The King and I (Broadway, Neil Simon Theatre, 1996) | Playbill

The King and I

Broadway
Musical
Revival


SYNOPSIS: Welsh schoolteacher Anna Leonowens travels from England to Siam to serve as governess to the king's many children. Their clash of wills and the lessons they learn from each other are examined in this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, based on Leonowens's account of her experiences.
People (181)

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1996 Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominee
1996 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominee
1996 Outstanding Costume Design Winner
1996 Outstanding Lighting Design Nominee
1996 Outstanding Set Design for a Musical Winner
1996 Outstanding Director of a Musical Winner
1996 Outstanding Revival of a Musical Winner
Drama League
1996 Distinguished Production of a Revival Nominee
Outer Critics Circle
1996 Outstanding Revival of a Musical Winner
1996 Outstanding Set Design Winner
1996 Outstanding Costume Design Winner
1996 Outstanding Debut Performance Winner
Theatre World Awards
1996 Theatre World Award Winner
1996 Theatre World Award Winner
Tony Award
1996 Best Actress in a Musical Winner
1996 Best Actor in a Musical Nominee
1996 Costume Design (Play or Musical) Winner
1996 Best Direction of a Musical Nominee
1996 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
1996 Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Nominee
1996 Scenic Design (Play or Musical) Winner
1996 Best Revival of a Musical Winner

QUICK STATS

(as of Feb 22, 1998) Total Current Gross: $46,382,744.00 Highest Weekly Gross: $643,656.00 (Week Ending Dec 29, 1996)   Average Ticket Price: $52.19 Average % Capacity: 85.12%

Grosses

Week Ending Week Number This Week Gross Potential Gross Diff $ Avg Ticket Top Ticket Seats Sold Seats in Theatre Perfs Previews % Cap This Week Diff % cap
Feb 22, 1998 38 $410,381.00 $605,497.00 $35,357.00 $41.15 $75.00 9,973 1,314 8 0 94.87% 6.34%
Feb 15, 1998 37 $375,024.00 $605,497.00 $70,441.00 $40.30 $75.00 9,306 1,314 8 0 88.53% 9.55%
Feb 8, 1998 36 $304,583.00 $605,497.00 -$9,230.00 $36.69 $75.00 8,302 1,314 8 0 78.98% -1.13%
Feb 1, 1998 35 $313,813.00 $605,497.00 $11,525.00 $37.27 $75.00 8,421 1,314 8 0 80.11% 3.84%
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