Overview
The story involves the production of a musical version of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi. A secondary romance concerns Lois Lane, the actress playing Bianca, and her gambler boyfriend, Bill, who runs afoul of some gangsters. Television broadcast of the 2008 Komische Oper production.
Cast
Fred Graham/Petruchio
Lilli Vanessi/Katharina
Bill Calhoun/Lucento
Lois Lane/Bianca
Hattie, Garderobiere
Paul, Garderobier
Erster Ganove
Zweiter Ganove
Ralph, Inspizient
Harry Travour/Baptista
Dick/Gremio
Harry/Hortensio
