Kiss Me, Petruchio

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Meryl Streep Katherine

Raúl Juliá Petruchio

John Bottoms Gremio

Joel Brooks Grumio

Max Gulak Baptista (as Max Gulack)