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CATS Returns To San Jose's Center For The Performing Arts Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS, will return to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) for a limited one-week engagement as part of a new North American tour beginning Tuesday, September 20 and running through Sunday, September 25, 2022.

ANNIE, BLUEY'S BIG PLAY, and More Announced for Family Discovery Series at Kimmel Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2022


The Kimmel Cultural Campus has announced the returning Family Discovery Series for the upcoming 2022-23 season. In its 7th year, the lineup includes kid-friendly favorites and re-envisioned family classics, curated to appeal to the littlest growing arts lovers. Packages and single tickets to select shows in the 2022-23 Family Discovery Series go on sale TODAY, Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Photos: North American Tour of CATS Comes to Portland's Keller Auditorium
by Marissa Tomeo - Jun 4, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Portland’s Keller Auditorium from Tuesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 26 as part of a new North American tour.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL, ANASTASIA, and More Announced for Miller Auditorium Broadway In West Michigan 22/23 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2022


Miller Auditorium has announced its 2022-23 Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan Series. Kicking off the series is the romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA! Miller plays host to the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Hairspray; the winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON; and audience-favorite, CATS. The 2022-23 Broadway season culminates with the exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette's hit album, JAGGED LITTLE PILL. 

VIDEO: Lauren Louis Talks CATS National Tour at Denver Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022


CATS is Lauren Louis' first national tour! She worked for Disneyland as a principal vocalist & dance swing while getting her Musical Theatre BFA from CSU Fullerton.

WICKED, SIX, COME FROM AWAY & More Announced for 2022-2023 Peace Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022


The Peace Center announced today the 2022-2023 Peace Broadway Season. Bookended by the return of two blockbuster musicals –– Dear Evan Hansen and Wicked –– the upcoming season features an astounding collection of phenomenal titles.

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL & More Announced for Bank of America Performing Arts Center 2022�"2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2022


The American Theatre Guild has unveiled its 2022–2023 Season for the Bank of America Performing Arts Center. The BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS SERIES will include the following touring productions: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ANASTASIA, and CATS.

CATS is Coming to Portland's Keller Auditorium in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Portland’s Keller Auditorium from Tuesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 26 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Sunday, April 24.

CATS Comes To Proctors in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Schenectady from Tuesday, May 3 to Sunday, May 8 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online.

BWW Review: CATS at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Mar 24, 2022


It's a fan-favorite and it's back at the Orpheum Theatre Memphis! Cats is the 4th longest-running Broadway show, coming in behind The Lion King, and is a sung-through musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The musical opened at the Orpheum Theatre on Webber's birthday and continues to dazzle audiences with fun costumes, incredible dancing and acrobatics, and some pretty meow-tiful music ( get ready for a whole lot of cat puns ;)

2022-23 Broadway Series Announced for The Kimmel Cultural Campus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022


The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization have announced the 2022-23 Broadway series with a full lineup of dazzling productions, including Broadway’s newest blockbusters and returning fan favorites, with a combined 56 Tony Awards and 46 Drama Desk Awards. Find out the full schedule and how to get tickets.

VIDEO: First Look at the National Tour of CATS in San Francisco
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022


CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America!

CATS is Coming to Fort Lauderdale's Broward Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Fort Lauderdale from Tuesday, April 5, 2022 to Sunday, April 10, 2022 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets are on sale now.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents CATS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2022


Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—“Memory.” Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular has captivated audiences in over 30 countries in 15 languages, is back on tour across North America. This tour features new sound design, direction, and choreography. 

WNO's Spring Season Arrives In Milton Keynes
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2022


Welsh National Opera brings Spring 2022 Season to Milton Keynes which features Mozart's Don Giovanni and Janáček's Jenůfa. The Company's critically acclaimed new production of Puccini's Madam Butterfly which opened in Autumn 2021 will also be performed during the Season.

SIX, BEETLEJUICE & More Announced for Broadway at The National's 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2022


Broadway at The National will present a nine-show 2022/2023 season this summer at D.C.’s National Theatre. The six-show Broadway at The National subscription series kicks off in July of 2022 and is set to include SIX, THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, ALADDIN, and BEETLEJUICE. Find out how to get tickets and more.

BEETLEJUICE Tour Confirmed For Fall 2022 at Hennepin Theatre Trust; Full Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2022


Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that the eagerly awaited 2022-2023 Broadway on Hennepin season will include the Minnesota premieres of Beetlejuice and Tina- The Tina Turner Musical, along with engagements of Wicked, Tootsie, To Kill A Mockingbird, Tina, Jagged Little Pill and more! Find out the show's schedule and how to get tickets.

ANASTASIA, WAITRESS, and More Announced for FSCJ Artist 55th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2022


FSCJ Artist Series has announced upcoming events for its 55th Anniversary Season.

Tickets On Sale Now For CATS at the Kravis Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from February 8 - 13 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets are on sale now.

RENT, ANASTASIA, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Announced at Times-Union Center in 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2022


FSCJ Artist Series will welcome a fabulous lineup of entertainment from Broadway and beyond to this Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in 2022!

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