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Jennifer Paz Fairytale

Etsuko Ichikawa Surprises

Chinese Aerialists

Sex in Seattle

Broadway Star Michael K. Lee

Dinh Q. Le

ReAct's Wonder of the World

Common Language: Shenzhen/ Seattle

Sullivan Collection

Au Yong Follows Own Path

Juliet S. Kono - Storms of Life

Seattle Neighbors Talk Cool Tools

Cool Tools - Love Story

Bombay Dreams

Sikh Exhibit

ReAct with: To Gillian

Ivan Dinh in the Nerd

Degenerate Art Ensemble

Celebrate Khmer NY with Rajana Society

David Ishii: Bookseller

Chinese art exhibit opens with a bang

Chocolati in Seattle

Dai Family Chinese art exhibit coming

Okada: Lessons in Art History

Detective novelist Martin Limón

Sex in Seattle

Etsuko Ichikawa

Cathay: 3 tales of China

Aki Sogabi: kiri-e

King & I on 5th Avenue

Gruenewald tells the story

Small Houses, Big Ideas

Rene Yung Multimedia

"So-Ja" Library Opening

Alan Lau's art

Gu: Mother & Cellist

Kaiki Shoku (Eclipse)

Curato: Love Now

Liu on Leadership

Sightseeing with "A"

Multiethnic ReAct

Pork Filled Players

Beth Lo's Mahjong

Asian Adoptee
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Jim Diers' Neighbor Power

Bryon Au Yong at Jack Straw

dk pan: bridging dichotomy

Luly Yang Design

Alan Shen and PSSO

David Kuraoka Treasure

Darvin Vida & Overstand

Sandy Lew-Hailer
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Minimalist Louise Kikuchi

Wing Luke: Beyond Talk

Chinese Master Printers

Shinkichi Tajiri's World


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King & I, reigns in Seattle

For a wonderful night on the town, head on over to the 5th Avenue Theatre to enjoy a lovely performance of Rodger and Hammerstein's musical "The King and I".

The story is based on Margaret Landon's book: "Anna and the King of Siam"; in its turn fiction, after the real life adventures of Anna Leonowens, a British governess, who's hired by the King of Siam to teach his 67 children.

Anna's Western ways threaten the King's beliefs. The clash of customs is often humorous. Over time the strong willed characters start to take a liking to each other.

Ever shining Stefanie Powers (Hart to Hart, The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.) as Anna, and versatile Ronobir Lahiri (beside appearing on stage and in TV. and film productions, he's a sound designer) provide a strong stage presence.

Listening to mezzo-soprano Catherine Mieun Choi, who gives Lady Thiang a wonderfully full-bodied voice, is a joy.

Nita Baxani and Martin Sola, as Princess Tuptim and her lover Lun Tha, are well able to steal the hearts of their audience; as are, as a matter of fact, the King's children. And director Baayork Lee gives the rest of the cast equal opportunity to shine.

Susan Kikuchi has recreated Jerome Robbin's original choreography as modern dance with Asian flair. Especially in "The Small House of Uncle Thomas", the performers, clad in gorgeous costumes by Roger Kirk, and lead by Natalie Turner as Eliza and guided by the angel, portrayed by Sae La Chin, drive that scene home to 2005.

The interior of the 5th Avenue Theatre was modeled after ancient Imperial China's Forbidden City, the Temple of Heavenly Peace and the Summer Palace. While not exactly Bangkok in the 1860's, the building's environment enhances Kenneth Foy's suggestive scenic design. John McLain's lighting is flawless.

This Tony Award-winning musical with it's dazzling Rodger and Hammerstein score, features songs such as "Hello Young Lovers," "I Whistle a Happy Tune," "Shall We Dance" and "Getting to Know You." All together the show's a lust for the eye and the ear.



Previously published on October 5, 2005 in the International Examiner.
© 2005 Judith van Praag, All Rights Reserved

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