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Tom Hooper Crafting Film Adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS; Movie Eyes 2017-18 Start
by Jessica Khan - May 5, 2016


Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical CATS, based on the poetry of T.S. Eliot, is one tiptoe closer to the big screen.

BWW Review: CATS Are Prowling In Adelaide Again
by Barry Lenny - Mar 21, 2016


A standing ovation by the entire audience with applause going on and on, showed that the performance was a success.

LES MISERABLES Continues to Evolve, Surprise and Succeed
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 29, 2016


The original London production of Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil's musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel LES MISERABLES (LES MIS), which was Messrs Schonberg and Boublil's first collaboration with theater producer Cameron Mackintosh, opened to very mixed reviews from the critics in 1985. But 'LES MIS has always been big for criticism,' says Meghan Lewit for The Atlantic. 'Bombast? Bathos? That's the point. The original production [which remains intact and continues to play at the Queen's Theatre in London until today] has endured because it gave audiences exactly what they wanted.'

Tom Hooper to Direct Big Screen Adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS?
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2016


Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical Cats will be making its return to Broadway this summer. But is the feline fantasy also heading to the big screen?

Photo Flash: Demeter Hits the Town in Celebration of CATS' Broadway Return
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 22, 2016


As previously reported, The Shubert Organization and The Nederlander Organization have confirmed that CATS, one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, will return to Broadway this summer at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Preview performances will begin July 14, with an official opening set for August 2, 2016. In celebration of the big news, Demeter took the streets of NYC to celebrate the musical's big Broadway return - check out shots below! 

Breaking News: CATS to Return to Broadway This Summer; Andy Blankenbuehler Joins Team
by Robert Diamond - Jan 21, 2016


Now and Forever, indeed! Producers The Shubert Organization and The Nederlander Organization announced this morning that CATS, one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, will return to Broadway this summer at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Preview performances will begin July 14, with an official opening set for August 2, 2016.

Photo Flash: CATS Starring Beverly Knight to Close in London, Jan. 2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2016


Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical Cats, starring Beverley Knight as Grizabella, will complete its strictly limited 11 week season at the London Palladium on 2 January 2016 as previously announced.  Check out the photos below!

Photo Flash: CATS Starring Beverly Knight to Close in London, Jan. 2
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 14, 2015


Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical Cats, starring Beverley Knight as Grizabella, will complete its strictly limited 11 week season at the London Palladium on 2 January 2016 as previously announced.  Check out the photos below!

VIDEO: Tony Sheldon, Max Von Essen & More Star in RepubliCATS Mashup!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2015


In an effort to help the voters decide the primary, The Iowan Republican Committee hires Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber to stage a live entertainment starring the Republican candidates.

Delta Goodrem to Star in Upcoming Australian Production of CATS
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2015


?Today the Producers of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS announced the news that DELTA GOODREM will play the role of Grizabella in the Brisbane season of the acclaimed West End revival production of CATS commencing on Friday 29 January at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC.  Ms Goodrem, who has starred in the production since its Sydney opening on Friday 30 October, will sing Memory, one of the most well-known songs of all time.

CATS Returning to Edinburgh in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 27, 2015


Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking 2015 Olivier award nominated musical Cats returns/comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse direct from its sell-out seasons at the London Palladium, for one week only from Monday 4th July until Saturday 9th July.

BWW Review: CATS Opens In Sydney To Share The Whimsy of T.S Elliot's Poems and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Music With A New Generation
by Jade Kops - Nov 3, 2015


Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS reconnects audiences with their inner child as T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats is bought to life in the revival of the all singing, all dancing, feline feast.  With new orchestrations and staging, this latest production gives new life to the iconic work that debuted in London's West End over 3 decades ago.

Delta Goodrem Plays 'Grizabella' in Australian Production of CATS, Beginning Tonight in Sydney
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2015


Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS welcomes DELTA GOODREM to the all-Australian cast of CATS, touring Australia beginning this month. Delta is confirmed to play the coveted role of 'Grizabella' in Sydney, Hobart & Melbourne and will sing 'Memory,' one of the most well-known songs of all time.

Photo Flash: Beverley Knight Stars in CATS, Returning to London, January 2
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 26, 2015


Beverley Knight stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats playing the role of Grizabella at the London Palladium in a strictly limited 11 week season booking to 2 January 2016.  Check out the latest shots below!

CATS, Featuring Beverley Knight, Returns to the London Palladium Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2015


Beverley Knight stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats in the role of Grizabella. Returning to the London Palladium from tonight 23 October 2015 in a strictly limited 11 week season, Cats is booking to 2 January 2016.

West End's CATS Revival, Featuring Beverley Knight, Announces Full Cast
by Matt Smith - Sep 28, 2015


As previously announced, Beverley Knight is to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats to play the role of Grizabella.  Returning to the London Palladium from 23 October 2015 in a strictly limited 11 week season, Cats is booking to 2 January 2016.  

Joely Richardson Leads Trevor Nunn's THE WARS OF THE ROSES, Starting Tonight at Kingston
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2015


Rose Theatre Kingston presents THE WARS OF THE ROSES, beginning tonight 16 September and running through 31 October 2015, with press performances for all three plays on 3 October.

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