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September 21, 2017 By Ricci 16 Comments

The King and I in Memphis

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Last night I trekked over to Memphis and watched The King and I at The Orpheum Theater! It’s no secret that I am musical loving freak. This year alone I have seen The Little Mermaid, The Sound of Music, The Phantom of the Opera and Cinderella. I’m telling you, if there is a musical anywhere near me that I haven’t seen and I’m off work I am so there. My hobbies could be worse…that’s what I keep telling myself anyway. LOL!

I actually bought my ticket to see The King and I a while ago and realized while I was on my way to Memphis last night that I didn’t even really know what it was about. And now I feel really silly saying that. HA! Wasn’t it made into a movie with Jodi Foster or am I just completely imagining that??

I got to The Orpheum right as the sun was setting and the sign was completely gorgeous. It wasn’t too hot (like it was in July when I saw The Little Mermaid and thought I was going to have a heat stroke walking around Beale Street before the show started) and the excitement in the air was contagious!!

I got there about 20 minutes before the show started which wound up being a blessing because the lines to get in weren’t too long and the lobby was easy to navigate. I also had a fantastic aisle seat so I had all the leg room I wanted!! It was glorious!!

And as for the show itself, The King and I was fantastic!! I loved that I went into it with zero expectations because I had no idea what to expect and I freaking loved it. I actually knew a few of the songs and the story was so so so good!! Now I think I need to find the movie, HA!

The only issue I had was this crazy drunk couple that sat in front of me…they were swayed their way to their seats and kept sloshing the wine around in their cups so much I’m surprised it didn’t wind up all over them. #UGH The woman sang all the songs really loudly and kept waving her arms in the air. #Annoying And they kept making out (very sloppily) and I saw her tongue go into his ear more than I ever cared to. I seriously wanted to say something to them and the people sitting in front of them, beside them, and beside me actually got up and left the theater. It was really disturbing. Why do I always wind up next to weird people at the theater??? #Awkward

Overall I loved The King and I and if you ever get the chance then I highly suggest you go see it!

Have you seen The King and I??
Do you like musicals??

 

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Memphis TN, musical, road trip, The King and I, The Orpheum Memphis, travel

Hi! I'm Ricci and let me be the first to welcome you to Ricci Alexis, my lifestyle and beauty blog! I am a 36 year old single lady and am currently living in central Arkansas. My current obsessions include my dog Sophie, McDonald's frappes, the smell of DryBar hair products, the Royal Family, anything leopard print and celebrity gossip. Read More…

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  1. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    September 21, 2017 at 10:39 am

    The King and I is my all time favorite musical. It’s so good! I’d love to see it again in Memphis. It looks like it was a great time.

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  2. Gisele says

    September 21, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    The original movie starred Deborah Kerr and Yul Brenner. It is a really good story. I don’t think they should serve alcohol in theaters unless they are courageous enough to throw the drunks out. Sorry, you went through that!

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  3. Sapphire Kharyzma says

    September 21, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    I loved the original movie, The King and I. I am so jealous, as I would have loved to see the live action version. Sorry you had to experience the drunkards though, what a sucky thing to happen!

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  4. Marysa says

    September 21, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    I haven’t seen this show before. Sounds like you had a nice seat, which doesn’t hurt! Glad to hear you enjoyed it, I wouldn’t know what to expect either.

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  5. Joely Smith says

    September 21, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    My husband is on a business trip close to Memphis right now! He is lucky I am not along with him as I would be driving him crazy to go see this!

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  6. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says

    September 22, 2017 at 6:38 am

    It would be so nice to watch this! I’m glad you had a great time and enjoyed the show! It’s been a while since I’ve seen a play or a movie about this wonderful story!

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  7. Chubskulit Rose says

    September 22, 2017 at 7:17 am

    Hmnn alcohol in theaters? Not a good combination but the show sounds like a great one to watch.

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  8. Mama Ash says

    September 22, 2017 at 8:37 am

    I’ve never heard of it?! It looks fantastic!

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  9. Ruth I. says

    September 22, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Oops. That was really awkward. Some people are so comfortable they don’t care about the others. But anyway, I have heard about The King and I. It is definitely a must see!

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  10. Gingermommy says

    September 22, 2017 at 9:43 am

    I would love to see the King and I, I have heard really great things about it.

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  11. HilLesha says

    September 22, 2017 at 10:00 am

    I have always loved watching musicals, but I haven’t watched this one yet. Maybe someday soon!

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  12. Lynsey says

    September 22, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    This looks like an awesome musical and lots fun! I have only driven through memphis!

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  13. Jacqui Odell says

    September 22, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    I have never heard of this show before, but it sounds like a great one. My daughter is really into the king, queen, princesses, and prince stuff so I bet she would love it too!!

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  14. Jennifer Van Huss says

    September 22, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    Its too bad that you had bad people sitting around you. I seem to get that all the time too! It sounds like a great musical! I have never seen it!

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  15. Bonnie G says

    September 22, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    I can’t believe I have never been to a musical before. This is something I am going to have to make sure I do someday.

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  16. Bethany Stout says

    September 26, 2017 at 2:18 am

    This looks amazing, I love going to see plays. That theatre is beautiful love the old style theatres.

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Ricci is a 39 year old digital content creator from central Arkansas. She is passionate about skincare, travel, reading, and being an advocate for women's health issues. She is dog mom to Sophie, cat mom to Rooster and Poppy and an aunt to 10 amazing kiddos. riccialexis83@gmail.com

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