The King and I Rodgers and Hammerstein
based on margaret landon s anna , king of siam—the story of anna leonowens, governess children of king mongkut of siam in 1860s—rodgers , hammerstein s musical king , opened on broadway on march 29, 1951, starring gertrude lawrence anna , unknown yul brynner king. musical featured hit songs whistle happy tune , hello, young lovers , getting know , kiss in shadow , wonderful , have dreamed , , shall dance?
it adapted film in 1956 brynner re-creating role opposite deborah kerr (whose singing largely dubbed marni nixon). brynner won oscar best actor portrayal, , kerr nominated best actress. brynner reprised role twice on broadway in 1977 , 1985 , in short-lived tv sitcom in 1972, anna , king.
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