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The musical The King and I closed on Broadway on June 26, 2016.

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The King and I – About the Show

Highlights of The King and I – Must-See Moments

『The King and I』 tells the story of King Rama IV of 19th-century Siam and his heir, the future King Rama V, who are guided by an English schoolteacher named Anna. What begins as a clash of cultures gradually transforms into a deepening understanding and an unspoken affection, all portrayed with grandeur, elegance, and humor.

Based on Margaret Landon’s novel “Anna and the King of Siam,” the show was brought to life in 1951 by the legendary musical duo Rodgers and Hammerstein. Since its premiere, it has been adapted into films and restaged multiple times, delighting audiences across the United States and around the world.

Anna is played by powerhouse performer Kelli O’Hara, who has earned five Tony Award nominations for her roles in “The Light in the Piazza,” “South Pacific,” and “The Bridges of Madison County.” She also made her Metropolitan Opera debut in “The Merry Widow,” further proving the strength of her voice and artistry that continues to captivate theatergoers.

Directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, this revival marks the first Broadway return in nearly 20 years. Drawing on the music and choreography of the 1951 original, this timeless production highlights the enduring classical beauty of “The King and I,” ensuring its place as one of Broadway’s most treasured musicals.

The King and I – Show info

Show details of The King and I

Theater location：
Vivian Beaumont Theatre
150 West 65th Street New York, NY (Map)

Performance Run:
Preview: March 12, 2015
Opening: April 16, 2015
Closing: June 26, 2016

Show Links:

List of closed Broadway shows

Type of the show:
Adapted into a Movie Fun Stunning Songs Tony Award Winner

The King and I – Story

The Plot / Summary of The King and I

The story begins in the 1860s, when a widowed Englishwoman, Anna Leonowens, is invited to the royal palace in Bangkok to serve as the governess for the King of Siam’s children. The King hopes to provide his sons and daughters with a Western-style education. At first, Anna and the King clash due to cultural differences and their opposing positions, but over time they begin to understand each other.

Among the royal court is Tuptim, a young woman presented to the King as a gift from a neighboring country. Secretly, she is in love with a man named Lun Tha, and the two risk everything to keep their relationship hidden. Anna, sympathetic to their plight, quietly supports their love, even as she struggles to accept the polygamous traditions of the palace. Her frustration with the King’s authoritarian manner eventually drives her to consider returning to England, but she is persuaded to stay by the King’s first wife.

The story intensifies when Sir Edward Ramsay, a British envoy, announces an unexpected visit to Bangkok. Fearing that this may be a step toward colonization, the King panics. Anna suggests staging an elaborate display to prove that Siam is a modern and sophisticated nation, and together they prepare to impress the foreign dignitary.

The King and I – Movie

The YouTube trailer of The King and I

This is a promotional video for the Broadway musical “The King and I.” You can see scenes from the stage production featuring Ken Watanabe.

The King and I – FAQ

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