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Kiss Me, Kate

60% | Apr 02, 2011 | Drama, Romance

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-wife Lilli Vanessi. A secondary romance concerns Lois Lane, the actress playing Bianca, and her gambler boyfriend, Bill, who runs afoul of some gangsters. Television broadcast of the 2008 Komische Oper production.

Featured Crew

Cole Porter
Music
Barrie Kosky
Director

Cast

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Roger Smeets
Fred Graham/Petruchio
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Dagmar Manzel
Lilli Vanessi/Katharina
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Danny Costello
Bill Calhoun/Lucento
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Sigalit Feig
Lois Lane/Bianca
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Barbara Sternberger
Hattie, Garderobiere

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