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1. www.cityam.com › kiss-me-kate-barbican-reviewKiss Me Kate, Barbican, review: Rollicking summer escapism

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Granted, the leading lady Lilli Vanessi is dragged non-consensually onto stage by two brutes, and she does punch her former husband, the male lead Fred, in the face, wonky moments by today’s...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kiss_Me,_KateKiss Me, Kate - Wikipedia

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   Egotistical Fred Graham is the director and producer and is starring as Petruchio, and his movie-star ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi, is playing Katherine. The two seem to be constantly arguing, and Lilli is particularly angry that Fred is pursuing the sexy young actress Lois Lane, who is playing Bianca .

3. vanguardofhollywood.com › kiss-me-kateKiss Me Kate (1953): The Magic of a Great Musical

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   Jan 31, 2019 · Kathryn Grayson plays Lilli Vanessi, a singing star whose ex husband, Fred Graham, is about to direct and star in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Fred (Howard Keel), convinces Lilli to play the lead role of Katherine/Kate opposite his Petruchio.

4. www.westendtheatre.com › 240304Kiss Me, Kate Reviews Round-up | West End Theatre

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   Jun 20, 2024 · In the scenes of psychological warfare with the Broadway star Stephanie J Block, who plays Fred’s ex-wife Lilli Vanessi, he exhibits a light comic touch. Block is a dynamic presence, wringing every drop of mirth and venom from the semi-operatic I Hate Men.

5. stageagent.com › shows › musicalKiss Me, Kate (Musical) Plot & Characters | StageAgent

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   Egotistical leading man, director, and producer Fred Graham is reunited with his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi, when the two are forced to play opposite one another in a new production of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew.

6. www.londontheatre1.com › reviews › kiss-me-kate-atKiss Me, Kate at Barbican Theatre | Review

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   Jun 19, 2024 · What really happens is that Vanessi channels her fury and energy, most if not all of it directed at Fred Graham (Adrian Dunbar), her ex, in such a way that her character in Taming practically...

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   Does Lilli Vanessi punch Fred?

   • It follows Follies and Anything Goes, further establishing the Barbican as an arbiter of taste for musicals. Granted, the leading lady Lilli Vanessi is dragged non-consensually onto stage by two brutes, and she does punch her former husband, the male lead Fred, in the face, wonky moments by today’s standards.

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   What happens if Lilli hits Fred?

   • Offstage, Lilli has an opportunity to read the card. She walks on stage off-cue and begins hitting Fred, who, along with the other actors, tries to remain in character as Baptista gives Petruchio permission to marry Kate. Lilli continues to strike Fred, and he ends up spanking her. Offstage, Lilli furiously declares she is leaving the show.

   Kiss Me, Kate - Wikipedia

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   Who plays Fred's ex-wife Lilli Vanessi in 'I Hate Men'?

   • In the scenes of psychological warfare with the Broadway star Stephanie J Block, who plays Fred’s ex-wife Lilli Vanessi, he exhibits a light comic touch. Block is a dynamic presence, wringing every drop of mirth and venom from the semi-operatic I Hate Men.

   Kiss Me, Kate Reviews Round-up | West End Theatre

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   Did Fred convince Lilli to play Katherine?

   • Fred (Howard Keel), convinces Lilli to play the lead role of Katherine/Kate opposite his Petruchio. Fred casts Lilli despite their tempestuous relationship, past marriage, and Lilli’s current engagement to a Texas oilman named, what else, Tex.

   Kiss Me Kate (1953): The Magic of a Great Musical

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   Did Lilli & Fred reminisce about their marriage before singing 'Wunderbar'?

   • Watch as Lilli and Fred reminisce about their marriage before singing “Wunderbar.” We completely believe that Lilli and Fred were once married and in love, even though they were arguing just minutes before. Ann Miller and Tommy Rall in Kiss Me Kate (1953).

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   Why is Lilli so angry with Fred & Lois?

   • The two seem to be constantly arguing, and Lilli is particularly angry that Fred is pursuing the sexy young actress Lois Lane, who is playing Bianca. After the rehearsal, Lois's boyfriend Bill appears; he is playing Lucentio, but he missed the rehearsal because he was gambling.

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8. stageagent.com › characters › 4798Lilli Vanessi (Katharine) from Kiss Me, Kate Summary ...

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   Character description, analysis and casting breakdown for Lilli Vanessi (Katharine) from Kiss Me, Kate.