The middle show of the 40th Anniversary Season, "The King and I" is the only show in the 2006 season that has previously been produced at Woodminster.

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Below, Andrew Hasegawa as the King,
and Rizza Quinio as Tuptim with
Nicholas Nakashima as Lun Thau.

August 4-13 , 2006

Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on 'Anna And The King Of Siam' by Margaret Landon

This beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical tells the story of a young English widow named Anna, who travels with her young son to Siam to work as the governess for the many children and wives of the King. Without relaxing their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story.

Presented by special arrangement with R & H Musicals

The King and I links:
• R&H Theatricals' "The King and I" home page. It says "East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination." Historical information about the first production.
• Plot synopsis and commentary at TheatreHistory.com, which says "It took considerable courage for Rodgers and Hammerstein to adapt Margaret Landon's novel for the musical stage ..."