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The King of Siam is an absolute ruler. But he meets his match
in Anna, the feisty Welsh teacher he’s hired to instruct his many
wives and children in the ways of the “civilized” West and help him
learn to lead his country into the modern world.
Two strong, passionate people from two very dierent cultures
discuss, debate, disagree, and ultimately fall in love to the tune of
some of Broadway’s greatest songs – “Shall We Dance?,” “I Whistle
a Happy Tune,” “Hello, Young Lovers,” “I Have Dreamed,” “We Kiss
in a Shadow,” “Something Wonderful,” and more!
Based on an inspiring true story,
The King and I
is one of the most
popular and groundbreaking musicals of all time. This production will
marry huge Broadway power with pure Lyric spectacle.
Seize the moment and secure your tickets now!
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
312 827 5600 |
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LYRIC PREMIERE
April 29 - May 22, 2016
Featuring members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus.
THE KING AND I
Music by Richard Rodgers | Book by Oscar
Hammerstein II | Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Based on
Anna and the
King
by Margaret Landon | Original Choreography by Jerome Robbins
Lyric Opera premiere generously made possible by
The Negaunee Foundation
,
two
Anonymous Donors
, and
Robert S. and Susan E. Morrison
.