Kiss Me, Kate (1948 Original Broadway Cast) Opening at the tail end of 1948, Kiss Me, Kate became an instant classic–and amazingly didn’t receive a full-scale revival until 1999. All the more reason to revel in its original version. With its cunning play-within-a-play premise (a musical update of The Taming of the Shrew reverberates in backstage feuds), brilliant mix of high and low comedy, and of course some of Cole Porter’s better-known songs–”So in Love,” “I Hate Men,” Too Darn Hot,” “Always True to You (In My fashion)”–Kiss Me, Kate remains a funny, zesty hall of mirrors. Hard as you may try to find a fly in the ointment, there’s no fault with the cast either–Patricia Morison, for instance, is a perfectly petulant Lilli Vanessi. –Elisabeth Vincentelli
Customer Review: The best and maybe the last CD of this great musical.
Now is the perfect time to buy the CD of this.

Sony’s transfer engineers used state-of-the-art restoration software to remove the roughness and surface noise from the originals, but (thankfully) they resisted the urge to tart-up the sound with artificial reverb, faux stereo, and thundering bass. This is by far the best-sounding CD of this ever released, and it may be the last.

The age of music ownership in America could be drawing to a close. Five years from now, this music may only be available by download, you might only be “borrowing” it, and it probably won’t come with the the authentic cover art or the 26-page booklet.

(See also the original broadway CD of Out of This World.)

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This glamorous engagement and wedding ring set is truly something special. A blossom of stunningly clear, high-quality diamonds blooms in rich 14 karat yellow gold. Luminous baguette and round accents add the finishing touch for a total of 1 carat.Price: $995.00

Pair of Coconut Wood Double Flared Plugs
Pair of Coconut Wood Double Flared PlugsThis pair of double flared coconut wood plugs is available in eleven gauges from 6 gauge through 1″ gauge. The overall length is about 1/2″ with a wearable area of about 3/8″. Slight pairing and sizing variations are normal. No two pairs will be exactly the same. jewelry may slightly vary from pictured items.

Diamond Engagement Ring: 14K Yellow and White Gold 2/5 Carat (ctw)
This sensuous, romantic solitaire engagement ring features a sparkling 2/5 carat diamond. Rich 14 karat yellow gold with bold white gold accents flows gracefully to embrace the fiery round diamond.Price: $799.00

Diamond Engagement Ring: 14K Yellow and White Gold 2/5 Carat (ctw) Princess Cut Ring
Three princess cut diamonds sparkle in this classic engagement ring. The sleek, graceful design is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with white gold accents. This piece glows with 2/5 carat of crisp, luminous diamonds.Price: $699.00

Threadless Titanium Ball End For 18 Gauge Curved & Straight Posts
Threadless Titanium Ball End For 18 Gauge Curved & Straight PostsThis barbell end will fit NeoMetal brand jewelry only. It will not fit any other brand or style of jewelry. Fits 18 gauge curved or straight threadless posts. Made from ASTM F136 6AI-4V ELI implant grade titanium. Countersunk for a smooth fit with barbell. Uses patented NeoMetal "snap-together" jewelry system.

14K Gold Circular Barbell with Stainless Steel Balls
14K Gold Circular Barbell with Stainless Steel BallsThis 14K yellow gold circular barbell with 316L stainless steel balls is externally threaded. These barbells are like a gift to the lucky person who finds them. We discovered these on our inventory shelves and low and behold they were not even listed in our store. We’re selling these near our cost which was when gold was more like $300 / ounce not over $900 / ounce like it is today. Congratulations to the lucky people who purchase these!

Pair of Horn Double Flared Plugs With Abalone Shell Inlay
Pair of Horn Double Flared Plugs With Abalone Shell InlayThis pair of horn double flared plugs has an abalone shell inlay and is available in ten gauges from 4 gauge through 1″ gauge. The overall length is about 1/2″ with a wearable area of about 3/8″. Slight pairing and sizing variations are normal. No two pairs will be exactly the same. jewelry may slightly vary from pictured items.

Diamond Engagement Ring: 14K White Gold 1/2 Carat (ctw)
Sophistication and romance meet in this exquisite engagement ring. A luminous round diamond is flanked by sparkling accents for a total of 1/2 carat. All set in 14 karat white gold.Price: $699.00

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