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Sep 24, 2024 · Data reflect evidence of soft censorship in the lack of diverse programming in U.S. theaters. The Asian American Performers Action Coalition found that in the 2018-2019 season, about only 11% of shows produced on Broadway were by playwrights of color. For nonprofit theaters in New York City, the number was a little higher, at just over 20%.
Sep 14, 2024 · With music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Sam and Bella Spewack, Kiss Me, Kate is a meta adaptation of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, following the contentious but ultimately romantic connection between actors Fred and Lilli offstage as they're appearing in a touring production of the Shakespeare classic onstage. Porter's score introduced such favorites as "Another Op'nin ...
Sep 25, 2024 · With music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Sam and Bella Spewack, Kiss Me, Kate is a meta adaptation of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, following the contentious but ultimately romantic connection between actors Fred and Lilli offstage as they're appearing in a touring production of the Shakespeare classic onstage. Porter's score introduced such favorites as "Another Op'nin ...
Sep 20, 2024 · Sam and Bella Spewack’s mostly intact original script certainly helps—the couple was separated at the time they wrote the book, which turned out to be their best work by far. In the end, the pair’s romance rekindles (in art as in life: the Spewacks reconciled during the writing process and remained married), despite Lilli’s flighty engagement to the doddering Harrison Howell.
Sep 25, 2024 · Directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, the musical showcases a score by Porter and a book by Sam and Bella Spewack. Notably, this revival reunites producing team members behind successful shows such as Anything Goes and A Strange Loop, both at the Barbican.
Sep 10, 2024 · She thinks the worst. But they manage to convince her they are trying to help her. In gratitude she invites them to Christmas Eve dinner. That's the set up for an extremely funny play. This was my ...
Oct 1, 2024 · Kiss Me Kate was adapted from the successful stage musical created by Samuel and Bella Spewack, with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The movie was directed by George Sidney. George Sidney, known for his work on other musicals like Annie Get Your Gun, was chosen to bring Kiss Me Kate to the silver screen.
