Kiss Me, Kate (1958)

Cast

• Alfred Drake - Frederick Graham / Petruchio
• Patricia Morison - Lilli Vanessi / Kate
• Julie Wilson - Lois Lane / Bianca
• Bill Hayes - Bill Calhoun / Lucentio
• Harvey Lembeck - Gunman
• Jack Klugman - Gunman
• Paul McGrath - Harrison Howell
• Robinson Stone - Harry Trevor / Baptista
• Lee Cass - Gremio
• Jerry Duane - Hortensio

Screenplay

• William Shakespeare (Original Story)
• William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
• Sam Spewack (Book)
• Bella Spewack (Book)
• Cole Porter (Lyricist)

Themes

Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle

Keywords

musical, based on play or musical, battle of the sexes, shakespeare in modern dress, egotism, actor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kiss Me, Kate about?

Broadcast live on the Hallmark Hall of Fame series on NBC, a pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play, and they must work together when mistaken identities get them mixed up with the mafia.

Who directed Kiss Me, Kate?

Kiss Me, Kate was directed by George Schaefer.

Who stars in Kiss Me, Kate?

Kiss Me, Kate stars Alfred Drake, Patricia Morison, Julie Wilson, Bill Hayes, Harvey Lembeck, Jack Klugman.

How long is Kiss Me, Kate?

Kiss Me, Kate has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).

What genre is Kiss Me, Kate?

Kiss Me, Kate is a Comedy, Music, Romance, TV Movie film.

Where was Kiss Me, Kate produced?

Kiss Me, Kate was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Kiss Me, Kate?

The themes of Kiss Me, Kate include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.