Kiss Me, Kate, the fan-favourite backstage musical comedy by Cole Porter, returns to the West End starring Tony Award-winning actress Stephanie J. Block in her West End debut opposite BAFTA-nominated actor Adrian Dunbar. Book Kiss Me, Kate tickets on London Theatre.
From the beginning, Kiss Me, Kate was a smashing success. The musical's original Broadway run in 1948 won five Tony Awards, and its West End revival in 1987 earned two Olivier Awards. Since then, the esteemed musical has had numerous successful Broadway and West End revivals; most recently, the 2019 Broadway revival won a Drama Desk Award and a Drama League Award.
The Kiss Me, Kate musical tells the tale of two fraught ex-lovers who may or may not still have feelings for each other. The always-fighting duo are forced to work together on a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Ex-husband Fred Graham is the director, and he also plays the lead role of Petruchio alongside his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi, who plays his co-star, Katherine. Kiss Me, Kate is a show within a show as scenes switch between the Shakespearean performance and the rising tensions backstage.
In addition to a star-studded cast, Kiss Me, Kate in London boasts a stellar creative team. Costume designer Catherine Zuber won numerous awards for her work, including an Olivier for The King and I in 2019. Anthony Van Laast is the Tony and Oliver-nominated choreographer known for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. The stunning choreography, coupled with hit songs such as “Too Darn Hot,” “So In Love,” and “Wunderbar” make this musical exceptional.
2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
4th June, 2024
14th September, 2024
Ages 10+.
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Moorgate
Bus numbers: (Beech Street) 76, 153; (City Road) 21, 43, 141, 205, 214, 271
Night bus numbers: (Beech Street) N76; (City Road) 43, 205, 214, 271
Car park: Aldersgate Street underground car park (10mins)
Directions from tube: (10mins) Take Goswell Road and turn right at Fann Street. Continue straight onto Fortune Street, before turning right at Whitecross Street and follow it all the way down to the theatre entrance.
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Cole Porter’s beloved musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate, returns to the West End, starring award-winning actors Adrian Dunbar and Stephanie J. Block as fraught ex-lovers forced to star opposite each other in a musical.
Kiss Me, Kate is playing at Barbican Centre. The theatre is located at Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS.
The running time of Kiss Me, Kate is 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
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The recommended age for Kiss Me, Kate is Ages 10+..
The musical has many hit songs, including “Another Op'nin', Another Show,” “Brush Up Your Shakespeare,” “Kiss Me, Kate,” and “Tom, Dick or Harry.”
The lyrics and music are written by the legendary Cole Porter, and the book was written by Samuel and Bella Spewack.
Nine-time Tony-nominated director Bartlett Sher stages Kiss Me, Kate.
Kiss Me, Kate is a great show for kids 10 and up, as children under 10 may not understand some of the jokes.
The musical’s numerous awards, accolades, and longevity speak to what a fantastic show it is. It’s been 76 years since Kiss Me, Kate first premiered, and it’s one of Porter’s most famous works; even today, it is a gripping comedic drama with hit songs that audiences love.
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