THE KING AND I bids farewell, but leaves a memorable keepsake

it's been 8 months since Resorts World Manila's multi-awarded musical, The King and I bids farewell on its final show on Sunday, May 26, 2013. the extravagant show that left us with colorful memories and wonderful story of Anna and the King of Siam will end but it leaves us with a wonderful keepsake that we can open again and again.

Something Wonderful, The King and I's Coffee Table book will be available soon for us to look on the beginnings and the extravagance of the show. with words from the production team and the cast, numbers that will make us overwhelmed and appreciate it more, and how the musical has transformed and inspired lives compiled in a memorabilia that is well-planned and executed by the creative team of  Resorts World Manila and Ultimate Entertainment.

The King and I has garnered several awards like Winner of the 2012 ALIW Award for Best Musical Production, it featured such thespians as Leo Tavarro Valdez, Nonie Buencamino, and Bo Cerrudo who all played the gallant King Mongkut, plus Monique Wilson, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, and Sheila Valderrama who all played the poised Anna Leonowens.

during its launch, May 21, special supporters were able to receive a copy each of Something Wonderful like the Department of Tourism and National Library. Something Wonderful, The King and I Coffee Table book will be sold at Php 3,500 at National Bookstores.

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Resorts World Manila brings new THE KING AND I leads

as a gift to musical fans this Christmas Day, Resorts World Manila unravels two respected actors in the Philippine theater industry. Menchu Lauchengo-Yulo plays Anna and Nonie Buencamino as the King of Siam in Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical, THE KING AND I, which is already running since September at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World, Manila.

Menchu is recently seen in Atlantis Productions' God of Carnage with Lea Salonga, and is very excited to be part of this grandiose production joining the
stellar cast of young actors especially with the kids. she is also one of the Creative team of Repertory Philippines. as teacher Anna, she promises to give a different attack on the character which she dreamed of playing when she was younger.
Nonie Buencamino, on the other hand, is closely known as antagonist Miguel in ABS-CBN's phenomenal teleserye, Walang Hanggan. playing King Mongkut is like a calling for him being more than 30 years in the theater industry. he was also recently seen in Tanghalang Pilipino's Stageshow opposite his own wife, Shamaine.

Menchu and Nonie will be alternating with Bo Cerrudo and Shiela Valderamma as the king and Anna. Resorts World is also grateful to announce the extended run of The King and I due to its positive feedback among different audiences. also, the musical has won 3 Aliw Awards for Best Director Freddie Santos, Best Musical Production for 2012 and Best Actor for Leo Valdez.

join Menchu and Nonie in this royal adventure of courage and love in the wonderful production of The King and I in Resorts World Manila's Newport Performing Arts Theater. for tickets, call 836-6333 or visit www.rwmanila.com for more details about the show.

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wonderful Siam in THE KING and I

with the success of The Sound of Music, Resorts World Manila and Ultimate Entertainment brings another musical that is loved through the years. Rogers and Hammerstein's The King and I will bring the grandeur of the kingdom of Siam starting September 15, 2012 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater and runs until December of 2012.

including in the cast are two of the country's premiere artists, Monique Wilson as Anna and Leo Tavarro Valdez as the King; joined with a huge number of talents in the grand Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT). the massive stage of NPAT was completely maximized with the amazing symmetrical Siamese design by director Freddie Santos. great colorful and royal costumes designed by no other than Rajo Laurel deserves great applause.

sing along with well-loved songs like "Getting to Know You" and "I Have Dreamed" as Manila Philharmonic Orchestra provides the music and emotions to the musical. and this will not only provide you a glimpse of Siam, but a story of love, despite the differences in culture and beliefs.

you may reserve your tickets now at the following prices:
VIP - Php 2,400
Premiere - Php 2,400
Deluxe - Php 1,600
Balcony - Php 1,000

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