Kiss Me, Kate
September 25, 26, October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 2009
With William Shakespeare's classic The Taming of the Shrew as its foundation and Music & Lyrics by the immortal Cole Porter, this classic Broadway musical will put a spring in your step. Big-time actors Lilli Vanessi and Fred Graham are formerly-married, constantly battling, and now forced to reunite for a new musical version of...what else? The Taming of the Shrew! Their onstage tussles as Shakespeare's Katherine and Petruchio are nothing compared to their offstage affairs, backstage brawls, and hilarious misunderstandings. As time goes by the couple realizes, much like the characters in the original play, that they are hopelessly bound to each other. The enduring Tony Award-winning score includes hits such as Another Op'nin, Another Show, Why Can't You Behave?, and Brush Up Your Shakespeare.
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Cast List
Fred Graham/Petruchio Tom Sheehan
Lilli Vanessi/Katherine Priscilla Squiers
Bill Calhoun/Lucentio Tom Denihan
Lois Lane/Bianca Shannon-Courtney Denihan
Man 1 Jeff Porper
Man 2 Mark Feltch
Pops/Harrison Howell Jonathan Ross
Harry Trevor/Baptista Ron Dukenski
Hattie, Lilli’s Dresser Janice Gabriel
Paul, Fred’s Dresser Brad Kimmelman
Ralph, the Stage Manager Matthew Farina
Hortensio Steve Michelsson
Gremio Billy Hicks
Mitzi/Nathaniel Trisha Carr
Sally/Gregory Janina Reiner
Georgette/Philip Kimberly Sanders
Production Staff
Directed and Choreographed by Bradford Blake
Musical Director Arnie Gross
Stage Manager Alexis Ortiz
Dance Captain Matthew Farina
Costume Design Renee C. Purdy
Set Design & Properties Glenn Couture
Lighting Design Richard Pettibone, Scott Wyshynski
Builders Rich Pettibone, Scott Wyshynski, Frank Russo, John Bolster, Glenn Couture, Jon Ross, Jamel Carroll
Production Assistant Abigail Heydenburg
Running Crew Emma Barlow, John Bolster
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House Manager Beth Bonnabeau, Jill Fay
Producer Richard Pettibone
The Orchesta
Sax/Clarinet/Flute Gerald Mohen
Trumpet/Flugelhorn Dick Sanfilippo
Trombone Alan Raph
Bass Kevin Callaghan
Percussion Albert Montecalvo
Keyboards Arnie Gross
Special Thanks
Marie Gelston, Norwalk High School, Suzi Pettibone, The Warner Theatre, Paula Anderson, New Milford High School, Ridgefield Theatre Barn
Set Design
