This 1964 Varese Sarabande release captures the original cast recording of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical, "The King and I".
- The musical premiered on Broadway in 1951, running for 1,246 performances.
- It won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1952.
- The 1956 film adaptation starred Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr and won five Academy Awards.
Richard Rodgers was a towering figure of 20th-century musical theater, a composer known for his melodic genius and prolific output. "The King and I" was a mid-career triumph for Rodgers, solidifying his status following earlier collaborations and continuing his dominance of the Broadway stage.
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