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.
Aaron J. Albano, who has graced the Broadway stage in productions such as Newsies and Wicked, was also a part of the cast for The King and I. more...
Edward Baker-Duly, who has an extensive background in both West End and UK theater productions, previously graced the stage in Lincoln Center Theater's production of The King and I. more...
Adriana Braganza previously graced the stage in Lincoln Center Theater's acclaimed production of The King and I on Broadway. more...
Amaya Braganza, known for her Broadway performances in "Annie" and "The King and I," also made an appearance in the 2018 television series "Succession." more...
LaMae Caparas graced the Broadway stage with her performance in the classic production of The King and I. more...
Hsin-Ping Chang graced the Broadway stage with a memorable performance in the beloved classic, The King and I. more...
Andrew Cheng previously graced the Broadway stage in the acclaimed production of The King and I. more...
Lynn Masako Cheng, known for her roles in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting, showcased her talents on Broadway in a past production of The King and I. more...
Olivia Chun, who was part of the original cast of Lincoln Center Theater's production of The King and I, played one of the Royal Twins and was an understudy for the role of Princess Ying Yaowalak (PY). more...
Jon Viktor Corpuz showcased his talents on Broadway in the acclaimed production of The King and I. more...
Ali Ewoldt, who previously played Tuptim in the Chicago Lyric Opera production of The King & I, also appeared in the original cast of the Lincoln Center Theater production of the same show. more...
Ethan Halford Holder showcased his remarkable talent on Broadway with his performance in the classic musical, The King and I. more...
Cole Horibe, known for his Broadway role in "The King and I," brought his unique talents to the stage in this timeless classic. more...
MaryAnn Hu graced the Broadway stage with her performance in the timeless classic, The King and I. more...
Misa Iwama showcased her remarkable talent on Broadway with her performance in the classic musical, The King and I. more...
Christie Kim graced the Broadway stage with her performance in the classic production of The King and I. more...
Kelvin Moon Loh, who previously graced the stage in the Lincoln Center production of The King and I directed by Bartlett Sher, has also appeared in Broadway hits like Beetlejuice and SpongeBob SquarePants. more...
Jake Lucas, who made his Broadway debut in NEWSIES, was a part of the cast for The King and I at Lincoln Center Theater. more...
Sumie Maeda graced the Broadway stage with her performance in the classic musical "The King and I." more...
Ruthie Ann Miles, who earned a Tony Award for her role as Lady Thiang in Lincoln Center Theater's production of The King and I, has also been recognized with Grammy and Olivier Award nominations for her performance in the show. more...
Paul HeeSang Miller, who previously graced the stage in Lincoln Center's production of The King and I, extends heartfelt gratitude to his Miss Saigon team, passionate teachers, and supportive loved ones, including his mother who adopted him and his sister. more...
Paul Nakauchi, who has previously graced the Broadway stage in The King and I, brings his exceptional talent and experience to the production. more...
Rommel Pierre O'Choa has an extensive history with "The King and I," having performed in the production at Lincoln Center Theater as well as in various regional theaters including Walnut Street, North Shore Music Theatre, Starlight Theatre, Arkansas Rep, and Casa Manana. more...
Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara, known for her remarkable performances in Broadway classics, earned one of her six Tony Award nominations for her role in The King and I. more...
Kristen Faith Oei was part of the original cast of The King and I on Broadway, showcasing her versatile talent in a production that has captivated audiences more...
Autumn Ogawa graced the Broadway stage with her performance in the classic musical, The King and I. more...
Marc Oka, who graced the Broadway stage in The King and I, brought his exceptional talent to this timeless classic. more...
Yuki Ozeki graced the Broadway stage with their performance in the timeless classic, The King and I. more...
Ashley Park shone as Tuptim in the 2015 revival of The King and I at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, a role that marked her first leading part on Broadway and earned her a Grammy nomination for her performance on the cast recording. more...
Stephanie Jae Park, a New York City-based actor and singer, brought her extensive musical theatre training from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music to her role in "The King and I," showcasing her classical voice and performance skills honed since childhood. more...
Diane Phelan, a versatile actress and director, was part of the original Broadway cast of THE KING AND I at Lincoln Center and also toured nationally in the role of Tuptim. more...
William Poon, who showcased his talents on Broadway in The King and I, is set to take on the role of Chip in the International Tour of Beauty and the Beast. more...
Conrad Ricamora, who earned a Grammy nomination for his performance in The King and I at Lincoln Center, has an impressive array of credits across TV, film, and stage, including notable roles in How To Get Away With Murder and Fire Island. more...
Brian Rivera, who has portrayed both the King and Kralahome in Broadway's The King and I, boasts an extensive regional theater resume including notable performances at the American Conservatory Theater and Berkeley Repertory Theater. more...
Bennyroyce Royon showcased his talents on Broadway with a memorable performance in the classic production of The King and I. more...
Lainie Sakakura, an award-winning choreographer and Tony-nominated co-producer, was the 2015 Legacy Robe recipient for her role in the Broadway production of **The King and I**. more...
Ann Sanders, who graced the stage in Lincoln Center Theater's production of The King and I, boasts an impressive Broadway resume including The Music Man and Dear Evan Hansen. more...
Ian Saraceni, who previously graced the Broadway stage in the acclaimed production of The King and I, brings a wealth of experience and talent to his performances. more...
Atsuhisa Shinomiya showcased his talent on Broadway in The King and I. more...
Michiko Takemasa graced the Broadway stage with her performance in the classic musical "The King and I." more...
Kei Tsuruharatani, a native of Osaka, Japan, showcased his talent in The King and I (LCT) on Broadway, adding to his impressive resume that includes performances in Jagged Little Pill and Miss Saigon. more...
Christopher Vo, a Juilliard graduate, graced the Broadway stage in past productions of The King and I and On the Town, showcasing his versatile talent. more...
Ken Watanabe delivered a powerful performance as the King in Lincoln Center Theater's acclaimed production of The King and I. more...
XiaoChuan Xie captivated audiences with his performance in the Broadway production of The King and I. more...
Timothy Yang showcased his talents on Broadway with a memorable performance in the classic production of The King and I. more...
Awards and Nominations
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards
Best Leading Actress in a Musical: Kelli O'Hara won.
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Kelli O'Hara was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Ruthie Ann Miles won.
2015 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Ken Watanabe was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Ruthie Ann Miles won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Kelli O'Hara won.
The King and I FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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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