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The King and I Revival 2015 - Articles Page 5

Run Time:
Two hours and 55 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: April 16, 2015
Closing: 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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STAGE TUBE: THE KING AND I Team's Best Musical Revival Tonys Speech
by Stage Tube - June 8, 2015


The producers of The King and I accepted the 2015 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, and you can click below to hear their full speech!

STAGE TUBE: THE KING AND I Star Kelli O'Hara's Best Leading Actress Tonys Speech
by Stage Tube - June 8, 2015


THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical tonight, and you can see her genuine, goofy and touching speech in full below!

STAGE TUBE: THE KING AND I's Ruthie Ann Miles' Featured Actress Tonys Speech
by Stage Tube - June 8, 2015


THE KING AND I's Ruthie Ann Miles just won the Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, and you can click below to watch her heartfelt, emotion-filled acceptance speech! 

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees - Kelli O'Hara
by Walter McBride - June 4, 2015


Just weeks ago, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Kelli O'Hara, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical nominee for The King and I.

TV: BROADWAY QUICK CHANGE with Robert Hartwell and THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara!
by Broadway Quick Change - June 4, 2015


BroadwayWorld.com, the most visited theatre site on the net, presents its exclusive TV series - BROADWAY QUICK CHANGE. This newly minted series follows Broadway phenom Robert Hartwellon inspirational shopping outings, then into the dressing rooms of Broadway's hottest stars, where wielding his interior design chops, and extraordinary taste, transforms their home away from home, from the Drab to the Fab, the Blah to the Ahhhh! In this latest episode, watch Robert as he helps out Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara at The King and I!

THE KING AND I Broadway Revival Cast Recording Now On Spotify & iTunes
by Pat Cerasaro - June 2, 2015


Grab the new THE KING AND I cast recording!

THE KING AND I Cast Album Available Digitally Starting Today
by BWW News Desk - June 2, 2015


Decca Broadway/Universal Music Classics releases the 2015 Broadway Cast Recording of the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE KING AND I, starring Kelli O'Hara as Anna Leonowens and Ken Watanabe as the King of Siam, available digitally today, June 2, and physically on June 9.

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- Tonys Special with 2015 Nominee Ruthie Ann Miles!
by Nicole Rosky - June 3, 2015


Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special interview below, Richard welcomes 2015 Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical nominee for The King and I, Ruthie Ann MIles!

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- THE KING AND I's Ashley Park
by BWW Staff - May 29, 2015


Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with your favorite Broadway stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this week's edition, we caught up with Ashley Park, who stars as 'Tuptim' in The King and I, currently playing at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.

TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara- 'It Remains Sparkly!'
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2015


We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Kelli O'Hara, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical nominee for The King and I.

TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- THE KING AND I's Ruthie Ann Miles- 'It's Been a Dream'
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2015


We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Ruthie Ann Miles, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical nominee for The King and I.

THE KING AND I's Jon Viktor Corpuz to Bring CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE DRAMA KING to 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015


54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Jon Viktor Corpuz in 'Confessions of a Teenage Drama King' on June 15, 2015.

VIDEO: Bartlett Sher Talks Making THE KING AND I 'Fresh' for 2015
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2015


In an all-new interview with USA TODAY award-winning director Bartlett Sher discusses the hit Broadway revival of THE KING AND I, currently up for 9 Tony Awards.

THE KING AND I's Jon Viktor Corpuz Makes 54 Below Solo Debut, 6/15
by Oliver Oliveros - May 24, 2015


Jon Viktor Corpuz, who currently plays the role of Prince Chulalongkorn in Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of THE KING AND I, is set to make his 54 Below solo debut, titled 'Confessions of a Drama King,' on Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m. Doors open shortly after 5 p.m.

THE KING AND I Broadway Revival Cast Recording Now On Spotify & iTunes
by Pat Cerasaro - May 24, 2015


Grab the new THE KING AND I cast recording!

BWW Interview: Tony Nominee Ruthie Ann Miles Holds Court in THE KING AND I
by Naomi Serviss - May 25, 2015


The story of Anna and the King of Siam returns in a majestic, multi-Tony-nominated revival.

Track List Revealed for THE KING AND I Cast Album; Available Digitally Starting 6/2
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2015


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Decca Broadway/Universal Music Classics will release the 2015 Broadway Cast Recording of the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE KING AND I, starring Kelli O'Hara as Anna Leonowens and Ken Watanabe as the King of Siam, available digitally June 2 and physically on June 9. The complete tracklist  has been revealed, and fans of the musical might noticed that some songs (including the Act 1 Finale and Hello, Young Lovers Reprise) did not make the cut.  The tracklist is as follows:

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]

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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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