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

[Fan123]

Posted: 4/29/16 at 5:01am

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

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 4/29/16 at 5:06am

Fingers crossed for somebody to record it!

[jon5202]

Posted: 4/29/16 at 11:48pm

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

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 4/30/16 at 10:12am

^ This production looks STUNNING! Just... WOW

[Melissa25]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 3:48am

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

Soon.

[jon5202]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 7:13pm

Chris Jones (Chicago Tribune) review of The King and I:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/reviews/ct-king-and-i-lyric-opera-ent-0502-20160501-column.html

 

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:05pm

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

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:09pm

I'm so glad I made it on time. Why are they giving a detailed synopsis? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of listening?

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:11pm

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.

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:17pm

It's finally starting.

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:17pm

Finally is right.

[gypsy101]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:23pm

does anyone know if i pause it now i'll be able to listen to it tomorrow? i want to listen but i've had a long day and might fall asleep

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:23pm

That child's accent is... interesting.

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:25pm

God, even just the audio of Kate Baldwin is unbelievably charming.

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:26pm

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.

[E.Davis]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:27pm

Yes, the kid's accent is just....

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:31pm

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

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:35pm

I'm loving this Tuptim.

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:37pm

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.

[gypsy101]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:37pm

those high notes though

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:39pm

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

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:39pm

I'd love to see Ali Ewoldt as Julie Jordan, truthfully. Such strong pitch. I adore her voice.

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:41pm

Kate is such a strong Anna. Goodness.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:42pm

I can't believe I missed this.

 

But not as much as I can't believe that recordings of theatre are still only broadcast once, in an age when that is utterly preposterous and easily solved, and people will pirate it anyway.

Updated On: 5/1/16 at 08:42 PM

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 8:43pm

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.