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Great Performances S47E7 — Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I

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Great Performances•Season 47•Episode 7

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I

8.2/10 · 32 votesNov 8, 2019

Ranked #5 of 17 in Season 47•+0.3 vs season avg

Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe star in a Tony Award-winning revival of the beloved musical about a British schoolteacher instructing the royal children of the King of Siam, featuring classic songs including “Shall We Dance?" and “Hello, Young Lovers.”

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Episode Summary

"Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I" is episode 7 of Great Performances season 47. It scored 8.2/10 from 32 votes, ranking #5 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on November 8, 2019.

Next: E8 · Red Best of Season 47