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Date of Death: April 27, 1990 (91)

Birth Place: ROMANIA

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VIDEO: On This Day, November 18 - KISS ME KATE Returns to Broadway Starring Marin Mazzie and Brian Stokes Mitchell
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2020


On this day in 1999 a critically acclaimed revival of Kiss Me, Kate opened on Broadway starring Marin Mazzie and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

MY THREE ANGELS Cancelled at Independent Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2020


Unfortunately Independent Theatre have had to cancel their show My Three Angels that was going to run 17-25 April 2020.

MY THREE ANGELS Comes to Goodwood Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2020


South Australia's beloved Independent Theatre brings its trademark panache to the hilarious comedy My Three Angels, which inspired one of Australia's first TV dramas back in 1962.

BroadwayHD Launches Valentine's Day Playlist Including SHE LOVES ME, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2020


BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming service theater lovers, is giving subscribers the best reason to celebrate Valentine's Day all month long! In honor of the special holiday, the platform has pulled together a romantic playlist featuring adored shows from An American in Paris and Phantom of the Opera, to Romeo and Juliet and Kiss Me, Kate, which will debut on February 1.

The 2019 Broadway Cast Recording of KISS ME, KATE Starring Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase and Corbin Bleu is Now Available on CD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2020


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Kiss Me, Kate - 2019 Broadway Cast Recording, is available on CD in stores and online, starting today, Friday, January 10.

Columbia University Acquires Patti LuPone Collection
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2019


Two-time Tony Award and two-time Olivier Award winner Patti LuPone has donated a portion from her personal archive to Columbia University's Rare Book & Manuscript Library.

BWW reviews: NPAC presents a sweltering performance of KISS ME KATE
by Paul Batterson - Sep 16, 2019


The second act of the Northland Performing Arts Center & Vaud-Villities Production of KISS ME KATE opens with Cole Porter's classic 'Too Darn Hot.' It turned out to be a fitting anthem for the evening production. The temperatures hit in the high 80s-90s mark on the thermometer and the performance of the 22-member cast made the shirts of the audience sit to the back of their chairs.

BWW Review: KISS ME KATE at Leawood Stage Company
by Alan Portner - Jul 15, 2019


Leawood Stage Company, the mainly city supported suburban, community theater program under the Leawood (KS) Park and Recreation District operates in several city controlled locations including the outdoor Ironwoods Amphitheatre. The current production, Cole Porter's "Kiss Me Kate," opened this past weekend and will be performed through July 20 at 8:00 p.m. nightly. Leawood City has provided everything needed to put on a great show. Tickets are free.

BWW Exclusive: Everything's Up To Date On Broadway: The People Versus Classic Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2019


Bartlett Sher, Daniel Fish, Jennifer Ashley Tepper, and more weigh in on the modern impact of classic musicals.

KISS ME, KATE Cast Album Now Available Digitally
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2019


Cole Porter's musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate - 2019 Broadway Cast Recording is available for digital download and streaming starting today, Friday, June 7.

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Kelli O'Hara & Will Chase Sing 'Wunderbar' on KISS ME, KATE Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 6, 2019


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release the 2019 Broadway Cast Recording for Cole Porter's musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate. The album will be released for digital download and streaming on Friday, June 7. The CD release is planned for later this year.

KISS ME, KATE Cast Album Now Available for Pre-Order; Release June 7th
by Julie Musbach - May 31, 2019


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Cole Porter's musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate - 2019 Broadway Cast Recording, is available for digital pre-order starting today, Friday, May 31.

Roundabout's KISS ME, KATE Revival Will Get a Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2019


Ghostlight Records has announced it will record a new cast album of Cole Porter's musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate, based on the current hit production from the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO). The show is directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle with music direction by Paul Gemignani and features a book by Sam and Bella Spewack, and music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Kiss Me, Kate marks the 24th cast album recording for Roundabout Theatre Company, since launching the musical theatre program with She Loves Me in 1993. The album, produced by Kurt Deutsch and Lawrence Manchester, will be recorded Monday, April 22.

The Watermill Theatre Announces Autumn And Winter Season - KISS ME, KATE, ASSASSINS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2019


The Watermill Theatre today announces its new season for Autumn/Winter 2019.

Too Darn Hot to Quit! KISS ME, KATE Extends Four Weeks
by Julie Musbach - Mar 19, 2019


Roundabout Theatre Company announces a four-week extension of the new Broadway production of the musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate, after opening to rave reviews on March 14, 2019.

Photo Coverage: Jane Krakowski, Joel Grey & More Walk the Red Carpet at KISS ME, KATE!
by Walter McBride - Mar 15, 2019


Kiss Me, Kate officially opened last night, March 14, at Roundabout's Studio 54. This is a limited engagement through Sunday, June 2, 2019. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

TV: They Open on Broadway! Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase & More Celebrate Opening Night of KISS ME, KATE!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Mar 15, 2019


They open in Venice on Broadway! It was all wunderbar last night at Studio 54, as Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase, and the company of Roundabout's latest musical, Kiss Me, Kate, celebrated opening night.

TV: KISS ME KATE's Sarah Meahl Takes Over Instagram For Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - Mar 15, 2019


Last night's opening night of Kiss Me, Kate at Studio 54 was too darn hot, and we got a sneak peek at all of the behind-the-scenes shenanigans thanks to cast member Sarah Meahl's Instagram Story takeover! So if you missed all the fun (or just want to relive it all again), we've collected posts from throughout the day to give you a glimpse at what it's like to open a Broadway show. Check out all of the Wunderbar footage below!

Photo Coverage: Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase & More Celebrate a Wunderbar Opening Night for KISS ME, KATE!
by Linda Lenzi - Mar 15, 2019


It was all wunderbar last night at Studio 54, as Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase, and the company of Roundabout's latest musical, Kiss Me, Kate, celebrated opening night. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities and below, you can check out photos taken after the curtain came down!

BWW Review: Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase Star in a KISS ME, KATE That Offers Another Rewrite, Another Show
by Michael Dale - Mar 15, 2019


Buried amongst the over twenty names receiving the smallest-sized billing for their contributions to Roundabout Theatre Company's hot new revival of Cole Porter and Sam & Bella Spewack's masterpiece of kick-back musical comedy entertainment, Kiss Me, Kate, is the credit 'Additional Material' with the name of the accomplished Broadway lyricist Amanda Green written below.

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