Cats 1982 - Articles Page 16

Ages: 6+
Opened: October 7, 1982
Closing: September 10, 2000

Cats - 1982 - Broadway History , Info & More

Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway)
1634 Broadway New York, NY 10019

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

The longest running, most popular, North American Touring Production in history!



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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CATS Comes To The Stage At The King Center 7/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 1, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to The King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne for 2 performances. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 9th at 10am. Tickets range from $25-$55.

Boyle in Talks to Perform for Pope in September
by Abigail Arnold - Jun 10, 2010


Former 'Britain's Got Talent' contestant Susan Boyle may sing for Pope Benedict XVI when he visits Britain this September, the Associated Press reports today. Although talks are still in progress, Boyle will likely perform at a papal Mass in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow on September 16. Benedict's visit will be the first visit of a pope to Britain since 1982; he will address Parliament and beatify nineteenth-century Cardinal John Henry Newman.

The Metropolitan Room Announces Their June Events
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2010


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The Metropolitan Room Announces Their June Events
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2010


Come join us every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

The Metropolitan Room Announces Their June Events
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2010


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CATS Closes at Toronto's At The Cannon Theater 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is returning to Toronto for 8 performances only. CATS will play the Canon Theatre from May 25 - 30 only. Tickets go on sale on Saturday March 27, 2010.

CATS returns to Toronto At The Cannon Theater 5/25-30
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is returning to Toronto for 8 performances only. CATS will play the Canon Theatre from May 25 - 30 only.

CATS Ends Return to Detroit at the Fisher Theatre, May 23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre will end its run at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for eight performances, May 23, 2010. Produced by CATS-Eye, LLC, the national tour of CATS is the only production in North America sanctioned by Andrew Lloyd Webber. With original direction by Trevor Nunn and choreography by Gillian Lynne this is the CATS credited with the British invasion of Broadway. The national tour of CATS recently celebrated its 27th anniversary season, holding its place as the longest continuously touring Broadway musical in history.

The Metropolitan Room Announces Their June Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010


Come join us every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

CATS Returns to Detroit at the Fisher Theatre, May 18-23
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for eight performances, May 18-23, 2010. Produced by CATS-Eye, LLC, the national tour of CATS is the only production in North America sanctioned by Andrew Lloyd Webber. With original direction by Trevor Nunn and choreography by Gillian Lynne this is the CATS credited with the British invasion of Broadway. The national tour of CATS recently celebrated its 27th anniversary season, holding its place as the longest continuously touring Broadway musical in history.

El Dorado Musical Theatre Presents CATS April 9-25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010


CATS Ends Run at Colonial Theatre, April 18th
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2010


CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre, will end its return in Boston April 18 at Boston's Colonial Theatre.

El Dorado Musical Theatre Presents CATS April 9-25
by Emily Faye Oakley - Apr 14, 2010


Tickets to CATS Engagement at The Cannon Theater On Sale 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is returning to Toronto for 8 performances only. CATS will play the Canon Theatre from May 25 - 30 only. Tickets go on sale on Saturday March 27, 2010.

CATS returns to Toronto At The Cannon Theater 5/25-30, Tickets On Sale 3/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 23, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is returning to Toronto for 8 performances only. CATS will play the Canon Theatre from May 25 - 30 only. Tickets go on sale on Saturday March 27, 2010.

CATS Ends Run at the Pantages Theatre, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2010


CATS, the family favorite which helped revolutionize musical theatre will end its limited engagement at the Pantages Theatre on March 21st.

CATS Returns to Pantages Theatre 3/9-3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


CATS, the family favorite which helped revolutionize musical theatre returns to the Pantages Theatre for a strictly limited two week engagement March 9 through 21st.

CATS Lands at Colonial Theatre; Tickets On Sale March 7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre, makes its return to Boston April 13 - 18 for one week only at Boston's Colonial Theatre. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 7 and will be available through an authorized ticket seller found only at Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, at all Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston and directly at the box office of Boston's Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston during normal business hours Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm.

CATS Returns to Detroit at the Fisher Theatre, May 18-23
by Mary Hanrahan - Mar 2, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for eight performances, May 18-23, 2010. Produced by CATS-Eye, LLC, the national tour of CATS is the only production in North America sanctioned by Andrew Lloyd Webber. With original direction by Trevor Nunn and choreography by Gillian Lynne this is the CATS credited with the British invasion of Broadway. The national tour of CATS recently celebrated its 27th anniversary season, holding its place as the longest continuously touring Broadway musical in history.

The Metropolitan Room Announces March 2010 Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.

Partridge, Church and Hancock Join Webber as 'Over the Rainbow' Judges
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 19, 2010


The upcoming reality television show, 'Over the Rainbow,' which will feature a competition to earn the role as of Dorothy in the upcoming West End production of The Wizard of Oz, will feature a judging panel consisting of Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Partridge, Charlotte Church, and Sheila Hancock. The show will be hosted by British star Graham Norton.

CATS Closes at The Arnoff Center 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2010


CATS will play its final performance at the Arnoff Theatre on Saturday, February 6, 2010.

CATS Comes To The Arnoff Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is returning to the Aronoff Center for three performances as a Fifth Third Bank Broadway Across America 09/10 Special Presentation.

CATS Closes at the Benedum Center 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010


CATS will close at the Benedum Center on January 31, 2010.

CATS Returns to the Benedum Center 1/26-31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theater is returning to Pittsburgh's Benedum Center on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, for six nights only.

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
2024   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway

Cats - 1982 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1983 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Betty Buckley
1983 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design John Napier
1983 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design David Heresy
1983 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics T.S. Eliot
1983 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Andrew Lloyd Webber
1983 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical T.S. Eliot
1983 Tony Awards Best Choreography Gillian Lynne
1983 Tony Awards Best Costume Design John Napier
1983 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design David Hersey
1983 Tony Awards Best Musical Cameron Mackintosh
1983 Tony Awards Best Musical David Geffen
1983 Tony Awards Best Musical The Shubert Organization
1983 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre T.S. Eliot
1983 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Harry Groener
1983 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Stephen Hanan
1983 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design John Napier

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