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Kiss Me, Kate (Critical Edition) musical licensing

David Charles Abell, Samuel Spewack, Cole Porter, Seann Alderking, Bella Spewack

The battle of the sexes takes center stage as former spouses feud onstage and off during a musical presentation of The Taming of the Shrew. Sophisticated, romantic and delightfully hilarious, Kiss Me, Kate boasts a sparkling Cole Porter score and a brilliant book from Sam and Bella Spewack.

Production and casting information

Cast
3w, 7m
Running time
More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
Style
Classic Broadway, Comedy, Adaptations (Shakespeare), Period
Audience
Appropriate for all audiences

Vocal demands: Moderate.

How to license Kiss Me, Kate (Critical Edition)

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