Spring was tardy this year, so if you are still suffering from seasonal affective disorder, you might try some therapeutic theater courtesy of the radiant revival of “Kiss Me, Kate,” which is spreading high-summer sunshine at Studio 54. Showcasing the golden voice of one of Broadway’s bona fide treasures, Kelli O’Hara, who stars as the actress Lilli Vanessi opposite the terrific Will Chase, playing her ex-husband and current co-star, Fred Graham, the revival — Broadway’s first in two decades — is an effervescent throwback to the years when the musical theater was a reliable non-chemical antidepressant.
The production, directed by Scott Ellis and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, has even been scrubbed free of any trace of sourness that might be perceived today as offensive to women. Reacting to the widespread cultural changes sparked by the #MeToo movement, the show’s creative team has indulged in minor tinkering.
