Kiss Me, Kate - 2019 Broadway History , Info & More
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In the constellation of musical comedy masterpieces, Kiss Me, Kate shines as perhaps Broadway's most sparkling achievement.
This is the winner of the first-ever Tony Award for Best Musical, alive with onstage romance, backstage passion, comedy high and low, a hilarious dash of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, and the songwriting genius of Cole Porter at his stylish, sexy, sophisticated best, including "Too Darn Hot," "So In Love" and "Always True To You In My Fashion." Once again, Roundabout catapults you to musical comedy heaven, with a brand-new Kiss Me, Kate.
Scott Ellis directs Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase, Corbin Bleu, and more - now thru June 2 only!
Kiss Me, Kate - 2019 - Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Kiss Me, Kate
Broadway Review: ‘Kiss Me, Kate’
7 / 10
Director Scott Ellis' production doesn't try to make much sense of a narrative that includes Damon Runyon-style gangsters in a far-fetched subplot, and instead sticks with a playful spirit in the hopes that audiences will ride out the nonsense as long as the show delivers on entertainment. And it often does, especially when it dances to Warren Carlyle's choreography, whether it's in the frisky 'Tom, Dick or Harry' or in the sizzling Act 2 opener 'Too Darn Hot,' featuring Corbin Bleu and James T. Lane in impressive solo turns.
BWW Review: Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase Star in a KISS ME, KATE That Offers Another Rewrite, Another Show
8 / 10
The most recognizable change (aside from the elimination of the onstage moment when a fed-up Fred takes Lilli over his knee and spanks her) comes in the final scene, which, in 1948, Porter and the Spewacks lifted directly from the original. Petruchio's command that Katherine, 'tell these headstrong women what duty they do owe their husbands,' has been altered to 'tell these headstrong lovers what duty they owe their mates.' Her response, 'I am ashamed that women are so simple,' is now 'I am ashamed that people are so simple,' and the fellow no longer calls her a wench before they embrace.
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Kiss Me, Kate History
Other Productions of Kiss Me, Kate
| 1948 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1949 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 1951 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1952 | Broadway |
Return Engagement [Broadway] Broadway |
| 1965 | Off-Broadway |
City Center Revival Off-Broadway |
| 1987 | West End |
London Revival West End |
| 1999 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2001 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 2012 | West End |
Old Vic Theatre Production West End |
| 2016 | New York |
Roundabout Theatre Company Benefit Concert New York |
| 2018 | West End |
Opera North Production West End |
| 2019 | Broadway |
Roundabout Theatre Company Revival Broadway |
| 2024 | West End |
West End |
Kiss Me, Kate - 2019 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Warren Carlyle |
| 2019 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Corbin Bleu |
| 2019 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Kiss Me, Kate |
| 2019 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Kelli O'Hara |
| 2019 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical | Kiss Me, Kate |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Kelli O'Hara |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreographer | Warren Carlyle |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Kiss Me, Kate |
| 2019 | Theatre World Awards | Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance | Stephanie Styles |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Warren Carlyle |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | Larry Hochman |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Kelli O'Hara |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Kiss Me, Kate |
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