may be, in fact, the finest staging of a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical in my experience."

Washington Post

Peter Marks

"Simply divine. You can't overstate how stunningly beautiful, how achingly well sung this new revival is."

The New York Post

Elisabeth Vincentelli

"Magnificent. A sweepingly romantic production. How good to be getting to know the show all over again."

Newsday

Linda Winer

Cast & Creative

Cast

The King of Siam
Lady Thiang
Edward Baker-Duly
Sir Edward Ramsey
Jon Viktor Corpuz
Prince Chulalongkorn
Rocco Sisto
Captain Orton
Nicky Torchia
Lewis
Paul Nakauchi
Kralahome
Marc Oka
Phra Alack

Creative

Music
Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics
Oscar Hammerstein II
Director
Bartlett Sher
Original Choreography
Jerome Robbins
Musical Staging
Christopher Gattelli
Set Designer
Michael Yeargan
Costume Designer
Catherine Zuber
Lighting Designer
Donald Holder
Sound Designer
Scott Lehrer
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