Th King and I Playbill for the Broadway Revival, Starring Yul Brynner and Constance Towers - Uris Theatre - February 1978

The February 1978 issue of Playbill for the Uris Theatre (now known as the Gershwin Theatre) documents the Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic THE KING and I, starring Yul Brynner (in his signature role) and the exquisite Constance Towers with direction by Yuriko (who originally danced the role of Eliza in 1951 and whose daughter, Susan Kikuchi, was now dancing the same role). Program contents include title page wit credits, scenes from the show (five black/white production photos), three photos of celebrity backstage visitors (including Richard Rodgers, Barbra Streisand, and Lady Bird Johnson), cast information, musical numbers, "Who's Who," full staff, and complete credits. Features include Clive Barnes' "Further Confessions of a Drama Critic," an article about the preparation of a national touring company (using the national tour of SLY FOX, starring Jackie Gleason, as an example), Richard Rodgers' memory of casting the original production of THE KING and I, and an audience member's tribute to BEATLEMANIA. A full page ad for Hertz car rental agency, featuring O.J. Simpson as representative, may add interest.