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Kiss Me Kate

Season 30 Episode 2

Cole Porter's most successful musical, the original production of "Kiss Me, Kate" opened on Broadway at the New Century Theatre on December 30, 1948 and ran for 1,077 performances. It garnered five Tony Awards in 1949, the same number the revival claimed in 2000. Learn more about the revival, which was taped during its run at London's Victoria Palace Theatre, and its celebrated director.

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Celebrate the centennial birthday of composer Henry Mancini with Michael Bublé and more.
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Experience the music of Patsy Cline in a star-studded tribute concert featuring Wynonna and more.
Land of Gold
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Explore Peter Sellars' San Francisco Opera production of John Adams' "Girls of the Golden West."
Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil
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Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio following the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
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Features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Purlie Victorious
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The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance.
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
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Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium.
Go Public!
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Experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”
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Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.
Now Hear This “Old Friends”
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Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.
Now Hear This “Virtuosos”
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Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.
Now Hear This “Rising Stars”
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Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.
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