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Yul Brynner in the original production of The King and I. Although the part of the King was only a supporting role to Lawrence's Anna, Hammerstein and Rodgers thought it essential that a well-known theatrical actor play it. The obvious choice was Rex Harrison, who had played the King in the movie, but he was booked, as was Noël Coward.
Meet the original Broadway cast of The King and I on Broadway, and find out who was in the Original Cast, what parts they played and more.
- The King and I has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It also received awards for Best Costume Design for Irene Sharaff and Best Scen...
- The King and I has been nominated for several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. It has also received nume...
- The King and I has had 26 productions including Broadway which opened in 1951, Broadway which opened in 1951, West End which opened in 1953, Off-Br...
- Royal Dance Before the King Procession of the White Elephant Arrival at Bangkok I Whistle a Happy Tune My Lord and Master Hello, Young Lovers [i] M...
- The King and I has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Musical, Best Costume Design for Irene Sharaff, and Best Sceni...
The King and I (1956) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The King and I: Directed by Walter Lang. With Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson. A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children.
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- Biography, Drama, Musical
- Walter Lang
- 1956-06-29
The original Broadway production of The King and I went on to win five Tony Awards – Best Actress (Gertrude Lawrence), Best Featured Actor (Yul Brynner), Best Costumes, Best Scenic Design and Best Musical – and was performed 1,246 times.
Mar 29, 2019 · Gertrude Lawrence and Yul Brynner in the original 1951 Broadway production of The King and I. Photo courtesy of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. When the new Richard Rodgers...
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The film stars Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner . The film was a critical and commercial success and was nominated for 9 Oscars and won 5, including Best Actor for Brynner. An animated film adaptation of the same musical was released in 1999.
