6. "We'll Gather Lilacs"

Alexandra Cowell & Guy Murgatroyd

Strange dear, but true dear,
When I'm close to you, dear,
The stars fill the sky,
So in love with you am I.
Even without you,
My arms fold about you,
You know darling why,
So in love with you am I.
In love with the night mysterious,
The night when you first were there,
In love with my joy delirious,
When I knew that you could…care!
So taunt me and hurt me,
Deceive me, desert me,
I’m yours till I die!
So in love with you am I!

Kiss me Kate opens with egotistical director Fred and his actress ex-wife Lily, working together again on a production of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. Before the opening, Fred and Lilli meet backstage, and Lilli shows off her engagement ring from Washington insider, Harrison Howell, reminding Fred that it's the anniversary of their divorce. They end up fondly reminiscing and singing and dancing. A little later In her dressing room, Lilli receives flowers from Fred, and she declares that she is still "So In Love" with him. Fred tries to keep Lilli from reading the card that came with the flowers, which reveals that he really intended them for his new love, Lois. 

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