{"id":5376,"date":"2016-12-21T15:51:36","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T22:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jodijacksonshollywood.tv\/?p=5376"},"modified":"2016-12-21T16:06:10","modified_gmt":"2016-12-21T23:06:10","slug":"the-king-and-i-december-15-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jodijacksonshollywood.tv\/the-king-and-i-december-15-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"The King and I \u2013 December 15, 2016 – The Pantages Theater – Hollywood"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a Rogers and Hammerstein musical at its best, traditional and in all of its original glory. The gorgeous costumes, sets, and actors, are truly a feast for your eyes! An amazing production that should be seen by all!<\/p>\n

Cast members include: Laura Michelle Kelly (as Anna Leonowens), Jose LLana (as King of Siam), Joan Almedilla (as Lady Thiang), Manna Nichols (as Tuptim), Anthony Chan (as Prince Chulalongkorn), Graham Montgomery (as Louis Leonowens), Brian Rivera (as Kralahome), Baylen Thomas (as Captain Orton & Sir Edward Ramsey), and Heather Botts (u\/s Anna). The ensemble of actors and dancers are equally brilliant!<\/p>\n

The production\u2019s costumes are out of this world, it\u2019s as if you are stepping into an ancient world of Siam, regal, nonetheless. The dancing is fantastic and utilizes many unique props to enhance the characters. For instance, large Buddha pieces and ornamental Thai style head pieces are part of the excitement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe King and I\u201d has fascinating storyline dealing with customs and traditions. In the story line, the King\u2019s main goal is for SIam to be progressive and modern by getting rid of old customs and traditions. But the King himself, is one of the last people to change. One of the issues is with the treatment of women, perhaps best described as slavery. The King is a male chauvinist at it’s truest form and has no idea how women are treated in other countries. Luckily, Anna is there to teach the children of Siam, and the King, to do away with the old traditions. There is much dissension between the two of them, but as the story unfolds their fondness for each other becomes the main lesson. It is a wonderful lesson in love and power, it pretty much will stick with you for a long time.<\/p>\n

Both the singing and acting in \u201cThe King and I\u201d are remarkable. Laura Michelle Kelly has a sort of Julie Andrews\u2019s quality to her voice– she brought the house down every time she sang. Jose Llana and Joan Almedilla did an incredible job as well. The songs \u201cHello, Young Lovers,\u201d \u201cGetting to Know You,\u201d \u201cSomething Wonderful,\u201d and \u201cShall We Dance,\u201d were each given great arrangements with perfect vocal tenacity. I believe that there is no better music and lyrics than with Rogers and Hammerstein– so much talent in those two.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe King and I\u201d is based on the novel \u201cAnna and The King of Siam\u201d by Margaret London. The choreography was by Christopfer Gattelli– based on the original choreography by Jerome Robbins, and directed by Bartlett Sher.<\/p>\n

There was a lot of action on the Red Carpet before the show too. The red carpet attendees included: Hillary Hickman \u201cIn My Mother\u2019s Arms,\u201d Carly Hughes \u201cAmerican Housewife,\u201d Mary Hollis Inboden \u201cThe Real O\u2019Neals,\u201d Shirley Jones \u201cThe Partridge Family,\u201d Max Landis \u201cChronicle,\u201d Eva LaRue \u201cCSI: Miami,\u201d Dawnn Lewis \u201c A Different World,\u201d Ashley Liao \u201cFuller House,\u201d Kate Linder \u201cThe Young and the Restless,\u201d Greg Louganis \u201cEntourage,\u201d Barbara Luna \u201cThe King and I\u201d Original Broadway Cast, Masiela Lusha \u201cGeorge Lopez,\u201d Armand Mastroianni Director, Katherine McNamara \u201cShadowHunters,\u201d William R. Morris \u201cFalcon Crest,\u201d Ryan Newman \u201cMonster House,\u201d Ann Robinson \u201cWar of the Worlds,\u201d Sara Rue \u201cLess Than Perfect,\u201d Gabrielle Ruiz \u201cMy Crazy Ex- Girlfriend,\u201d Benjamin and Matthew Royer \u201cBest Friends Whenever,\u201d Olivia Sanabia \u201cJust Add Magic,\u201d Sherri Saum \u201cThe Fosters,\u201d Matt Shively \u201cThe Real O\u2019Neals,\u201d Vincent Spano \u201cAlive,\u201d Hal Sparks \u201cLab Rats,\u201d Haley Tau \u201cBella and the Bulldogs,\u201d Gina Torres \u201cSuits,\u201d Forrest Wheeler \u201cFresh Off The Boat,\u201d Bebe Wood \u201cThe Real O\u2019Neals,\u201d Bradley Pierce \u201cBeauty and the Beast,\u201d Aubrey Anderson-Emmons \u201cModern Family,\u201d Ashley Argota \u201cThe Fosters,\u201d Dante Basco \u201cHook,\u201d Luna Blaise \u201cFresh Off the Boat,\u201d Soni Bringas \u201cFuller House,\u201d Barbara Chase \u201c9 to 5,\u201d Francois Chau \u201cRescue Dawn,\u201d Camille Chen \u201cTwo Broke Girls,\u201d Ian Chen \u201cFresh Off the Boat,\u201d Brock Ciarlelli \u201dThe Middle,\u201d Darius Cottrell \u201cAmerican Sniper,\u201d Denise Crosby \u201cStar Trek: The Next Generation,\u201d Patrika Darbo \u201cDays of Our Lives,\u201d Giselle Eisenberg \u201cLife in Pieces,\u201d Joey Fatone \u201cMy Big Fat Greek Wedding,\u201d Jesse Tyler Ferguson \u201cModern Family,\u201d Lou and Carla Ferrigno \u201cThe Incredible Hulk,\u201d and Daniel Franzese \u201cMean Girls.\u201d<\/p>\n

Of course the history of The Pantages Theater is a miracle in itself, with all of its ornate decoration, it adds beauty to any show being offered there.<\/p>\n

For an upbeat evening of dancing, singing and entertainment, go see \u201cThe King and I.\u201d It will lift your spirits and make you believe that a great musical is well worth seeing.<\/p>\n

The King and I
\nThe Pantages Theater
\n6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
\n(323) 468-1770
\nhollywoodpantages.com<\/p>\n

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