IN NEW YORK

Vivian Beaumont Theater
150 West 65th Street
New York, NY 10023

Performances from 12 Mar 2015
Opening 16 Apr 2015
Closing Open-Ended

Musical

Set in 1860's Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the imperious King brings to Siam to tutor his many wives and children. Starring Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe.

A strong-willed English schoolteacher comes to love her pupils — the royal children of Siam — and maybe Siam's imperious, magnetic King as well. The ravishingly tuneful score includes "Something Wonderful," "Shall We Dance," "I Whistle a Happy Tune" and "Getting To Know You." Based on Anna and the King of Siam.

Notes from James:

That's right theatre fans. One of the theatre's most beloved shows of all time is heading to the Great White Way. The King and I which was last seen on Broadway in 1998 is set to being previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre on March 12 with opening night scheduled for April 16. The show which is being directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific, The Bridges of Madison County) is set to star five-time Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara as Anna Leonowens and Academy Award nominee Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai). With casting like that I would say they are off to a good start wouldn't you? Now while I have I have always enjoyed the works of Rodgers and Hammerstein I have to say out of all the shows The King and I is probably my favorite. As of now an on sale date has not been announced but I would expect it in the coming months. Make sure to check back here when it does as we will be selling it. Get your tickets to see The King and I on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre on Broadway. I can't wait.