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Kiss Me, Kate is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Bella and Samuel Spewack. The story involves the production of a musical version of William Shakespeare 's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex ...
Plot. Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi, a divorced couple, meet at Fred's apartment to hear Cole Porter perform the score for Kiss Me Kate, his musical version of The Taming of the Shrew, to be directed by Fred. Lois Lane arrives to audition for the Bianca role ("Too Darn Hot").
Hailed as 'the ultimate Broadway musical from the golden age’ (Financial Times), Kiss Me, Kate is a simple love story...about two people who just can't stand each other.
May 24, 2024 · Learn about the Cole Porter musical that won the first Tony Award and features songs inspired by Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Find out how to book tickets for the Barbican production starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar.
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Feb 23, 2024 · A new production of the classic backstage comedy, based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, stars Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar. Find out everything you need to know about the show, from plot and cast to awards and tickets.
- Marianka Swain
Mar 13, 2019 · In the constellation of musical comedy masterpieces, Kiss Me, Kate shines as perhaps Broadway's most sparkling achievement.
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With Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, Keenan Wynn. An ex-husband and wife team star in a musical version of 'The Taming of the Shrew'; off-stage, the production is troublesome with ex-lovers' quarrels and two gangsters looking for some money owed to them.
