The Taming of the Shrew
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By James C. Taylor • • 4m ListenI'm James Taylor and this is Theater Talk on KCRW.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, a phrase which some would argue also applies to experiencing The Bard's work here in Los Angeles.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW in and around the Orpheum Theater. Much has been made about the fact that this is live theater's first extended run on Broadway (downtown Los Angeles' Broadway) in over 40 years.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW is surprisingly diverse and talented for such a small show. There are no 23-year-olds playing noble fathers, only one person is double-cast, and while Michael Franco's Sly is appropriately over the top, Casey Lewis' Tranio and Nick Robert's Baptista are both subtle and understated.