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Review: 'Kiss Me, Kate' from Roundabout Theatre has more showmanship than chemistry

NEW YORK - The new Roundabout Theatre Company production of "Kiss Me, Kate" at Studio 54 has nearly everything that's needed for a top-drawer revival of this Cole Porter classic.

First and foremost, the show stars Broadway divinity Kelli O'Hara, who endows whatever musical role she's playing with coloratura splendor. Muscularly directed by Scott Ellis, the production showcases Warren Carlyle's exhilarating choreography, which looks ready to compete in a new category at the next Summer Olympics, with tap-dancing Corbin Bleu in line for a gold medal.

Some strategic adjustments have been made to this backstage musical, based on Shakespeare's

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