"The King and I" This Week's Feature On "Big Band Broadway and Beyond" -- 10am Friday, July 2

Submitted by WHFR-PD on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 11:41pm

"The King and I" is set in early 1860s Bangkok. It tells the story of Anna, an adventurous Englishwoman hired to serve as governess and tutor to King Mongkut's many children.

Although Anna has many quarrels with the dictator, the two eventually fall in love. Her influence helps to democratize the country.

Join host Joe for big band tunes, and the music of "The King and I", etc., etc., etc...