The 1996 revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic The King and I was a great success, winning the Drama Desk, Outer Critics, and Tony Awards for Best Musical Revival. Donna Murphy (who also won a Tony) gives a strong performance as Anna, while Lou Diamond Phillips (best known for his role as Ritchie Valens in the film La Bamba) is fine as the King of Siam, though he"s a little short of the maturity that makes the role truly ring. (The liner notes point out that he was the same age as Yul Brynner when he took the role that made him famous, but Brynner himself had to grow into the role.) The rest of the cast--almost entirely Asian except for the few Caucasian roles--excels, and the booklet includes detailed notes and numerous photographs of the sumptuous production. --David Horiuchi