Stephanie J. Block-Led Kiss Me, Kate Announces Pro-Shot Release Date
Bartlett Sher directs the new West End production, which also stars Adrian Dunbar and Charlie Stemp.
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London | West End
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September 25, 2024
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A release date has been revealed for the pro-shot of Bartlett Sher’s hit West End revival of Kiss Me, Kate, starring Tony winner Stephanie J. Block. It was filmed for international cinema release before its run at the Barbican Theatre ended on September 14. It will be shown in theaters across the United States, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and select international territories beginning November 17.
Block makes her West End debut as Lilli Vanessi/Katharine, alongside Adrian Dunbar as Fred Graham/Petruchio. The cast also includes Charlie Stemp as Bill Calhoun/Lucentio, Georgina Onuorah as Lois Lane/Bianca, Nigel Lindsay and Hammed Animashaun as the gangsters, Peter Davison as the General, Josie Benson (as Hattie), Jack Butterworth (as Paul), Jude Owusu (as Harry Trevor/Baptista), Carl Au (as Hortensio/Ensemble), Jordan Crouch (as Gremio/Ensemble), Gary Milner (as Ralph/Ensemble) and James Hume (as Pops/Ensemble).
Completing the company are Alisha Capon, Shani Cantor, Maya de Faria, Amelia Kinu Muus, Jacqui Jameson, Lucas Koch, Alex Lodge, Nell Martin, Anna McGarahan, John Stacey and Harrison Wilde. Swings are Robin Kent, Barry Drummond, Emily Goodenough and Maddie Harper.
The musical showcases a score by Cole Porter and a book by Sam and Bella Spewack. Sher’s creative team includes Anthony Van Laast as choreographer, Michael Yeargan as set designer, Catherine Zuber as costume designer, Donald Holder as lighting designer, Adam Fisher as sound designer, and Stephen Ridley as music supervisor.
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