Chicago's 'The King And I' audio broadcast on 1 May

This has been mentioned elsewhere, but thought I'd create a separate thread so more people are aware of this. Audio of a performance of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's 'The King and I', starring Kate Baldwin and Paolo Montalban, will be broadcast on WFMT on Sunday 1 May, 7:00pm (CDT?). You can listen online at http://www.wfmt.com/listen/.

Further details:

http://www.wfmt.com/programs-a-z/lyric-opera-of-chicago-broadcasts/

http://schedule.wfmt.com/?day=05/1/2016&hs=0&he=23

Video clip from the production. Opened tonight - April 29. Official opening night is Saturday, April 30 at 7pm and that performance will be broadcast as indicated in first post above.

https://www.lyricopera.org/concertstickets/calendar/2015-2016/productions/lyricopera/the-king-and-i

See additional media clips at the bottom of the above link.

Updated On: 5/1/16 at 11:48 PM

My heart is heavy that I cannot see this. Would someone please give Kate Baldwin a leading role on Broadway?

Soon.

I'm grateful to be able to listen to it at all but good God, will they never shut up?

You would think they'd realize most if not all people choosing to listen to this on the radio would know the plot. Also, it's not like an opera in a foreign language, I think you'd get it just as a radio drama. This is so unnecessary.

Finally is right.

That child's accent is... interesting.

Kate sounds lovely! Gypsy, I'm not sure, but I paused it and it actually paused, so it might work. I'm sure somebody is recording it, though.

I think Paul Nakauchi has better comedic timing as Kralahome in the current Lincoln Center production.

Very strong high notes. It's odd that this song comes so early in the show. It seems like Tuptim should have some more time to build up resentment.

I've been a fan of Ali Ewoldt since I saw her as Cosette about 10 years ago. Yay Ali!

Kate is such a strong Anna. Goodness.

Kate's voice is very expressive but I kind of wish I could see Paolo's performance. This Lady Thiang feels more comedic than Ruthie.