Kiss Me, Petruchio
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.
Directed by Christopher Dixon · Written by Christopher Dixon
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Cast
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Meryl Streep Katherine -
Raúl Juliá Petruchio - John Bottoms Gremio
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Joel Brooks Grumio - Max Gulak Baptista (as Max Gulack)
- Joseph Papp Himself
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Larry Pine Hortensio -
Deborah Rush Bianca
Make it a double feature
2h 55m together
Kiss Me, Petruchio
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
A close match in mood and era.
