Agreed. Yul had a very special balance between the childish side combine with soaring sexual tension and majestic presence that no one could match. It's what the whole play revolves around.
Opera Australia is a repertory company and usually employs their own singers (despite bringing in foreign singers more now). They have had star Asian sopranos and tenors, but not baritones, as far as I know. Besides Teddy is a star in New Zealand and Australia and draws an audience. People want to see him perform.
Actually one of the best performances of this song I have seen - and I have seen them all. I love the way she acts the lyrics, it brings more meaning to what they say and her voice is very nice too! I don't mind so much that he is not Asian, neither was Yul Brynner, I guess they could have used some make-up but for political correctness making slanty eyes on a caucasian man may give rise to complaints - God forbid!
nobase I understand your dilemma lol but Yul Brynner was not Asian as such; acting as "King Mongkut of Siam" (Google Search) in the King & I :) He was actually Russian...but we love him :D As for Teddy Tahu Rhodes, I think he is part Polynesian? Nah Jokes lol however he is part Maori from New Zealand. Pretty cool eh!!
baroniatipu Wow, this is exactly what the Texas director said when he hired a none Asian actor to play the lead. In the end, the public was able to put pressure on him to hire an Asian actor.
nobase Oh true lol your kidding me lol :D Why didn't the makeup people give Teddy a a fake tan instead like they did with Yul?? Hopefully the Asian actor could sing in English letalone speak English coz Yul Brynner spoke perfect English hehehe ;D Thanks
baroniatipu Back then they weren't a lot of Asian singers/actors. Now we have more Asians singers/actor. The previous Kings were Asian in this production both were strong actors/singers and speak perfect English.
nobase They did manage to find Asian actors for certain dates/states in Australia (in Melbourne there were 3 Asian Kings). “Opera Australia works on the basis of colour-blind casting (as does every opera company in the world). That is, the best artist is chosen for the role, irrespective of race.” Above is a quote re the Teddy's casting from the artistic director of Opera Australia... make of that what you will. Also re Yul's casting, he actually lived in China /w his mother and sister when he was young (he also has a grandmother that is Eurasian)... so he did have a small sort of connection to Asia. Considering the casting directors first considered actors like Rex Harrison, Alfred Drake, and Noel Coward (all White actors), it's rather a miracle Yul was cast in the first place. The only reason why he auditioned (and keep in mind he wasn't a well-known actor before his big break in 'King') was b/c the legendary Mary Martin encouraged him to try out. The casting directors didn't seek him out; he had to persistently put himself out there. Seems like the casting directors at Opera Australia have a lot in common with those 1940s-50s casting directors... the only difference being in 2014 there were (and still are) many more Asian actors available to cast.
I love her voice but she sings it a little too slurred and she withholds notes and then blurts them- it’s a little too different from the original for me. I like how it’s different though and she is a beautiful singer
Oh, dear. Mr. Rhodes is a fine singer, but he is most definitely not the King of Siam. He can't dance with any power and has an accent that sounds German. What an odd choice. Saw the revival production in Chicago today with a fabulous King, Filipino, I think. I know Yul Brynner was not Asian, but he will always be the King for me.
Actually, Brynner was part Mongol. He was born and grew up in the Far Eastern city of Vladivostock. His father was Swiss-Russian, and his mother was part-Mongol.
The producer when Nureyev played the king forbid Rudy to watch the movie with Yul starring. He didn’t want Rudy to imitate Yul. Rightly so. But Nureyev was no King and his singing left much to be desired. He should have stayed with ballet. But he was aging by that time and with declining health. RIP Rudolph Nureyev.
To Nikki Smith: no it’s not comic relief!! It was a fabulous show that Deservedly won the Helpmann Award for that year. Teddy got mixed reviews re his acting but everyone agreed that his voice was magnificent. Lisa got showered with praise - none of it unearned - and the other cast members were also wonderful. My audience was full of Asian patrons who obviously welcomed the chance to see a majority Asian cast having the chance to showcase their talents and there was a lengthy standing ovation. Anyway, why am I wasting time on you miserable sods
+Anthony Smith Are you forgetting that Yul Brynner was russian, with a Mongolian Grandmother... He was just as white by lineage as Teddy Tahu Rhodes, possibly moreso...
