Kiss Me, Petruchio
Synopsis
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.
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Kiss Me, Petruchio, Part 1
Type: Clip • Published 2015-12-30
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Dixon
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Dixon
- Original Score
- Richard Weinstock
- Original Title
- Kiss Me, Petruchio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Christopher Dixon, Joseph Papp Public Theater, New York Shakespeare Festival
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Dixon
Christopher Dixon
Richard Weinstock
Jack Churchill, James Szalapski
Christopher Dixon, Phillip Schopper
Joseph Papp
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Dixon
Writer
Christopher Dixon
Director
Jack Churchill
Director of Photography
James Szalapski
Director of Photography
Richard Weinstock
Original Music Composer
Patricia McGourty
Costume Design
Joseph Papp
Producer
Christopher Dixon
Editor
Phillip Schopper
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What is Kiss Me, Petruchio about?
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.
Who directed Kiss Me, Petruchio?
Kiss Me, Petruchio was directed by Christopher Dixon.
Who stars in Kiss Me, Petruchio?
The principal cast of Kiss Me, Petruchio includes Meryl Streep, Raúl Juliá, John Bottoms, Joel Brooks, Max Gulak.
When was Kiss Me, Petruchio released and how long is it?
Kiss Me, Petruchio was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Kiss Me, Petruchio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kiss Me, Petruchio was composed by Richard Weinstock.