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The King and I Critics’ Reviews

Set in the 1860s, The King and I is based on the true story of Anna Leonowens, a widowed schoolteacher from Wales who travels to Siam to teach the King's many children. Her effect on the kingdom and the kingdom's effect on her are the basis of this beautiful and classic musical.
 

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About The King and I

Set in the 1860s, The King and I is based on the true story of Anna Leonowens, a widowed schoolteacher from Wales who travels to Siam to teach the King's many children. Her effect on the kingdom and the kingdom's effect on her are the basis of this beautiful and classic musical.

Reviews

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A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
Washington Post

"Splendid! This just may be, in fact, the finest staging of a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical in my experience."

Washington Post

Peter Marks

The New York Post

"Simply divine. You can't overstate how stunningly beautiful, how achingly well sung this new revival is."

The New York Post

Elisabeth Vincentelli

Newsday

"Magnificent. A sweepingly romantic production. How good to be getting to know the show all over again."

Newsday

Linda Winer

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