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Opened: May 11, 1981
Closing: May 11, 2002

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Based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot

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There's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theatre than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway's history. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit song "Memory."

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Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre by the Sea's CATS, Now Through 7/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 21, 2013


Theatre by the Sea (TBTS) is ready to work its magic, once again, to transport audiences to a purrrr-fect evening at 'The Jellicle Ball,' in TBTS's premiere production of CATS, Broadway's long running musical. The show leaps onto the stage for a four week run starting Wednesday, June 19 and playing through Saturday, July 13. Check out a first look below!

CATS Extends at Panasonic Theatre Through 9/1
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 19, 2013


The show that revolutionized musical theatre around the world, CATS, has been extended in Toronto until Sunday, September 1, 2013!

Theatre by the Sea Presents CATS, Now thru 7/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013


Theatre by the Sea (TBTS) is ready to work its magic, once again, to transport audiences to a purrrr-fect evening at 'The Jellicle Ball,' in TBTS's premiere production of CATS, Broadway's long running musical. The show leaps onto the stage for a four week run starting tonight, June 19 and playing through Saturday, July 13.

Theatre by the Sea to Present CATS, 6/19-7/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 5, 2013


Theatre by the Sea (TBTS) is ready to work its magic, once again, to transport audiences to a purrrr-fect evening at "The Jellicle Ball," in TBTS's premiere production of CATS, Broadway's long running musical. The show leaps onto the stage for a four week run starting Wednesday, June 19 and playing through Saturday, July 13. Press night is scheduled for Friday, June 21 at 8:00 p.m.

All-Canadian CATS Begins Tonight at Panasonic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013


CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre around the world, makes its triumphant return to Toronto in an all-new production with an all-Canadian cast. Previews begin tonight, May 28 with the official opening set for June 11 at Toronto's Panasonic Theatre.

BWW Reviews: CATS Take Over The Stage at Dutch Apple
by Marakay Rogers - May 20, 2013


Director/choreographer Amy McCleary puts on a lavish production of one of the world's most popular musicals

First Look: Ma-Anne Dionisio as Grizabella in the all-new Toronto Production of CATS
by Alan Henry - May 1, 2013


Get a first look at the new Canadian production of CATS! A new production of CATS is set to open at the Panasonic Theatre in Toronto on May 28, and is being produced by the same producers as the now famous 1985 production.

BROADWAY BOUND, CATS, LES MIS and More Set for La Mirada Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment have announced their 'Broadway's Best' 2013- 2014 season of shows, as they also celebrate McCoy Rigby's 20th Anniversary season with the theatre! Beginning its 'Broadway's Best' anniversary season with Neil Simon's Tony Award-winning masterwork BROADWAY BOUND; followed by two of the most acclaimed recent plays of our time, the Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, RABBIT HOLE by David Lindsay-Abaire and Yasmina Reza's comedy of manners (where there are no manners!), GOD OF CARNAGE; followed by two of the biggest Broadway musical hits ever CATS and the regional theatre premiere of a brand new production of LES MISERABLES! Add into the mix the bonus options of its new 'Onstage Series' production of FLOYD COLLINS and the unmistakable harmonies of THE OAK RIDGE BOYS and La Mirada and the Southern California area will certainly have the 'Best of Broadway' and beyond coming its way in 2013-2014.

CATS Returns to the Dutch Apple Stage, 5/16
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 24, 2013


Andrew Lloyd Webber's fantastical musical CATS, opens at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre on May 16 and will run through June 29. One of the most successful musicals the world has ever seen, CATS currently holds the record for the longest running show in the history of both Broadway theatre and British theatre. More than 48 million people have seen CATS since its 1981 London premiere and worldwide box office revenues are estimated to exceed $2 billion.

All Canadian Cast Announced for CATS at Panasonic Theatre; Ma-Anne Dionisio, Martin Samuel & More to Star
by Alan Henry - Apr 23, 2013


An all Canadian cast has been announced for Toronto's production of CATS at the Panasonic Theatre.

Spotlight on CATS, Coming to Toronto May 28
by Alan Henry - Apr 17, 2013


A new production of Cats is set to open at the Panasonic Theatre in Toronto on May 28, and is being produced by the same producers as the now famous 1985 production, which played the Elgin Theatre.

