patriarchy,based on play or musical,misogyny,submission,obedience,live theatre,topical comedy

William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew (1983)

Poster for William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew

Lucentio loves Bianca but cannot court her until her shrewish older sister Katherina marries. The eccentric Petruccio marries the reluctant Katherina and uses a number of tactics to render her an obedient wife.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Allison
  • Profile picture of Karen Austin
    Katherina Karen Austin
  • Profile picture of Franklyn Seales
    Petruchio Franklyn Seales
  • Profile picture of Bruce Davison
    Tranio Bruce Davison
  • Profile picture of Larry Drake
    Baptista Larry Drake
  • Profile picture of Jeremy Lawrence
    Grumio Jeremy Lawrence

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Keywords

  • patriarchy
  • based on play or musical
  • misogyny
  • submission
  • obedience
  • live theatre
  • topical comedy