The King and I (Broadway)
Closed 2h 55m
The King and I (Broadway)
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The King and I (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

91%
(2259 Ratings)
Positive
97%
Mixed
3%
Negative
0%
Members say
Enchanting, Delightful, Entertaining, Great staging, Great acting

About the Show

This glorious Lincoln Center Theater mounting of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.

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22 Reviews | 4 Followers
70
Absorbing, Enchanting, Exquisite, Great acting, Resonant

See it if you want to see Asian Americans on stage

Don't see it if you are tired of imperialism and Western savior stories.

30 Reviews | 9 Followers
70
Enchanting, Entertaining, Edgy, Great acting, Profound

See it if you want to see a classic R&H show

Don't see it if go see it.

43 Reviews | 11 Followers
70
Entertaining, Cliched, Dated, Great staging, Overrated

See it if You like classic musicals and Rogers and Hammerstein and you want to treat your Mom to a day at the theeter!

Don't see it if You prefer something edgier and fresher

41 Reviews | 7 Followers
70
Slow, Intense

See it if you want to see an appreciate a true classic with big staging and wonderful original orchestrations.

Don't see it if you get fidgety in your seat. The show does feel a little long and drags a bit as you wait for many of the classic songs to come.

44 Reviews | 21 Followers
70
Delightful, Enchanting, Romantic, Golden age, Entertaining

See it if You want to recall the Golden Age of Broadway and experience one of the classics.

Don't see it if You are looking for contemporary thrills with a driving guitar and band. This is classic musical theatre with the full orchestra and music.

25 Reviews | 9 Followers
70
Delightful, Dated, Slow

See it if you enjoy classic Broadway or Kelly O'Hara

Don't see it if you bore easily, dont like old fashioned music

24 Reviews | 18 Followers
69
Ambitious, Enchanting, Entertaining, Romantic, Delightful

See it if You love the music and the story.

Don't see it if You aren't a fan of the King and I or are from Thailand and upset with the staging of the kings story.

32 Reviews | 20 Followers
68
Cliched, Disappointing, Funny, Slow, Great acting

See it if You like the original shows or any of the actors in it.

Don't see it if You want something new exciting or edgy

Critic Reviews (31)