The study of theatrical productions can provide valuable knowledge about how this kind of art developed. Hence this review will explore a Broadway play called “Kiss me, Kate.” Therefore, the plot of the musical is based on a quarrel between a married couple. In the course of the narrative, it impresses the viewer with skillful turns and unique and fascinating musical compositions. “Kiss me, Kate” was a success from its very first appearance on Broadway and is a successful play to this day. Moreover, it received excellent reviews from many critics, which also affected its impeccable popularity. Special attention should also be paid not only to the songs in the musical but also to dancing. The production of dance numbers impresses with its organization, dynamism, and artistry. Energy. Which the actors splash out is instantly transmitted to the viewer, which forces people to follow what is happening on stage without distraction. Research shows that “in tying the sometimes-masked song resemblances to the show’s overall dramatic arch, “Kiss Me, Kate’s” narrative structure is ultimately portrayed as united rather than bifurcated” (Buchler 37). Therefore, the study of the Broadway musical “Kiss me, Kate” gave an understanding of why this theatrical work is still so much revered and praised among modern society and critics. Despite the fact that it was created at the beginning of the twentieth century, its theme is relevant to modern people, and the music in the play is not nearly worse than the one that people listen to now. Hence, it has the power to fully involve the viewer in what is happening on stage and give the most unforgettable experience with its plot, visual component, music, and dancing.
Works Cited
Buchler, Michael. “Musical Structure, Dramatic Form, and Song Pairings in Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate.” Journal of the Society for American Music, vol. 12, no. 1, 2018, pp. 37-54.