Last night we celebrated THE KING AND I opening at The Marriott Theatre, which runs through January 4, 2015. Nick Bowling makes his Marriott Theatre directorial debut with a fresh take on this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, merging history and romance with today’s social and political issues.
THE KING AND I takes audiences on an uplifting journey of the power of education as characters transform from instructor to students themselves, learning from one another in the process. In consultation with the Thai Cultural and Fine Arts Institute of Chicago, Bowling and Choreographer Tommy Rapley will explore ancient Siamese customs, dance and traditions, and bring them to life on stage. Photos are courtesy of The Marriott Theatre and Mark Campbell Photography.
