Bethany's winter musical is KISS ME, KATE, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Sam and Bella Spewack. The six performances are on Feb. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and on Feb. 3 and 9 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets will be available at theatre.blc.edu starting Jan. 14 and from box office staff starting Jan. 21, phone (507)-344-7374.

Synopsis: Passions run high as leading lady Lilli Vanessi and her ex-husband, actor/director Fred Graham, battle onstage and off in a production of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes high jinks, KISS ME, KATE combines the irreverent humor of two brilliant writers: Cole Porter and William Shakespeare. Musical numbers include “So In Love,” “Wunderbar,” “Tom, Dick or Harry,” “Too Darn Hot,” “Brush Up Your Shakespeare,” “I Hate Men,” “Always True to You (In My Fashion)” and “Another Op’nin, Another Show.” KISS ME, KATE was originally produced in 1948, and is considered one of Broadway’s great treasures.

Is the show sold out? If you live locally, please come anyway! We will always do our best to seat you even if the show appears to be sold out.

Content Advisory: Kiss Me, Kate contains some PG/PG-13 language and content that may not be appropriate for younger viewers.