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Watch Sparks Fly in Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe's "Shall We Dance?" King and I

  • Sep 25, 2022
  • 1 min read

Lincoln Center Theater has released a teaser for the upcoming Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I, starring five-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe. The duo offer a glimpse of the show's rousing song "Shall We Dance?"

Bartlett Sher, who earned a Tony Award for the 2008 Lincoln Center Theater Broadway revival of South Pacific, will helm The King and I, which will begin previews March 12 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The production will officially open April 16.

O'Hara (The Bridges of Madison County, South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza) will star as Anna Leonowens opposite Watanabe in his Broadway debut as the King of Siam.

Read more about the revival, which boasts a cast of more than 50, here.

Playbill Staff (2015, Februrary 17). Watch Sparks Fly in Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe's "Shall We Dance?" King and I Revival Teaser (Video). Retrieved from Playbill.com: http://bit.ly/1JprcRQ

 
 
 

10 Comments


Lena Chandler
Lena Chandler
7 days ago

the chemistry between kelli o'hara and ken watanabe in that 'shall we dance?' teaser is palpable. it's wonderful to see such a classic revival with such a strong cast. the details about bartlett sher directing and the vivian beaumont theater dates are helpful for anyone planning to see it. looking forward to the full production. AI Image Editor

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Jun 13

The preview of “Shall We Dance?” captures the timeless appeal of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s music while showcasing the chemistry between the two stars. As someone who enjoys immersive experiences, whether watching great theater or exploring creative worlds in Eaglercraft, a browser-based sandbox game inspired by Minecraft, I appreciate how classic stories continue to find new audiences through fresh productions like this

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May 29

Really enjoyed reading this post — the way the performance and chemistry between Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe were described made the article so engaging and nostalgic for musical theatre fans. The background details about the revival added a nice touch too. I recently came across a similar discussion on a review blog https://www.goprogaragedoorrepair.com/, and it was interesting to see another perspective on how classic productions continue to connect with audiences today.

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