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| Ben Brantley: Revisiting THE KING AND I | |
| Posted by: | pierce 04:18 am EST 12/24/15 |
| In today's NY Times, Ben Brantley talks about Hoon Lee's take on the King & how it's brought a "thrust-and-parry dynamic between Anna and the King that suggests equally matched sparring partners." As for Kelli O'Hara, he reports: "She's as marvelous as ever in the part for which she received a Tony. No she's not. She's better." | |
| Link | A New Ruler and Chemistry Afoot |
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| What a difference a king makes! | |
| Posted by: | bradlyb 09:48 pm EST 12/24/15 |
| In reply to: | Ben Brantley: Revisiting THE KING AND I - pierce 04:18 am EST 12/24/15 |
| I saw the show in previews and while I enjoyed Mr. Watanabe it is a MUCH different (and in my opinion) better show with Hoon Lee. His King is amazingly acted and sung and Kelli has gone from glorious to even more so. The show is so worth a trip, or a repeat trip, to the Beaumont!! | |
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| re: Ben Brantley: Revisiting THE KING AND I | |
| Posted by: | AlanScott 05:29 pm EST 12/24/15 |
| In reply to: | Ben Brantley: Revisiting THE KING AND I - pierce 04:18 am EST 12/24/15 |
| I don't know if I'll see it again, but I have heard from others that it's gotten notably better. | |
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| re: Ben Brantley: Revisiting THE KING AND I | |
| Posted by: | BillEadie 12:42 pm EST 12/24/15 |
| In reply to: | Ben Brantley: Revisiting THE KING AND I - pierce 04:18 am EST 12/24/15 |
| I picked The King and I to see on my November trip, because I thoroughly enjoyed the South Pacific revival, I wanted to see Killi O'Hara's performance, and great seats were available. I worried about being disappointed, based on the chatter I read about the show in previews and immediately after opening. I needn't have done so. While clearly "old school" compared to other musicals I saw (Allegiance, School of Rock, Hamilton, Fun Home), it was a delight on all counts. And, the holiday audience (Veteran's Day) that evening consisted of all ages, not just gray-hairs like me. It was thrilling to see young teen and 20-somethings grooving to the great music and enjoying the sumptuous production and large orchestra. I hope that we never lose the ability to enjoy the classics, as well as to appreciate the new. Bill, in San Diego | |
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| re: Ben Brantley: Revisiting THE KING AND I | |
| Posted by: | Ann 01:00 pm EST 12/24/15 |
| In reply to: | re: Ben Brantley: Revisiting THE KING AND I - BillEadie 12:42 pm EST 12/24/15 |
| I just saw it, too. I hadn't thought I needed to see another King and I, but it was a perfect choice for my travelling companion. We were both thrilled with the show. The cast is incredible. And the orchestra! My only sad thought was when I looked across at many empty seats. | |
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| re: Ben Brantley: Revisiting THE KING AND I | |
| Posted by: | lowwriter 12:15 am EST 12/25/15 |
| In reply to: | re: Ben Brantley: Revisiting THE KING AND I - Ann 01:00 pm EST 12/24/15 |
| I saw The King and I last May and June. I had no problem with Watanabe (he is a fine actor) and enjoyed the show very much both times, and particularly loved Miles and Park. Kelli O'Hara was very good, sang well, but I just wasn't thrilled by her Anna. I saw Carolee Carmello in the part a few years ago and she was much more lively and believable. The orchestra and ensemble were all fine. Would return to the show with a new Anna. | |
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