Kiss Me Kate LOVE

Agree with you. I've been reading these boards for years but have never really felt compelled to join. I saw KMK this past Wednesday as well and loved it (I don't really love the show that much but I loved this production). I've never been a KO fan per se, but I really enjoyed her in this. Her voice was glorious and she was very funny! But more than that I just thought the whole production was entertaining. And then dancing - damn! I'd read earlier mixed reviews on the board so I wasn't sure if I'd like it but I really did think it was great. I mean, I don't need to see it again but I would heartily recommend it to anyone looking to have a good time at the theatre. I haven't seen Oklahoma yet becuase I have never really liked that show either. It kind of fits into the same category as KMK, to me anyway. However, I do plan to try to see it soon based on the reviews, So who knows - maybe I'll love it too.

Updated On: 4/19/19 at 05:14 PM

I saw this in March after it opened and enjoyed it so much I'm taking my mom to see it tomorrow. So I'm interested to see if the timing and comedy has improved since then.

rightsixpeople said: "Agree with you. I've been reading these boards for years but have never really felt compelled to join. I saw KMK this past Wednesday as well and loved it (I don't really love the show that much but I loved this production). I've never been a KO fan per se, but I really enjoyed her in this. Her voice was glorious and she was very funny! But more than that I just thought the whole production was entertaining. And then dancing - damn! I'd read earlier mixed reviews on the board so I wasn't sure if I'd likeitbut I really did think it was great. I mean, I don't need to see it again but I would heartily recommend it to anyone looking to have a good time at the theatre. I haven't seen Oklahoma yet becuaseI have never really liked that show either. It kind of fits into the same category as KMK, to me anyway. However, I do plan to try to see it soon based on the reviews, So who knows - maybe I'll love it too."

KMK is a musical comedy. OKLAHOMA! is a musical play.

Not even remotely "the same category". **SPOILER ALERT (though everyone should know OK! by now)** When a principal character is violently killed in OKLAHOMA!, you will see just how far it is from KMK.

This is in no way a criticism of either show, nor am I suggesting you and Dame are wrong to love KMK. Good musical comedy ain't easy!

Updated On: 4/19/19 at 11:14 PM

But more than that I just thought the whole production was entertaining. And then dancing - damn!

Although Kelli and Will are couple no. 1, the major stars, they are somewhat in awe of the dancing abilities of couple no. 2, Stephanie and especially Corbin.

Although there is nothing but warmth and respect among them all, Kelli and Will cannot help but notice that the biggest ovations in the show occur when they are not on stage.

Kelli tells everyone "to see the show for the dancing."

DottieD'Luscia said: "I saw this last weekend and I really enjoyed it. I saw the 1999 revival and absolutely loved that production, so I went into the show with some trepidation. Kelli actually surprised me at how funny shewas. I loved her vocals in the Act 1 closing number. I thought Will Chase was fine, buthe wasn't at the same level as Kelli.

I was surprised to see that Tom McGowen has replaced original 2nd man (Lance Coadie Williams), and that Amanda LaMotte replaced Haley Fish in the ensemble. I would think in a limited run, that people wouldn't leave the production.

I hope I can see it once again before it closes."

Haley will be returning in June after breaking her foot, but I don’t know what’s going on with the 2nd Man. Replacements in a limited run not due to injury/sickness/etc. are rare to see.

Soaring29 said: "Any idea when the recording will come out?"

June 28th. But it looks like the digital/streaming date may be sooner.

https://www.ghostlightrecords.com/kiss-me-kate-2019-broadway-cast-recording.html

Interesting video of Kelli and Will rehearsing the fight scene.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/05/30/magazine/broadway-kiss-me-kate.html

I didn't see Lance Cody Williams but Tom McGowan was fine. I did see the benefit concert a few years ago and Richard Kind who joined John Pankow was marvelous!

AntV said: "This is going to extend right? We know if the 4 leads will stay with it?"

If it does extend, it will be without Kelli as she's set to be in Tokyo for the King and I run which starts July 11th.

AntV said: "This is going to extend right? We know if the 4 leads will stay with it?"

An email this morning for a TodayTix Flash Sale said: "“Kiss Me, Kate” must close on June 30."