History comes alive with this first release in a new collection of
musical adaptations From the beloved library of Rodgers and
Hammerstein, The King and I is classic musical theater at its best,
combining drama, music, dance and stagecraft for an unforgettable
experience Based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon,
with book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a dazzling score
by Richard Rodgers, this musical tells the classic story of the
English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son and their life at
the Royal Palace in Bangkok. Anna has been summoned by the King to
serve as tutor to his many children and wives. While they both
retain their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King
grow to understand and eventually respect one another in this
unique and uplifting story of East meets West.Running approximately
70 minutes, Getting to Know... The King and I is the perfect show
to introduce young people up through 9th grade to the wonders of
live theater. The all-inclusive ShowKit provides all you need to
make your production a success The ShowKit includes: * Director's
Guide* 2 Piano/Vocal Scores* 20 Libretto/Vocal Books (with detailed
staging and helpful performance hints)* Study Guide (with
ready-to-use activities for enhancing your school's curriculum)*
Rehearsal/Performance CD* Video Guide to Musical Staging*10 Chorus
Books. To preview the show, order the Getting to KnowThe King and I
Audio Sampler (HL08743892), which includes a complete overview of
the show, list of characters, song ranges, scene breakdowns, full
recordings of each song, and information on licensing. For more
information, please contact:
[email protected]
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