The King and I
The Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra presents THE KING AND I at the Arbogast PAC. This timeless musical first premiered on Broadway in March 1951 and has since enjoyed several sensational runs over the last 75 years.
Event details
Fri, Jul 19 2024
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Sat, Jul 20 2024
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Sun, Jul 21 2024
2:00pm - 5:00pm
The King and I
The Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra presents THE KING AND I this summer at the Arbogast Perfroming Arts Center. This timeless musical first premiered on Broadway in March 1951 and has since enjoyed several sensational runs over the last 75 years. Associate Conductor, James Johnston, leads an orchestra of 60 musicians performing the original full symphony score. Brian Sharp directs.
Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Shall We Dance,” “Something Wonderful,” “Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers” and, “Getting to Know You” The year is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a "barbarian" by those in the West, and he seeks Anna's assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and respect one another in a truly unique love story.
Arbogast Performing Arts Center
Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra.
