London Stage Production of KISS ME KATE Makes New Hampshire Cinema Debut

A celebrated London production of Cole Porter's classic musical Kiss Me, Kate makes its exclusive New Hampshire cinema debut at The Park Theatre's River Street Theatre (RST) in Jaffrey on Sunday, August 25 at 7pm. It screens again on Wednesday, August 29 at 2pm. Kiss Me Kate is a RST Stage2Screen Special Event.

Captured in high definition as it was staged at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London's West End, Kiss Me, Kate is one of the most sparkling musicals of the golden age of Broadway. With Cole Porter's unforgettable music and Sam & Bella Spewack's hilarious book - a take on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew in a 1940s theatrical context. The musical was a hit from the outset.

The choreography is by Kathleen Marshall, director/choreographer of many Broadway revival hits (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Anything Goes, Boeing-Boeing, The Pajama Game). Ms. Marshall has won 3 Tony ®Awards and received 9 Tony® nominations. Chris Hunt (Elaine Stritch at Liberty, Emmy® winner) is the director of the production.

It stars Rachel York (One Fine Day, Lucy), Brent Barrett (The Producers), and Michael Beresse (The Knick, Bourne Legacy, State of Play).

Tickets for Kiss Me, Kate are $15 each. A discounted ticket of $13 is available for seniors, active military, students, and teachers. Group discount sales and private screening parties are also available.

More program and schedule information, as well as ticket purchases, can be found at RiverSt.org or by calling the RST Box Office (603) 532-8888. The after hours box office can be reached by calling OvationTix at (866) 811-4111.

The River Street Theatre is located in downtown Jaffrey, New Hampshire at 6 River Street. The River Street Theatre is sponsored by Grove Street Fiduciary, Coca-Cola, the Board of Trustees of the Park Theatre, Janet S. Grant, Betty Locke, Owen Houghton and the James F. & Fernande Kelly Charitable Trust.

Kiss Me, Kate is part of The Park Theatre's Summer Festival 2018.

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