The King and I November 9, 2007

THE KING AND I
November 9 - December 16, Thurs - Sat at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm

The family alternative to regular holiday fare! Come and revisit Rogers and Hammersteins' classical musical complete with lush music, gorgeous costumes and sets, and a talented cast of actors.

East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It 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, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story. Along with the dazzling score, the incomparable Jerome Robbins ballet, "The Small House of Uncle Thomas," is one of the all-time marvels of the musical stage.

Songs include: "Getting to Know You", "Shall We Dance", "I Whistle a Happy Tune", "Hello Young Lovers"

Nominated as a Best of Boston Theatre, Turtle Lane is a theatre presenting up 5 fully staged musicals per year, using paid performers, our own sets, costumes and live orchestra. Fully licensed lounge, handicapped accessible, 10 minutes from Boston, easy to reach from 128/95, Pike and the T. Senior, student, group and association discounts available, as well as season subscriptions.

$20-$25.

Official Website: http://www.turtlelane.org