Peil starred as Anna Leonowens opposite Yul Brynner in the 1985 revival of "The King and I" and was nominated for a Tony for best featured actress in a musical.
Peil starred as Anna Leonowens opposite Yul Brynner in the 1985 revival of "The King and I". Some critics said she was better than Gertrude Lawrence, who origniated the role, and was nominated for a Tony for best featured actress in a musical.