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King and I

Description: Previously on at the London Palladium in London. Now on tour around the UK.

Newest Review: ... sets which glittered and sparkled all night. If Miss Saigon was sponsored by Ikea, then The King and I is funded by a cardboard factory – although the elephants protruding from the wings for most of the show were bright and tall, they looked a little flimsy too, and I know that if I’d been on stage last night, they wouldn’t have been standing by the end with my habit of, ... more

... erm, running into scenery and props…. There were quite a few set changes, from the original ship to the palace, class room and bedrooms, but these were swift and well-rehearsed. The singers were all good, but Princess Tuptin in particular had a fant...more

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by tlmh2h - written on 05/07/02
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this play is a must see for any musical fan, Stefanie Powers as Mrs Anna lights up the stage - Advantages: Stefanie Powers as Mrs Anna, Ronobir lahiri as the King, fabulous sets and costumes - Disadvantages: accents, on occasion hard to understand

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by zoe_page_1 - written on 31/05/02 (Very useful, 208 readings)
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Getting to know you, Getting to know all about you Getting to like you, Getting to hope you like me. ~*~ The Background ~*~ It was more than 5 decades ago that the original Broadway production of The King And I opened. It was so successful that 20th Century Fox decided to make a film version a few years later featuring some of the original stage stars, including Yul Brynner. Brynner then went on to tour with the show and then settle for long stints in the West End, and on Broadway again, and became widely known as the original and best King. The production currently in Manchester has been all over the world already, and started in ...

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by Critchyboy - written on 31/10/01 (Very useful, 74 readings)
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I have never seen the film of this show nor had I ever wanted to see it and I only chose to see this show as 'The Beautiful Game' seemed a little depressing for my Christmas treat - the choice had been made and 'The King and I' won. I went and saw this show last Christmas with the origional cast. It starred Elaine Paige as Anna Leonowens and Paul Nakauchi as the King of Siam. Both of these were excellent, although there wasn't really a song that allowed Elaine to let rip with her voice and so didn't really do her justice, but here perfomance was excellent. The new leads should be just as good. I know nothing about the new king - ...

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