The Taming of the Shrew
Comedy - Revival
Alvin Theatre
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- First Preview:
- Opening Date: February 5, 1940
- Closing Date: February 10, 1940
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 8
Playwright: William Shakespeare
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
| Lynn Fontanne | Katharina | |
| Alfred Lunt | Petruchio | |
| Fay Baker | Bianca | |
| Donald Buka | Bartholomew | |
| Francis Compton | Gremio | |
| Alex Courtnay | Biondello | |
| Thomas Gomez | Grumio | |
| Sydney Greenstreet | Baptista |
Opening Night Production Credits
| William Shakespeare | Writer | |
| Harry Wagstaff Gribble | Staging | |
| Cagett Wilson | Production Design | |
| Carolyn Hancock | Scenic Design | |
| Cagett Wilson | Costume Design | |
| The Theatre Guild | Producer |