My great Nanna was captured by Russians & brought to Australia. Thi Russians married Vietnamese Asians after that. They married us! Australian Aboriginals.
Just watched Yul Brennerand as the king and this one is as weak as skim milk, The man looks like a high school drama teacher wearing his granny's jammies. Chemistry is 0
Opera Australia is a repertory company and usually employs their own singers (despite bringing in foreign singers more now). They have had star Asian sopranos and tenors, but not baritones, as far as I know. Besides Teddy is a star in New Zealand and Australia and draws an audience. People want to see him perform.
The 'King' is a goofball who seems happy just to be in a show.
Love her dress!!!
Beautiful
Sometimes in history an actor comes along that makes the role for him and only him. No disrespect to the new kings but really it's all yul
Agreed. Yul had a very special balance between the childish side combine with soaring sexual tension and majestic presence that no one could match. It's what the whole play revolves around.
I couldn't agree more. Yul WAS the King of Siam!
歌声がとてもステキな女性だ…♡
動作も優雅で見に行きたい！
Beautiful c:
Opera Australia is a repertory company and usually employs their own singers (despite bringing in foreign singers more now). They have had star Asian sopranos and tenors, but not baritones, as far as I know. Besides Teddy is a star in New Zealand and Australia and draws an audience. People want to see him perform.
tempo is weird, poor girl is keeping up with it well.
Excellent.
Luv, Jo
渡辺謙さんとケリーオハラさんが劇場狭しとダンスを踊る場面が凄く好きです
This King is too goofy
Actually one of the best performances of this song I have seen - and I have seen them all. I love the way she acts the lyrics, it brings more meaning to what they say and her voice is very nice too! I don't mind so much that he is not Asian, neither was Yul Brynner, I guess they could have used some make-up but for political correctness making slanty eyes on a caucasian man may give rise to complaints - God forbid!
Actually, Yul Brynner was from Vladivostok, Russia, and he had Tartar/Cossack blood in him, so Brynner was part-Asiatic.
I love romance...etc....
They can't find an Asian actor to play the King?
nobase I understand your dilemma lol but Yul Brynner was not Asian as such; acting as "King Mongkut of Siam" (Google Search) in the King & I :) He was actually Russian...but we love him :D As for Teddy Tahu Rhodes, I think he is part Polynesian? Nah Jokes lol however he is part Maori from New Zealand. Pretty cool eh!!
baroniatipu Wow, this is exactly what the Texas director said when he hired a none Asian actor to play the lead. In the end, the public was able to put pressure on him to hire an Asian actor.
nobase Oh true lol your kidding me lol :D Why didn't the makeup people give Teddy a a fake tan instead like they did with Yul?? Hopefully the Asian actor could sing in English letalone speak English coz Yul Brynner spoke perfect English hehehe ;D Thanks
baroniatipu Back then they weren't a lot of Asian singers/actors. Now we have more Asians singers/actor. The previous Kings were Asian in this production both were strong actors/singers and speak perfect English.
nobase They did manage to find Asian actors for certain dates/states in Australia (in Melbourne there were 3 Asian Kings).
“Opera Australia works on the basis of colour-blind casting (as does every opera company in the world). That is, the best artist is chosen for the role, irrespective of race.”
Above is a quote re the Teddy's casting from the artistic director of Opera Australia... make of that what you will.
Also re Yul's casting, he actually lived in China /w his mother and sister when he was young (he also has a grandmother that is Eurasian)... so he did have a small sort of connection to Asia. Considering the casting directors first considered actors like Rex Harrison, Alfred Drake, and Noel Coward (all White actors), it's rather a miracle Yul was cast in the first place. The only reason why he auditioned (and keep in mind he wasn't a well-known actor before his big break in 'King') was b/c the legendary Mary Martin encouraged him to try out. The casting directors didn't seek him out; he had to persistently put himself out there.
Seems like the casting directors at Opera Australia have a lot in common with those 1940s-50s casting directors... the only difference being in 2014 there were (and still are) many more Asian actors available to cast.
Teddy Tahu Rodes is a fantastic Don Giovanni.❤❤❤
I love her voice but she sings it a little too slurred and she withholds notes and then blurts them- it’s a little too different from the original for me. I like how it’s different though and she is a beautiful singer
Cossacks are east of Russia. But they were also our next door neighbours in South Australia. Thi maids daughters next door neighbours.
