Kiss Me, Kate: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Kiss Me, Kate is a romantic comedy that revolves around the backstage antics of a theatre company who is performing a musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. The story follows the relationship between Fred Graham, the show’s director and star, and his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi, who plays the leading lady. As the onstage drama intertwines with their real-life conflicts, Kiss Me, Kate touches on themes of love, theatre, and the magic of the stage.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1948)
Cast: Large (20+ Roles)
Setting: 1940s / USA (Maryland)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Cole Porter
Book: Bella Spewack, Samuel Spewack
Based On: The Taming of the Shrew➝ by William Shakespeare
Awards
Tony Award: Best Musical (1949)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1948)➝
Licensing
Kiss Me, Kate is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing Options
USA/Canada Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1940s, Based on a Play, Based on Shakespeare, Classic, Comedic, Golden Age, Metamusical, Popular, Romantic, Summer, Tap Dance, Tony Award
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