This glorious Lincoln Center Theater mounting of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. More…
This classic tale of a British schoolteacher's unexpected relationship with the imperious King of Siam features a cast of more than 50, choreography based on the original by Jerome Robbins, and a score of treasured songs including "Getting to Know You," "I Whistle a Happy Tune" and "Shall We Dance?" in their original orchestrations.
See it if you like to see revivals refreshed with great acting and music. The set is amazing, a totally engrossing evening of this classic musical.
Don't see it if you don't care for musicals.
See it if you want to hear that lovely score sung beautifully by the perfectly cast Kelli O'Hara
Don't see it if you find old fashioned musicals slow and dull
See it if you like to see shows that deal with how one can change when others stand for what they feel and are persistent
Don't see it if you don't like shows that deal with ethnic cultural and sexism
See it if if you like old school musicals , well staged, well acted, classic songs =Kelli Ohara is a gem and the rest of the cast is outstanding
Don't see it if you dont have a lot of time and money
See it if you want to hear beautiful orchestration, see stunning sets, and enjoy a wonderful musical.
Don't see it if you are offended easily by Asian stereotypes.
See it if you love Rodgers & Hammerstein done well. Beautiful staging, fantastic performances, and surprisingly relevant!
Don't see it if you can't sit through a three-hour musical.
See it if you've never seen this R&H classic.
Don't see it if you don't like old-school (in this case, literally) musicals.
See it if you love Rodgers and Hammerstein. You cannot go wrong with Kelli O' Hara as Anna and Each King has been fantastic
Don't see it if you do not like classic musicals
See it if ...you are fond of the traditional American musical. The production fully honors R&H. Kelli O'Hara is exquisite.
Don't see it if ...you prefer edgier fare. (I still prefer the South Pacific.)
See it if you love lush worldbuilding, you want to delight in great acting and beautiful voices. Ruthie Ann Miles in particular earned her Tony
Don't see it if you'll be offended; not even the fantastic Asian actors can make this not a show about gleeful colonialization
See it if You want to be immersed in the best combination of story, music, acting and staging.
Don't see it if If you don't like revivals.
See it if You enjoy perfect singing and a fresh way of interpreted a gorgeous play.
Don't see it if You don't like the classics.
See it if .you are a traditionalist who appreciates classic musicals done in an opulent, eye-popping style; sung to perfection by Kelli O'Hara et. al
Don't see it if ..you feel classic musicals are dated or bloated and you prefer a more contemporary type of show, such as FUN HOME.
See it if You love classic Broadway
Don't see it if You don't like Rogers and Hammerstein
See it if good old fashioned entertainment
Don't see it if have no taste
See it if If you are a big fan of Rodgers and Hammerstein and love Kelli O'Hara.
Don't see it if You aren't into dramatic dated musicals.
See it if you appreciate a stunningly beautiful production
Don't see it if you will be incredibly turned off by the dated racism
See it if You like the classics
Don't see it if You don't like great music
See it if you liked the animated version. if you are fascinated by interesting staging.
Don't see it if you are looking for a dense show with depth.
See it if you love gorgeous, old-style, still relevant and fresh musicals. Also incredible performances by the whole cast and impressive stagecraft.
Don't see it if you don't enjoy musically lush shows or musicals in general. Also, if you prefer a more modern sound.
See it if A grand performance of a masterpiece performed on a grand stage. Creative staging and costumes are award winning. Bravo Lincoln Center.
Don't see it if You don't like musicals.
See it if you like beautiful costumes and sets.
Don't see it if You don't like musicals
See it if you like Kelli OHara and don't mind if the rest of the show lacks energy.
Don't see it if You find it hard to get into a sexist fantasy where one of the major plot lines involves sex trafficking. Hasnt aged well.
See it if You want a wonderful time enjoying a great classic musical beautifully done.
Don't see it if You do not like traditional Broadway musicals.
See it if you love/like Rodgers & Hammerstein's music
Don't see it if bore easily it is a 3 hr show