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Cats is a film adaptation of the 1981 musical by legendary composer Andrew Lloyd-Webber based on the 1939 poetry book Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. The original Broadway production ran for 18 years and 7,485 performances, making it the sixth longest-running production in Broadway history.



The film is being directed by Tom Hooper, whose other recent film credits include The King's Speech and Les Miserables. Lee Hall, who wrote both the screenplay of Billy Elliot and the book of the film's musical adaptation, is writing the screenplay for Cats. Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler, known for his work on Hamilton, Bandstand, and In the Heights, is also involved in the film as its choreographer. Cats officially wrapped filming in April 2019, and the movie is set to be released on December 20th, 2019.


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Fairwinds Broadway In Orlando 2020-21 Season Announced - HADESTOWN, HAMILTON, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2020


Dr. Phillips Center today joined Florida Theatrical Association and Broadway Across America to announce the full lineup of the FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando season. The 20/21 season launches with Academy Awarda?"winner Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prizea?"winning masterwork TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and includes Tony- and Grammy Awarda?"winner HADESTOWN. The expanded season sees the Orlando premieres of TOOTSIE, THE BAND'S VISIT, THE PROM and THE CHER SHOW, along with audience favorite CATS. The previously announced season add-on HAMILTON will run for four weeks and season option WICKED will play the Dr. Phillips Center for three weeks.

THE LION KING, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More to be Presented in Broadway at the Bass 2020-2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2020


Performing Arts Fort Worth has announced its 2020-2021 Broadway at the Bass Season at Bass Performance Hall! The seven-show series features exciting new titles direct from Broadway, freshly revamped revivals and multiple Tony Award-winners. Current 2019-2020 Broadway at the Bass season ticket holders have until March 6 to renew and keep their seats. New season tickets go on sale April 15. Patrons can sign up for the new season ticket waitlist now by visiting www.basshall.com/waitlist.

Guest Blog: Jellicle Fans Come Out At Midnight - The Rise of Rowdy Cats
by Jeremy West - Feb 3, 2020


As rowdy Cats screenings have proven in both Los Angeles and Brooklyn, Jellicle fans come out at midnight. And they keep coming back.

HIGHLIGHTS 2019 Q4: Natalia Sosa concluye su participación en CATS.
by Clemente Sanchez - Jan 25, 2020


HIGHLIGHTS 2019 Q4: Natalia Sosa concluye su participación en CATS.

Adam Vanek, McGee Maddox and More to Star in CATS National Tour Alongside Donna Vivino; New Casting Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2020


The Jellicle Cats include Adam Vanek as 'Alonzo,' McGee Maddox as 'Bill Bailey/Rum Tum Tugger,' Elyse Collier as 'Bombalurina,' Jordan Betscher as 'Cassandra,' Maurice Dawkins as 'Coricopat,' Alexa Racioppi as 'Demeter,' Donna Vivino as 'Grizabella,' Annemarie Rosano as 'Jellylorum,' Dani Goldstein as 'Jennyanydots,' PJ DiGaetano as 'Mistoffelees,' Ben Sears as 'Mungojerrie,' Zachary S. Berger as 'Munkustrap,' Timothy Gulan as 'Peter/Bustopher Jones/Asparagus,' Brayden Newby as 'Plato/Macavity,' Brett Michael Lockley as 'Pouncival,' Adriana Negron as 'Rumpleteazer,' Nevada Riley as 'Sillabub,' Giovanni DiGabriele as 'Skimbleshanks,' Melody Rose as 'Tantomile,' Cameron Edris as 'Tumblebrutus,' Adam Richardson as 'Victor/Old Deuteronomy,' Caitlin Bond as 'Victoria,' along with Erin Chupinsky, Alex Dorf, Devin Hatch, Madison Mitchell, Nathan Patrick Morgan, Charlotte O'Dowd, Austin Joseph Reynolds, Zachary Tallman, Tricia Tanguy and Loretta Williams.

Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards
by Alan Henry - Jan 15, 2020


Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!

FOSSE/VERDON, HAMILTON, and More Win at the 7th Annual MUAHS Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2020


The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild announced winners of its 7th Annual MUAHS Awards in 23 categories of film, television, commercials and live theater, during a formal gala at the NOVO by Microsoft at L.A. Live Downtown on Saturday night, January 11, 2020. Among the winners were Fosse/Verdon, Hamilton, Cats, Pose, and more!

Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards
by Alan Henry - Jan 9, 2020


Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!

CATS Film Expected to Suffer $100 Million Loss
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2019


According to Variety, the new Cats film is expected to suffer a $100 million loss, after making just $38 million globally in its first two weeks in theaters.

BWW Flashback: A Look Back on Stage to Screen Musicals of the Last 10 Years!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 31, 2019


With 2019 coming to a close, the new decade is set to bring us a slew of film adaptations of our favorite stage musicals! From West Side Story to In the Heights to The Prom, we are gearing up for some big films, but before we move into 2020, let's have a look back on the last ten years of musicals turned into films!

Universal Has Pulled CATS From Its 'For Your Consideration' Page
by Stephi Wild - Dec 27, 2019


Universal Has Pulled CATS From Its 'For Your Consideration' Page, officially deeming the film ineligible for Oscar nominations. The page lists Universal's films that are qualified for Oscars, accompanied by a guide to their categories and a list of screenings for each film.

BWW Review: CATS at the Sands Theatre, what a fantastic mewsicle!
by Joceline Loo - Dec 23, 2019


Are they still hungry? Do they want a head scratch? We all have wondered what are our pets thinking at some point, and due to the bond shared, we are usually able to make a good guess. What about the alleycats that we pass on the streets? With eyes that track our every movement. The times where I am walking my dog at night, they crouched amongst the bushes with an arch back and ready to pounce. To help us better understand these elusive beings, 'CATS' has returned to the Sands Theater, Marina Bay Sands!

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019


There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019


There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019


There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019


There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019


There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019


There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019


There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019


There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Broadway on TV: Idina Menzel, LaChanze, & More for the Week of December 23, 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 23, 2019


From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of December 23, 2019!

CATS Film Set to Bring in $7 Million in Opening Weekend; New STAR WARS on Track For $400 Million
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2019


The new CATS film is bringing in less at the box office than was initially expected.

Liz Callaway Joins Seth Rudetsky For Broadway @ NOCCA Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019


Producer Mark Cortale's 2019-20 Broadway @ NOCCA series is set to take a superstar leap into the New Year with Liz Callaway, Tony nominee for Baby and star of Cats and Miss Saigon on Broadway as well as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney's animated Aladdin series of films, on Saturday, January 11 at 8:00 PM. She makes her NOLA series debut joined by music director and host Seth Rudetsky and special guest, New Orlean's own Bryan Batt.

Wake Up With BWW 12/20: CATS Film Hits Theatres Today, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2019


Today's top stories: The CATS film officially hits theatres today, and more!

December 19th Update: NEWSIES - Ashland Productions Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2019


We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

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