Woodard & Innvar to Star in 'Shrew,' STC Season Opener 9/25

The Shakespeare Theatre Company begins its 2007-2008 season with William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, beginning September 25; opening October 4 with performances through November 18 at the Lansburgh Theatre.

"With The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare gives us the improbable courtship of the fiery-tongued Katherina by the arrogant Petruchio," describe press notes, "Shakespeare considers the institution of marriage, the rifts between men and women, and the rough journey toward love."

Directed by Rebecca Bayla Taichman, the cast includes Charlayne Woodard, Christopher Innvar, Lisa Birnbaum, Aubrey Deeker, Michael Milligan and J. Fred Shiffman.

Performances begin September 25 with show times: Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 7:30PM (except November 6 & 13); Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM (except October 4); Sundays at 7:30PM (except October 28); matinees on Saturdays & Sundays at 2PM; plus a matinee on Wednesday November 14.

The Lansburgh Theatre is located at 450 7th St. NW, between D and E streets, just off Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Capitol and the White House. Tickets are $23.50-$79.75 with discounts available for senior citizens and students, available at 202-547-1122 or visit www.ShakespeareTheatre.org.

Photo: Charlayne Woodard as Kate and Christopher Innvar as Petruchio (by Scott Suchman)