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Original productions The King and I opened in 1951 at the St. James Theatre (seen in 2006). The King and I opened on Broadway on March 29, 1951, with a wide expectation of a hit by the press and public. Both Hammerstein and Rodgers professed to be worried.
- Oscar Hammerstein II
- Richard Rodgers
Decca records recorded the Original Broadway Cast album of The King and I in New York City on April 16 and 17, 1951; the album was released on May 28. The same year, a “cover” studio album featuring Patrice Munsel and Robert Merrill was released, along with Frank Sinatra’s versions of “Hello, Young Lovers,” “We Kiss in a Shadow ...
The following tables list the major theatre awards and nominations received with respect to major market productions of the musical The King and I, by the team of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The musical premiered on March 29, 1951, at Broadway's St. James Theatre.
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Mar 29, 2019 · When the new Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II musical, The King and I, opened March 29, 1951, at the St. James Theatre, the expectations were high. After all, it was a tall order:...
The King and I opened on Broadway on March 29, 1951, starring Gertrude Lawrence and featuring newcomer Yul Brynner. The show ran for three years, racking up 1,246 performances and five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Jun 11, 2023 · Even the much-vaunted (but less than ideal) 64-minute, 1992 recording with the great but too-late-career Julie Andrews is a highlights selection. In comparison, this two-disc set, with everything from glorious dance and ceremonial music and more, clocks in at 116 minutes.
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