The Taming of the Shrew

“This is not like any production of Shrew I have ever seen. And I love it…It is rare for a Shrew to feel so sensual and so intellectually alive.”
– Buzz Center Stage

“Slightly sordid, very witty, and absolutely fascinating”
– Around the Town Chicago

Welcome to a tale of deception, disguise, and desire.

The richest man in town has two daughters and one big problem: he refuses to marry the youngest, Bianca, until the eldest, Katherina, is married first. Much to her family’s dismay, Katherina repeatedly – and violently – rejects the men interested in her and her wealth, and refuses to sacrifice her independence. When a mysterious gentleman enters the mix, suddenly Kate sees that surrender is no sacrifice. Perhaps there is strength in submission.

Artistic Director of Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Marti Lyons (Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner) turns William Shakespeare’s classic inside out, with a fresh interpretation focused on feminine desire. This is not your standard Shrew.

Please Note: This adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew engages with mature themes—including desire, sexuality, and power dynamics.

Accessible Performances:

• ASL Interpretation: Saturday, December 6 at 2:00pm
• Touch Tour: Sunday, December 7 at 12:30pm
• Audio Description and Open Captioning: Sunday, December 7 at 2:00pm

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Photo of Melisa Soledad Pereyra, Jay Whittaker, and Samuel Taylor by Michael Brosilow.