Oh, dear. Mr. Rhodes is a fine singer, but he is most definitely not the King of Siam. He can't dance with any power and has an accent that sounds German. What an odd choice. Saw the revival production in Chicago today with a fabulous King, Filipino, I think. I know Yul Brynner was not Asian, but he will always be the King for me.
Theresa Kwiatkowski well he's Russian
He seems to force a low voice too much.
FYI, that is Mr. Jose Llana you are referring to! He was Lun Tha in the revival that ran in the 90s. He revisited Siam again as the King
Actually, Brynner was part Mongol. He was born and grew up in the Far Eastern city of Vladivostock. His father was Swiss-Russian, and his mother was part-Mongol.
The producer when Nureyev played the king forbid Rudy to watch the movie with Yul starring. He didn’t want Rudy to imitate Yul. Rightly so. But Nureyev was no King and his singing left much to be desired. He should have stayed with ballet. But he was aging by that time and with declining health. RIP Rudolph Nureyev.
To Nikki Smith: no it’s not comic relief!! It was a fabulous show that Deservedly won the Helpmann Award for that year. Teddy got mixed reviews re his acting but everyone agreed that his voice was magnificent. Lisa got showered with praise - none of it unearned - and the other cast members were also wonderful. My audience was full of Asian patrons who obviously welcomed the chance to see a majority Asian cast having the chance to showcase their talents and there was a lengthy standing ovation. Anyway, why am I wasting time on you miserable sods
Once you've seen Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr, no one else compares.
Wow, his lovely voice was waisted in this role.
Oh man...... That was something.... I dont know what... But something.
2:32- sounds a little on the Welsh side!
Jesus. Were there absolutely NO Asian actors available to play the role of the king? Whoever thought this was a great idea?
painful to see a NON Asian playing the King! yes a brilliant Bass Baritone BUT definitely not Asian
+Anthony Smith Are you forgetting that Yul Brynner was russian, with a Mongolian Grandmother...
He was just as white by lineage as Teddy Tahu Rhodes, possibly moreso...
Moka Jozéf in this century there r sufficient actors of Asian background to play an Asian Role
Who would you vote for now?
My great Nanna was captured by Russians & brought to Australia. Thi Russians married Vietnamese Asians after that. They married us! Australian Aboriginals.
アカデミーノミネートの白組調布スタジオのある京王多摩川駅で聴ける。
ケリーオハラの歌唱力とダンスに感激した渡辺謙さんが15歳も違うケリーオハラと舞台狭しと踊るダンスの意気がぴぴったり合っているのが凄い昔ユルブリンナーとデボラ-カーの王様と私を見たが優るとも劣らない出来、アンナ役はケリーオハラの方が美人だと思う
Why they didn't invited Hanzo to play the King?! >_
Did anyone else find this offensive or insulting?
how are you looking
y didn't they get an Asian guy to play the king lol.
Yeah, I just heard a loud guffaw from Yul Brynner's grave, although he wasn't Thai.
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渡辺謙さん日本人が苦手とするミュージックダンスを見事に踊っていたのに脱帽でも歌はまあまあと言う所かな、これからの役者は歌唱力ミュージックダンス位踊れないと国際スターになれないね｡
High schools perform at a higher caliber than this
Omg, is this for comic relief? Shocking otherwise,.
Yes Goofy
Heaven save us from so much nasal singing...
This is bad.
A "WHITE" Siamese King???? It's a FARCE !!!
昔ユルブリンナードデボラカー乃王様と私を見たけどアンナはケリーオハラの方が素敵だね。
I was expecting to see TTR slant his eyes with his index fingers like the Spanish Olympic basketball team did while posing for a photo in Beijing.
The king's accent is atrocious. There had to be someone that had more skill than that bafoon?
Ugh. Too slow beginning. I'm outta here.
No one can match the original I just watched. These two seem so fake, forced and lack musicality 😞
Thai accent is not like that
Just watched Yul Brennerand as the king and this one is as weak as skim milk, The man looks like a high school drama teacher wearing his granny's jammies. Chemistry is 0
Opera Australia is a repertory company and usually employs their own singers (despite bringing in foreign singers more now). They have had star Asian sopranos and tenors, but not baritones, as far as I know. Besides Teddy is a star in New Zealand and Australia and draws an audience. People want to see him perform.