![]() ![]() Have a wonderful time at The King and I.Composed by classical icon Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by musical theater legend Stephen Sondheim, the musical first debuted on Broadway in 1957 to rave reviews, a critical success that only grew over the decades with each revival, tour, and adaptation.īernstein's memorable score is an eclectic fusion of nimble, jazzy riffs, romantic lyricism, bold humor and operatic tragedy, tied up in the lyricism and rhythm of the language of the streets. The season includes productions of some of opera’s best-loved masterpieces, alongside some unexpected and equally thrilling repertoire. Elsewhere in this program, you will be able to read about all the excitements in store – operas, concerts and special events – here at the Civic Opera House during Lyric’s 2016/2017 season. If you are new to Lyric Opera, please return soon during our forthcoming opera season. With this team, which includes two other much-acclaimed artists, each returning to Lyric – conductor David Chase and choreographer Peggy Hickey – you can anticipate a production to delight the eye and ravish the ear. It’s a marvelously imaginative vision of the show, with remarkable contributions from designers Jean-Marc Puissant (sets), Sue Blane (costumes), and Rick Fisher (lighting). ![]() ![]() They’re performing in a production by one of today’s most outstanding directors, Lee Blakeley, which triumphed in its premiere at Paris’s Théâtre du Châtelet. We’re thrilled to present two dazzlingly gifted artists, Kate Baldwin and Paolo Montalban, as Anna and the King of Siam. Major stagings are comparatively few, which should come as no surprise, given the rigorous demands that this piece poses to any company, especially in casting, production design, and choreography. ![]() While it has become best known from the celebrated movie version, a stage production of The King and I offers a uniquely exciting experience. This beautifully constructed show is a wonderful mix of humor, sentiment, romance, and powerful drama. The King and I has all the elements of triumphantly successful musical theater, with Rodgers and Hammerstein at their absolute peak of achievement. Welcome to Lyric Opera’s production of The King and I. ![]()
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