CATS Returns to Toronto; Will Begin in May
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 15, 2013


This May, Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical CATS returns to Toronto with an all-Canadian cast. CATS has been presented in more than 20 countries and translated into 10 languages since its London debut in 1981. The Tony Award-winning show begins previews on Tuesday, May 28 and opens on Tuesday, June 11 at David Mirvish's Panasonic Theatre.

Kelrik Productions Stages CATS, Now thru 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2013


Kelrik Productions has announced its upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS . The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Kelrik Productions for three weekends only, tonight, January 18 through February 3.

S'WONDERFUL, ANYTHING GOES, and More Featured in Ocean Professional Theatre Company's 2013 Season
by Emily Stubbs - Jan 9, 2013


The Ocean Professional Theatre Company have announced their 2013 season. Tickets are now onsale for S'Wonderful, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Anything Goes, Cats, and much more!

Kelrik Productions to Stage CATS, 1/18-2/3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2013


Kelrik Productions has announced its upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS . The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Kelrik Productions for three weekends only, January 18 through February 3.

New UK Tour of CATS to Cross the Channel and Play Belgium in 2013
by Dutch Reporter - Sep 25, 2012


The upcoming UK tour of CATS will also play the Kursaal in Oostende, Belgium, from July 30th to August 18th 2013.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Would Love to Collaborate with Stephen Sondheim
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2012


According to a feature about the new UK arena touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar in the Sydney Morning Herald, Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals he would like to collaborate with Stephen Sondheim.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/10- CATS
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2012


Today in 2000, Cats closed at the Wintergarden Theatre, where it ran for 7485 performances. Cats is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. Cats first opened in the West End in 1981 and then on Broadway in 1982, each time directed by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Gillian Lynne; it won numerous awards, including both the Laurence Olivier Award and the Tony Award for Best Musical.

CATS UK Tour to Launch February 9 in Edinburgh!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2012


One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS will begin a new tour in 2013. Premiering at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 9 February 2013 the show will also visit Aberdeen, Wolverhampton, Manchester, Bradford, Hull, Sunderland, Southampton, Milton Keynes, Woking, Ostend and Dublin. Further dates and venues to be announced.

Photo Flash: Cortland Repertory Theatre's CATS Opens Tonight, 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2012


For the third production in their 41st annual summer season, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents the magical mystical musical "Cats", based on the poetry of T. S. Eliot with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show runs tonight, July 11 through July 28, 2012. Preview the production in the photos below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Emily Brockway and More in CRT's CATS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2012


For the third production in their 41st annual summer season, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents "Cats", based on the poetry of T. S. Eliot with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Performances of CRT's "Cats" will run from July 11 - 28. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800-427-6160 or at CRT's new box office location at 24 Port Watson Street in downtown Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org. The show is perfectly suitable for the whole family, and would be a wonderful introduction to live theatre for young audiences.

Cortland Repertory Theatre Presents CATS, Now thru 7/28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2012


Cortland Repertory Theatre has announced that the previously undisclosed show for the 2012 season is Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical "CATS", which will run from tonight, July 11 through July 28.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS to Play Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Summer 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2012


Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats will play the Open Air Theatre at Regent's Park summer 2013, according to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye.

Cortland Rep Presents CATS, 7/11-28
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 3, 2012


For the third production in their 41st annual summer season, Cortland Repertory Theatre will present the magical mystical musical "Cats", based on the poetry of T. S. Eliot with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Cats kommt nach Frankfurt
by Marcel Konrath - Jun 30, 2012


Der Welterfolg kommt nach Frankfurt CATS im Theaterzelt vom 7. April bis 9. Mai 2013

Other Productions of Cats

1981   West End Original London Production
West End
1982   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2004   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
2011   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2014   West End West End Revival
West End
2016   West End West End 2015 Revival Production
West End
2016   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2019   US Tour US Revival Tour
US Tour
2021   US Tour Non-Equity Tour
US Tour

Cats - 1981 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2002 Olivier Awards Audience Award for Most Popular Show 0
1981 Evening Standard Awards Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 0
1981 Olivier Awards Actor of the Year in a Musical Wayne Sleep
1981 Olivier Awards Designer of the Year John Napier
1981 Olivier Awards Director of the Year Trevor Nunn
1981 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Andrew Lloyd Webber
1981 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Trevor Nunn
1981 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Richard Stilgoe
1981 Olivier Awards Outstanding Achievement of the Year in a Musical Gillian Lynne

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