The King and I is the quintessential classic musical written by composer Richard Rodgers and dramatist & lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based on Margaret Landon's novel, Anna and the King of Siam, which is take from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, governess to the children of King Monkut of Siam in the early 1860's. ** A Relaxed Performance is intended to be sensitive to and accepting of any audience member who may benefit from a more relaxed environment. These performances are open to all patrons; however, they are intentionally modified to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing patrons as well as patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, or challenges attending the theater. ASL Interpreters will be present and signing from the moment our curtain speech begins until the final bow. The performances might also feel more welcoming for families with children, who may need the ability to get up and move around or take a break in the lobby.

** Please note: while the environment is more welcoming to those with caregiver needs, please check the show content to determine what is best for your family. A breakdown of visual and sound effects will be provided in the program. The house lights will be kept on. Our cast, crew, ushers, and audience have a relaxed attitude toward sound and movement from the audience for this performance. We encourage all patrons to attend with the understanding that there may be more movement and distractions due to the physical needs of others.