The Broadway revival of “Kiss Me, Kate,” opening in February 2019, has released a new rehearsal video, so here is a first look.
“Kiss Me, Kate” begins performances on February 14, 2019
The classic musical “Kiss Me, Kate,” often cited as a touchstone for modern Broadway jazz style, begins preview performances in February. The production also draws attention for starring the acclaimed leading actress Kelli O’Hara, known for “The King and I” (2015), “The Bridges of Madison County” (2014), and “Nice Work If You Can Get It” (2012). Enjoy the newest rehearsal footage below.
Video: inside the studio rehearsal for “Kiss Me, Kate”
Even in a studio run-through, Broadway performs with live musicians. Many dancers wear black to make lines and shapes easy to read in a bright room. The number has a buoyant, pop-inflected jazz feel, while the choreography mixes elegant turns with athletic jumps, showing both power and flexibility.
The final collapse at the end is a particularly fun touch, and the on-screen note suggests that if this looks good now, it will be even more thrilling on stage.
The first Best Musical winner at the Tony Awards
The Tony Awards began in 1947, and the category Best Musical did not exist in 1947 or 1948. It was added at the 3rd Tony Awards in 1949, and the very first winner of Best Musical was “Kiss Me, Kate.”
Why “Kiss Me, Kate” is called a true Broadway original
The show is often described as a quintessential Broadway original because, unlike many titles that premiere in London’s West End before coming to New York, “Kiss Me, Kate” premiered on Broadway in 1948 and then transferred to the West End three years later.
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