Kiss Me, Petruchio (1981)

  • NR
  • 01/07/1981 (US)
  • TV Movie, Documentary, Comedy
  • 58m

Overview

A documentary about the 1978 stage production of The Taming of the Shrew by the New York City Shakespeare company at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park. Includes scenes from the production, interviews with Meryl Streep (Kate) and Raul Julia (Petruchio) as well as an introduction by producer Joseph Papp and audience commentary.

Christopher Dixon

Writer, Director

Cast

Meryl Streep's headshot

Meryl Streep

Katherine
Raúl Juliá's headshot

Raúl Juliá

Petruchio
John Bottoms's headshot

John Bottoms

Gremio
Joel Brooks's headshot

Joel Brooks

Grumio
Max Gulak's headshot

Max Gulak

Baptista (as Max Gulack)
Joseph Papp's headshot

Joseph Papp

Himself
Larry Pine's headshot

Larry Pine

Hortensio
Deborah Rush's headshot

Deborah Rush

Bianca

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