The Taming of the Shrew

Comedy - Revival

City Center

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  • Opening Date: April 25, 1951
  • Closing Date: May 6, 1951
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  • Performances: 15

Playwright: William Shakespeare

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Synopsis

A wandering braggart out to marry for money ends up with the shrewish daughter of a rich man, whom he must "tame" even as he falls for her, in William Shakespeare's comedy.

 

Opening Night Cast

Dion Allen Grumio
Ralph Clanton Petruchio
Herbert Coleman Biondello (Servant to Lucentio)
Thayer David Gremio (Suitor to Bianca)
Susan Douglas Bianca
Reynolds Evans Vincentio
Larry Gates Christopher Sly
George Roy Hill Hortensio (Suitor to Bianca)
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Opening Night Production Credits

William Shakespeare William Shakespeare Writer
  Margaret Webster Staging
  Ben Edwards Scenic Design
  Margaret Webster Produced for the New York City Theatre Company
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Inside the Playbill (8)

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The Taming of the Shrew - Opening Night
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1950 - 1951

 
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