The King and I

Get set for a brand new sensational London musical, The King and I at the London Palladium theatre. The hugely anticipated London musical will make its return to London Westend after two decades. During its blockbuster run on Broadway, the show went on winning prestigious Tony Award. In the year 2000, Bartlett Sher’s revival of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I was last seen at the London Palladium featuring Elaine Paige.

The story of The King and I is set against the backdrop of 1860’s Bangkok. The superb musical is the story of romance between a British schoolteacher, Anna, and the strict King of Siam. The musical love saga of King and the teacher is simply brilliant. The story of The King and I is all about love and principles.

In the year 1953, the show was premiered at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. This is one of the most loved musical classics featuring brilliant songs such as “I Whistle a Happy Tune”, “Getting to Know You”, “Something Wonderful” and “Shall We Dance?”.

The King and I stars, Kelli O’Hara, six-time Tony nominee in the lead role of Anna. In the Broadway production, she went on winning 2015 Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical. Some of the popular works include The Pajama Game, South Pacific and The Bridges of Madison County. The role of King is portrayed by Ken Watanabe. He also made his Broadway debut in the role. Some of the famous film appearances are Inception, Batman Begins and The Last Samurai.

The spectacular production, The King and I is directed by Bartlett Sher of Oslo fame. The set is designed by Michael Yeargan, costume designed by Catherine Zuber, lighting designed by Donald Holder and sound designed by Scott Legrer. The show is choreographed by Christopher Gattelli inspired from the original choreography by Jerome Robbins.

The show The King and I will come to London West End’s London Palladium for limited season. The show will run from June 21st to August 4th 2018 and recommended for 5+ kids.