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Footlighters Theatre Company Presents The King and I
Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL | Get Directions »
$15.00
THE KING AND I
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on Anna and the King by Margaret Landon
Based in part on the true story of Anna Leonowens, The King and I is a tale of what happens when East meets West and cultures collide. Anna, a widow from Wales who takes on the role of schoolteacher to the King of Siam’s children and wives, is forced to re-think stereotypes at the same time that King Mongkut slowly learns to have respect for Anna and her opinions. In 1862 Siam AGAINST a backdrop of starcrossed lovers Tuptim and Lun Tha, people resistant to change, and a world trying to embrace Western culture, how much admiration can there be between Anna and King Mongkut without tearing apart a country? With memorable songs such as “Shall We Dance?” and “Getting to Know You”, The King and I is bound to fill you with hope and understanding.
July 26–August 5 - Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Tickets: General Admission: $15, Seniors (60+): $12, Military: $12, Children (under 12): $10, Group discount (20 or more): $12/person
Box Office phone: 847-391-5711, Open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–noon
Event Details
| Where | Prairie Lakes Community Center 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 2:00 pm–5:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Website | http://www.DPParks.org |
| Phone | 847-391-5711 |
| nancys@DPParks.org | |
| Price | $15 |
More About Prairie Lakes Community Center
Located in Prairie Lakes Park, Prairie Lakes Community Center features a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor walking and jogging track, racquetball and walleyball courts, locker rooms, showers, a sauna, a whirlpool, a baby sitting center, a dance studio, a theatre and multi-purpose rooms available for party and event rentals.
Other events here
- How to Make Balloon Animals Workshop Wed, Jun 19, 6:00 pm–7:15 pm
- Paddlesports America Course Sat, Jun 22, 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Adult trip to Amish Acres, Nappanee, Indiana and the Mishawaka River Walk Sun, Jun 23, 7:30 am–6:00 pm
- Annual Family Camp Out Sat, Jun 29, 6:00 pm–9:00 am
- Personal Watercraft Safety Course Sat, Jul 20, 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Footlighters Theatre Company Presents The Music Man July 25, 2013 / July 26, 2013 / July 27, 2013 / July 28, 2013 / August 1, 2013 / August 2, 2013 / August 3, 2013 / August 4, 2013, 7:30 pm–10:00 pm
- Adult Trip to Wehr Nature Center and Boerner Botanical Gardens, Milwaukee, WI Sun, Jul 28, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Magic Class Tue, Jul 30, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- CHICAGO BULLS, BULLS/SOX ACADEMY OFFER YOUTH SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMPS IN DES PLAINES August 12, 2013 / August 13, 2013 / August 14, 2013 / August 15, 2013 / August 16, 2013, 8:30 am–11:30 am
- Adult Trip to White Pines Forest State Park and Oregon, Illinois Sun, Aug 25, 8:00 am–7:00 pm