Kiss Me, Kate 2001

Ages: 10+
Opened: October 30, 2001
Closing: August 24, 2002

Kiss Me, Kate - 2001 - West End History , Info & More

Based on The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

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Kiss Me, Kate FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Kiss Me, Kate have there been?
Kiss Me, Kate has had 15 productions including Broadway which opened in 1948, Broadway which opened in 1948, US Tour which opened in 1949, West End which opened in 1951, Broadway which opened in 1952, Broadway which opened in 1952, Off-Broadway which opened in 1965, West End which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 1999, Broadway which opened in 1999, West End which opened in 2001, West End which opened in 2012, New York which opened in 2016, West End which opened in 2018 and Broadway which opened in 2019.
What awards has Kiss Me, Kate been nominated for?
Kiss Me, Kate has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for Martin Pakledinaz, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Michael Blakemore, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Robin Wagner, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical or Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Nancy Anderson, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical or Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Michael Berresse, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Kathleen Marshall, The Hilton Award for Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for Cole Porter, and Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical (Evening Standard Awards).
What awards has Kiss Me, Kate won?
Kiss Me, Kate has won several awards, including Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for Martin Pakledinaz, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Michael Blakemore, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Robin Wagner, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical or Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Nancy Anderson, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical or Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Michael Berresse, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Kathleen Marshall, The Hilton Award for Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for Cole Porter, and the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical (Evening Standard Awards).

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