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  1. In later revivals, Brynner came to dominate his role and the musical, starring in a four-year national tour culminating in a 1985 Broadway run shortly before his death. Christopher Renshaw directed major revivals on Broadway (1996), winning the Tony Award for Best Revival, and in the West End (2000).

  2. Opening May 2, 1977, the first Broadway revival of The King and I featured Yul Brynner reviving his Tony and Academy Award-winning portrayal of the King. Director Yuriko, a member of the original Broadway company, replicated Jerome Robbins’ original choreography.

  3. Jul 1, 1985 · Yul Brynner said goodbye last night to the role that had become part of him. It was his 4,625th and, he said, ''absolutely final'' performance as the King of Siam in ''The King and...

  4. Mar 29, 2019 · March 29, 2020. Gertrude Lawrence and Yul Brynner in the original 1951 Broadway production of The King and I. Photo courtesy of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. When the new...

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  5. On closing night, June 30, 1985, Yul Brynner gave his final bow in The King and I; it was his 4,625 th performance as the King of Siam. The Associated Press wrote on this historic moment: “During a five-minute curtain call, the audience stood and the orchestra played ‘Auld Lang Syne.’”

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  7. Originally choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Book by Oscar Hammerstein II; Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Based on the novel 'Anna and the King of Siam' by Margaret Landon; Musical Director: Lawrence Brown. Directed by Mitch Leigh; Choreography Reproduced by Rebecca West.

  8. The original Broadway production of The King and I went on to win five Tony Awards – Best Actress (Gertrude Lawrence), Best Featured Actor (Yul Brynner), Best Costumes, Best Scenic Design and Best Musical – and was performed 1,246 times. It has since been revived four times on Broadway: twice with the original King, Yul Brynner, and twice ...

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