The Taming of the Shrew
The headstrong Katherina and the relentless Petruchio clash and maneuver in Shakespeare's most debated comedy of courtship, will, and marriage.
Shakespeare's has experienced a remarkable resurgence in 2026, with theaters across North America staging this spirited comedy of courtship and will-a play that demands inventive physical comedy and often thrives in productions that emphasize slapstick humor, role reversals, and contemporary reimaginings of its central power struggle between Katherina and Petruchio. This page helps you locate live productions of playing throughout the U.S. and Canada this year, so you can catch one of theater's most talked-about and theatrically playful comedies in your area.
- Genre
- comedy
- Written
- 1590–1592
- Productions
- 3 listed
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Current productions of The Taming of the Shrew
Updated weekly · Current as of May 2026There are currently 3 listed productions of The Taming of the Shrew, including festival, community, and professional stagings.
The Taming of the Shrew
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Ashland, OR
Jun 5, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
The Taming of the Shrew
Montford Park Players
Asheville, NC
Jul 3, 2026 – Aug 1, 2026
Next: Jul 3
The Taming of the Shrew
The Baron's Men
Austin, TX
Sep 24, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
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