The King and I
Musical - Revival
Neil Simon Theatre
- First Preview: March 19, 1996
- Opening Date: April 11, 1996
- Closing Date: February 22, 1998
- Previews: 27
- Performances: 780
Music: Richard Rodgers
Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Book: Oscar Hammerstein II
Synopsis
Welsh schoolteacher Anna Leonowens travels from England to Siam to serve as governess to the king's many children. Their clash of wills and the lessons they learn from each other are examined in this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, based on Leonowens's account of her experiences.
Opening Night Cast
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Donna Murphy | Anna Leonowens |
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Lou Diamond Phillips | The King of Siam |
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Randall Duk Kim | The Kralahome |
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Taewon Kim | Lady Thiang |
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Joohee Choi | Tuptim |
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Jose Llana | Lun Tha |
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John Curless | Captain Orton |
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Guy Paul | Sir Edward Ramsey |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Richard Rodgers | Book |
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Oscar Hammerstein II | Book |
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Richard Rodgers | Music |
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Oscar Hammerstein II | Music |
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Richard Rodgers | Lyrics |
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Oscar Hammerstein II | Lyrics |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Lou Diamond Phillips | Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Donna Murphy | Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Costume Design | Roger Kirk | Winner |
| 1996 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Christopher Renshaw | Winner |
| 1996 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Nigel Levings | Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1996 | Outstanding Set Design of a Musical | Brian Thomson | Winner |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Distinguished Production of a Revival | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Outstanding Costume Design | Winner | |
| 1996 | Outstanding Debut Performance | Lou Diamond Phillips | Winner |
| 1996 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1996 | Outstanding Set Design | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Theatre World Award | Lou Diamond Phillips | Winner |
| 1996 | Theatre World Award | Joohee Choi | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Actor in a Musical | Lou Diamond Phillips | Nominee |
| 1996 | Actress in a Musical | Donna Murphy | Winner |
| 1996 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Roger Kirk | Winner |
| 1996 | Direction of a Musical | Christopher Renshaw | Nominee |
| 1996 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Joohee Choi | Nominee |
| 1996 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Nigel Levings | Nominee |
| 1996 | Revival of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1996 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Brian Thomson | Winner |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Feb. 22, 1998 | 38 | $410,381 $605,497 |
$35,357 | $41.15 $75.00 |
9973 1314 |
8 0 |
94.87% | 6.34% |
| Feb. 15, 1998 | 37 | $375,024 $605,497 |
$70,441 | $40.30 $75.00 |
9306 1314 |
8 0 |
88.53% | 9.55% |
| Feb. 8, 1998 | 36 | $304,583 $605,497 |
-$9,230 | $36.69 $75.00 |
8302 1314 |
8 0 |
78.98% | -1.13% |
| Feb. 1, 1998 | 35 | $313,813 $605,497 |
- | $37.27 $75.00 |
8421 1314 |
8 0 |
80.11% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,403,801 $2,421,988 |
$38.85 | 36002 42048 |
32 0 |
85.62 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$47,303,633 $23,008,886 |
$52.13 $75.00 |
903673 1060398 |
780 27 |
85.22 % | |||
PHOTO ARCHIVE: Donna Murphy on the New York Stage 
THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Donna Murphy and Ruthie Henshall (Video) 
