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Regarding KISS ME KATE obc revival recording
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Regarding KISS ME KATE obc revival recording#1
Posted: 6/7/19 at 11:56am

I´m listening to the OBC recording of the current revival and I noticed that they completely changed the lyrics for I am ashamed that women are so simple...Now it´s called I am ashamed that people are so simple and the focus is completely changed!! C´mon! It´s Shakespeare! 

What are your thoughts? 

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Regarding KISS ME KATE obc revival recording#2
Posted: 6/7/19 at 12:45pm

This was announced when Amanda Green signed on to tinker with Cole Porter's brilliant original lyrics and discussed in the preview thread and review thread. I'll just reiterate that I find the changes unnecessary, especially in "Simple" since those are not Lilli's thoughts, but rather her lines she is reciting as Katharine in Shrew. The show is a reflection of the time in which it was written. If the creative team feels they need to censor the text rather than present the piece as written and perhaps use it to start a dialogue, then maybe they should have just picked a different show.

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Regarding KISS ME KATE obc revival recording#3
Posted: 6/7/19 at 12:49pm

Beautiful recording, been listening all day. Love everyone's voice.

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Regarding KISS ME KATE obc revival recording#4
Posted: 6/7/19 at 12:57pm
It’s heaven!
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Regarding KISS ME KATE obc revival recording#5
Posted: 6/7/19 at 1:02pm
The song makes no sense in the context of the show but as a stand alone recording and general social commentary I think it’s beautiful & nice. :).
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Regarding KISS ME KATE obc revival recording#6
Posted: 6/7/19 at 4:26pm

Stunning.  Gorgeous.  I am so pleased with this recording.

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Regarding KISS ME KATE obc revival recording#7
Posted: 6/8/19 at 12:39am

I’ve never been a big Kelli O’Hara fan, but with this recording, I’m “So In Love”! The whole recording is sensational. I’m on my second listen now...

The recording of the revival before this, with Marin Mazzie, is also highly recommended.

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Regarding KISS ME KATE obc revival recording#8
Posted: 6/8/19 at 12:46am

I still prefer the last revival recording. I went ahead and put that one on straight after listening to this one. It's still odd to me neither recording includes "From This Moment On." There must be a reason.

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Regarding KISS ME KATE obc revival recording#9
Posted: 6/8/19 at 4:16pm

CATSNYrevival said: "I still prefer the last revival recording. I went ahead and put that one on straight after listening to this one. It's still odd to me neither recording includes "From This Moment On." There must be a reason."

I haven't listened to the entire recording yet so my mind may change, but so far I agree. I prefer the previous  revival recording with Marin Mazzie, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Amy Spanger. Nothing wrong with this new one; I just don't find anything that improves on the previous one.



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