The King and I - London Palladium / Tour / Dominion

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Musicalmarge does have a point. it will depend on the emploer but many people have to return to work, unless they can afford to take unpaid leave or can get signed off by doctor (which is the option many will opt for to keep being paid). Not saying Ruthie isn't incredibly strong by doing this, but she is in a slightly more fortunate position when it comes to employment. Some employers will also have blanket rules on time off people allowed for different relatives, so even if say you were brought up by a grand parent, because they weren't their actual parent you wouldn't be allowed time off. Some places are pretty heartless on these type of things

What a fantastic show this is. Saw it yesterday at the Matinee and all cast were on including Ruthie. Glorious vocals and Kelli is sublime.

I went again last night (front row TodayTix), mainly so I could see Ruthie Ann Miles before the end of the run.

Completely overlooked in advance that Annalene Beechey was on as Anna. She was very good (again), although I have to try and go back now to see Kelli one final time before this closes.

Lewis Fernee was on as Louis.

The audience was well-behaved throughout too. Fairly full, at least in the Stalls. Much of the front row was taken by some understandably proud parents of the King's children.

Anyway, the main reason I went was to see Ruthie, who was excellent. I thought she played the role differently to Broadway, especially with the added dimension of the walking stick and various other actors passing it to her at different times.

There is a bit of an age mismatch with Ruthie and Jon Chew, as he looks older than she does.

She, of course, sang "Something Wonderful" in a wonderful way.

Overall a much softer portrayal than Naoko Mori, who is also excellent. It is always amazing when a show has this many talented people assigned to it.

According to West End Understudies, Jacqui Sanchez is on as Lady Thiang today.

(was advertised as Ruthie for the matinee and Naoko for the evening performance)

Well, there's nothing more to add to this thread, but I will just go with the majority here and say this show is simply stunning. There's no other words really.

The three women, Kelli, Ruthie and the actress who plays Tuptim are all so amazing, beautiful voices and portrayals, I loved them all. The children were delightful. The whole cast were sublime.

The sets, to me, were beautiful too, simple, but perfect for the show to allow the cast to shine in the space. And I adored the Uncle Tom ballet, it held me captivated throughout. 

I have to say, it's one of my all time favourite performances of any show. It blew me away, and that was hard to do as my expectations were already very high with everyone's praise. I'm so happy and privileged to have seen this wonderful show. It was a true delight.

Saw this last night for the second time, and got to see Ruthie who is stunning in the role.

It’s such an old school musical but done so beautifully. I found tom’s cabin much more interesting this time, not quite sure why.

Kelli O’Hara is glorious, her voice is so perfect and light. It’s a joy to see someone of such star quality on the Palladium stage. Can she come back soon please!

I also had a much better view of Dean this time - glorious voice and thank you to the costume designer!

Long clips of "I Whistle a Happy Tune", the scene where the King makes Anna get down to his level, "Something Wonderful" (a masterclass from Ruthie!), "Getting to Know You" and "Shall We Dance?" have been released. It looks great!

No announcement, although I see some places have encores/alternative dates scheduled. Based on that, I wouldn't expect a DVD.

It’s often a rights issue too. A lot of people would like a permanent copy.

These broadcasts do sometimes end up on BroadwayHD, Sky Arts and the like, so there’s always a chance.