Musical
Kiss Me, Kate
A director and his ex-wife, cast opposite each other in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew, carry their quarrel from the dressing rooms onto the stage.
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The story
Fred Graham directs, produces and stars in a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, with his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi as his leading lady. Lilli is furious that Fred is pursuing Lois Lane, who plays Bianca, while Lois's gambler boyfriend Bill has signed a $10,000 IOU in Fred's name. When two gangsters arrive to collect, the backstage rows and the onstage comedy start to blur.
In the room
A play within a play, with scenes from the Shakespeare production alternating with the backstage story. Cole Porter's score draws on Italian Renaissance music, Verdi's operas, blues and the Viennese waltz; the book is by Bella and Samuel Spewack.
Good fit if you like
backstage farce, Shakespeare reworked as musical comedy and sparring former spouses.
Details
- From 18 Jun 2024
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