Another review is in! "Our introduction to Lamas as the King is unremarkable, but the introduction to his children in “March of the Siamese Children” is precious. The local children in these roles evoke ooh’s and aah’s every time they appear onstage." :) :)
My dad's often tough about live theatre and last night he finally told us what he thought... that it was the best NSMT production he's ever been to! (He's been to a ton there during the 37 years he's lived in town and the 5 years owning a business here!)
Tonight is the girls' first day off since the 19th! They'll be busy making up homework, picking up their room, and going back to the theatre for just one hour for their wonderful Triple Threat Workshop with Karen Maria Pisani, who served as the children's choreographer for The King and I while the adult actors were rehearsing in New York City! We are so lucky to be able to keep working with her after Richard Stafford, the show's Director/Choreographer arrived in Beverly with the rest of the cast to blend the work together!
(Beverly, MA) The North Shore Music Theatre’s The King and I opened this week with television, stage, and film star Lorenzo Lamas in the iconic role of the King, joined by Kate Fisher as the strong-willed widow and teacher, Anna Leonowens.
The first act opens with the round stage transformed into a ship deck, bringing Anna and her son, Louis (Giacomo Favazza), to the frightening and unknown world of Siam. Their duet, “I Whistle a Happy Tune” is delightful. Soon, they are greeted and escorted to the royal palace by a convincingly imposing Kralahome (Mel Sagrado Maghuyop).
Our introduction to Lamas as the King is unremarkable, but the introduction to his children in “March of the Siamese Children” is precious. The local children in these roles evoke ooh’s and aah’s every time they appear onstage.
The production finds its momentum with Fisher’s thoroughly enjoyable verbal assault on the King’s behavior in “Shall I Tell You What I Think of You?” Lamas’ personal enjoyment of the role becomes apparent in the Act 1 Finale, and his charming interplay with Fisher finally draws in the audience.
The highlight of the second act is “The Small House of Uncle Thomas.” Beautiful, expressive choreography blends perfectly with a small, but powerful group of singers, while the dancers and the opulent costumes complete the piece. Also noteworthy are the two young lovers, Tuptim (Manna Nichols) and Lun Tha (Joshua Dela Cruz). Their voices pair beautifully together as they perform the show’s love songs.
The King and I at North Shore Music Theatre is an enjoyable and traditional production of an American classic and plays through October 9th
My dad's often tough about live theatre and last night he finally told us what he thought... that it was the best NSMT production he's ever been to! (He's been to a ton there during the 37 years he's lived in town and the 5 years owning a business here!)
Tonight is the girls' first day off since the 19th! They'll be busy making up homework, picking up their room, and going back to the theatre for just one hour for their wonderful Triple Threat Workshop with Karen Maria Pisani, who served as the children's choreographer for The King and I while the adult actors were rehearsing in New York City! We are so lucky to be able to keep working with her after Richard Stafford, the show's Director/Choreographer arrived in Beverly with the rest of the cast to blend the work together!
(Beverly, MA) The North Shore Music Theatre’s The King and I opened this week with television, stage, and film star Lorenzo Lamas in the iconic role of the King, joined by Kate Fisher as the strong-willed widow and teacher, Anna Leonowens.
The first act opens with the round stage transformed into a ship deck, bringing Anna and her son, Louis (Giacomo Favazza), to the frightening and unknown world of Siam. Their duet, “I Whistle a Happy Tune” is delightful. Soon, they are greeted and escorted to the royal palace by a convincingly imposing Kralahome (Mel Sagrado Maghuyop).
Our introduction to Lamas as the King is unremarkable, but the introduction to his children in “March of the Siamese Children” is precious. The local children in these roles evoke ooh’s and aah’s every time they appear onstage.
The production finds its momentum with Fisher’s thoroughly enjoyable verbal assault on the King’s behavior in “Shall I Tell You What I Think of You?” Lamas’ personal enjoyment of the role becomes apparent in the Act 1 Finale, and his charming interplay with Fisher finally draws in the audience.
The highlight of the second act is “The Small House of Uncle Thomas.” Beautiful, expressive choreography blends perfectly with a small, but powerful group of singers, while the dancers and the opulent costumes complete the piece. Also noteworthy are the two young lovers, Tuptim (Manna Nichols) and Lun Tha (Joshua Dela Cruz). Their voices pair beautifully together as they perform the show’s love songs.
The King and I at North Shore Music Theatre is an enjoyable and traditional production of an American classic and plays through October 9th
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