Kiss Me, Kate (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(687 Ratings)

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Members say

Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful, Funny, Great staging

About the Show

Tony winner Kelli O'Hara returns to Broadway in the Roundabout's production of Cole Porter’s sparkling 1948 musical riff on Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew.'

The warring lovers of 'The Taming of the Shrew' are causing trouble both onstage and off. While putting on a musical version of Shakespeare’s play, exes Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi (O’Hara) can’t decide if they’re enraged, enamored or enormously confused whenever they cross paths out of character. Throw in some mistaken identity, a pair of surprisingly eloquent gangsters and a whole lot of romantic entanglements, and what you get is 'Kiss Me, Kate'—a classic that earned the first-ever Tony Award for Best Musical.

Show-Score Member Reviews (687)

Great choreography, Great staging, Great singing, Delightful, Clever

See it if you love Kelli O'Hara (and who doesn't).Excellent revival.They've fixed some of the offensive stuff, but gone too far.She is now the bully.

Don't see it if you don't like big, brassy musicals.This gives you exactly what you expect from a Roundabout musical. I loved it.

Great staging, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if you want to see a great classic musical with the wonderful Kelli O'Hara and surprisingly good Will Chase. Great singing and staging

Don't see it if you don't like classic musicals with witty intelligent writing.

Who wouldn't want to see the reigning queen of bdway musicals, kelli o'hara, in this classic takeoff on will's taming of the shrew?

See it if delightful; great tunes/clever lyrics; Kelli in fine form as combative leading lady/hell-cat Kate; superb dancing by supporting cast

Don't see it if conventional; pure vaudeville w broad, obvious humor, slapstick battle btwn Kelli and ex-husband 3 stooge-ish; cut below top musicals Read more

Fluffy, Must see, Great singing, Absorbing

See it if love musicals, great dance numbers or Kelli! This revival was wonderful - it was funny with an amazing cast.

Don't see it if you want something serious or new. If you don't like Shakespeare or older shows, this isn't for you.

Must see, Hilarious, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting

See it if You love golden age musical and romance comedy then it’s a must see! The singing is phenomenal! O’Hara is a goddess.

Don't see it if It’s kind of She Loves Me plus Hello, Dolly! If you don’t like these two you can pass this one.

Great singing, Funny, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You like traditional song and dance musicals. You are a fan of Kelli Ohara. You want to see solidly good choreography.

Don't see it if You want a modern musical with moves you have never seen before. You do not like Shakespeare. It is based on Taming of the Shrew

Great choreography, Great singing, Entertaining, Dated

See it if The music is beautiful and the singing talent is undeniable and exquisite, only drawback was some slow parts and the dated material.

Don't see it if Some portions of the show were slow and dated, however this was balanced out well by the excellent singing talent and choreography.

Masterful, Great singing, Great acting, Funny, Delightful

See it if A beautiful revival of an old classic. The cast was fantastic in everything they did. Bravo to Roundabout.

Don't see it if You don’t like Cole Porter. It’s about as Cole Porter as a show gets. It’s also heavy on dance.

Critic Reviews (56)

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