The Taming of the Shrew 1978

Opened: August 3, 1978
Closing: September 03, 1978

The Taming of the Shrew - 1978 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Cast Set For Northeast Regional Tour Of Shakespeare & Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


announces cast for Northeast Regional Tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Tom Jaeger. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Cast and Creative Team Set for Holiday Production of AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023


Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for the holiday production of As You Like It, playing in STC's Harman Hall DEC 2 – 31.

Cast Set for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2023


The cast has been revealed for Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare & Company, directed by Artistic Director Allyn Burrows and staged August 1 through September 10, opening Friday, August 4 outdoors at the New Spruce Theatre.

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023


Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.

Shakespeare & Company Reveals THE CONTENTION (HENRY VI, PART 11) Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023


The cast has been revealed for The Contention (Henry VI, Part II) at Shakespeare & Company, directed by Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer and staged June 17 through July 15, opening Saturday, June 24.

Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023


The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

HARRY POTTER Stars Who Have Appeared on Broadway
by Michael Major - Dec 3, 2022


To celebrate Daniel Radcliffe's return to theatre in the Off-Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, we are taking a look back at the stage careers of he and his fellow Harry Potter film cast members. Keep reading to find out times you may have seen Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Ralph Fiennes, Imelda Staunton, and more onstage!

Cast Announced for MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2022


Casting has been announced for Shakespeare & Company's holiday reading of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, and directed by Ariel Bock.

Cast Announced For MEASURE FOR MEASURE At Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2022


Shakespeare & Company has announced the cast of Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare - to be staged at the Tina Packer Playhouse at the Shakespeare & Company campus, from August 19 through September 18. 

Cast Announced For Shakespeare & Company's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Outdoors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2022


Shakespeare & Company has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, to be staged outdoors at the Company's New Spruce Theatre, July 2 through August 14.

Photos: First Look at Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES at Pitlochry Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022


Pitlochry Festival Theatre have released production images for their exciting new revival of Noël Coward ‘s classic comedy Private Lives.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre Will Stage Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES in June
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022


This June, Pitlochry Festival Theatre is set to stage for the first time in over 30 years; a glittering new production of one of the greatest comedies ever written - Noël Coward's Private Lives.

The Royal Conservatory Announces 2021/22 Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2021


Dr. Peter Simon, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory of Music, Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts, and James Anagnoson, Dean of The Glenn Gould School, today revealed details of the diverse concerts that will make up the 13th concert season at The Royal Conservatory of Music.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are 'Feeling Better'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 23, 2020


Tom Hanks took to social media on Sunday night to share an update on his condition after he and his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for coronavirus.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Have Coronavirus
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 11, 2020


Variety reports that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have tested positive for the Coronavirus. They are the first celebrities to acknowledge publicly that they have been diagnosed.

VIDEO: See Tom Hanks' Full Interview on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 6, 2020


Acclaimed actor Tom Hanks opens up about his reaction to winning the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 77th Golden Globes, what movie scene he'd love to relive and how he knows Rita Wilson is still the one.

VIDEO: Watch a Collection of Tom Hanks' Acceptance Speeches on THE GOLDEN GLOBES
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 2, 2020


Watch all of Tom Hanks' Golden Globe Awards acceptance speeches.

Tom Hanks' NEWS OF THE WORLD Gets Release Date
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 25, 2019


Variety reports that a Tom Hanks-led historical drama, called 'News of the World,' has set a release date: December 25, 2020, just in time for Christmas.

Wayne Salomon Joins FoxPACF Board
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2019


Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FoxPACF) has announced that Wayne Salomon has been appointed to the Foundation Board.

Tom Hanks Will Star in Paramount's MAJOR MATT MASON
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 8, 2019


Variety reports that Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks will star in 'Major Matt Mason,' a feature film based on a Mattel action figure from the 1960s, at Paramount PIctures.

Helena Zengel Joins Tom Hanks in NEWS OF THE WORLD
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 26, 2019


Variety reports that newcomer child actor Helena Zengel will star opposite Tom Hanks in Paul Greengrass' upcoming “News of the World.'

Shakespeare and Company Presents TOPDOG/UNDERDOG
by Sarah Hookey - Jul 24, 2019


Shakespeare & Company presents MacArthur a?oeGeniusa?? Award recipient Suzan-Lori Parks' pulitzer prize-winning play, Topdog/Underdog directed by the distinguished Regge Life, who helmed the Company's acclaimed razor sharp comedy God of Carnage in 2017.

Shakespeare & Company Presents THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR in August
by Sarah Hookey - Jul 18, 2019


 Shakespeare & Company presents William Shakespeare's madcap comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor directed by founding company member and Director of Education, Kevin G. Coleman.

Shakespeare & Co Announces Annual Fourth of July Celebration
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2019


In special partnership with BRIDGE, Shakespeare & Company host its annual Fourth of July Community Celebration 'We Hold These Truths' from 1:30-5:00pm.

NPTC and Banana Boat Productions Reprise THE RITUAL For 40th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2019


NPTC and Banana Boat Productions are reprising their powerful production of The Ritual by noted Trinidadian playwright Zeno Obi Constance at New Perspectives Studio, 458 West 37th Street (@10th Avenue.) This limited-run production celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Constance's ground-breaking play which caused a stir in 1979 when it was aired live on Trinidadian television-and then blacked out in the middle of the broadcast because it was perceived to be too shocking. Performances are June 19 - 30, 2019 , Weds - Sat @7:30pm, Sundays @4pm..

The Taming of the Shrew FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Taming of the Shrew have there been?
The Taming of the Shrew has had 7 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1957, Off-Broadway which opened in 1963, Off-Broadway which opened in 1972, Off-Broadway which opened in 1978, Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Off-Broadway which opened in 1999 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2002.

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