LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) – The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I will be presented ny the J*Company December 3-13 at the Lawrence Family JCC’s David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre.
The King and I is based on the true story of an Englishwoman, Anna Leonowens, who came to Siam (known today as Thailand) as schoolteacher to the royal children of King Mongkut in the 1860s. This show won Broadway’s Tony Award for Best Musical in 1951 and is the second production in this season of Rodgers and Hammerstein shows.
Show Director Joey Landwehr said: “While many theatres are utilizing recorded music for this work to save on expenses, J*Company’s production will be accompanied by a full 20-piece orchestra.”
This production will also feature the Music Direction of Jason Chase (who recently worked on the Broadway touring version with Stephanie Powers) and the scenic design of Tony Award winner David Weiner.”
As part of J*Company’s educational and charitable outreach, Danny Myers, playing the role made famous by actor and cancer victim, Yul Brynner, and Joey Landwehr, J*Company Artistic and Show Director, will both be shaving their heads to raise money and raise awareness for children with cancer. J*Company has teamed up with Miracle Makers, a program of Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego. Donations can be made through www.lfjcc.org/miracle.
Heading the cast of The King and I are Ali Viterbi (17) as Anna, Daniel Myers (16) as the king, Hana Pak (17) as Tuptim, and also includes Zachary Herzog (16), Conrad Mazur (12), Rebecca Penner (11), Josh Shtein (13), Gabriella Lipson (12), Danielle Levin (16), Ashley Lynch (13) and Scott Peterson (14).
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Preceeding based on material provided by the J*Company