A really rare souvenir program cover for the original Broadway production of "The King and I" starring Gertrude Lawrence, which opened in 1951. 

• Production: Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical about Anna Leonowens and the King of Siam. 

• Star: Features Gertrude Lawrence as Anna Leonowens, who won a Tony Award for her performance. 

Cultural Significance: This musical ran for over 1,200 performances and became a landmark in musical theatre. 

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