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The world of Rodgers and Hammerstein is not a complicated one: it’s a place where Nazi aggression can be defeated by song; where love conquers all, even in death; and where manslaughter trials can be folded into wedding receptions, no prob. It’s all so laughably improbable that you have to wonder what those two were drinking while they were sketching out plots for the musicals that have dominated much of modern theater. The King and I is no exception. It follows the old Rodgers and Hammerstein formula of unbelievable plot plus jarring political incorrectness plus plucky woman who charms intractable man with her songs and dances. Though this story of a British schoolteacher and the King of Siam is a cultural relic, it’s one that continues to inspire affection among its audiences because of its beautiful simplicity. Timeless tunes lodge in your head for eternity, and the exploration of love in all its forms speaks to just about anyone who has ever had their heart broken, taken or denied. The King and I plays at the Music Hall at Fair Park (909 First Ave) beginning this Friday and through April 5. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, with 1:30 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $25 to $98; visit dallassummermusicals.org.
Tuesdays-Sundays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 1:30 p.m. Starts: March 20. Continues through April 5, 2015
