Cats 1981 - Articles Page 5

Ages: 6+
Opened: May 11, 1981
Closing: May 11, 2002

Cats - 1981 - West End History , Info & More

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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Exclusive Video: CATS Tour Cast Members Perform WAITRESS's 'She Used to Be Mine'
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 21, 2019


The company of the Cats first national tour headed to the diner for a special cover of Waitress's iconic song 'She Used to Be Mine' featuring cast members Maria Failla and Laura Katherine Kaufman. For Maria, creating this video was a way of sharing her story of letting the theatre industry define her beauty and taking that definition back. Check out the full video!

Tickets For CATS at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Go On Sale August 16
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2019


Celebrity Attractions and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust are thrilled to announce one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS, will return to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for a limited eight performance engagement October 9 a?" 13. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m.

CATS Has Highest-Grossing Week In Show's 38-year History
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2019


The producers of Cats announced today that the North American tour achieved a historic milestone during its week at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta a?" the show's highest grossing week ever in the 38-year worldwide history of the show. The production grossed $1,964,933.50 and played to more than 34,740 audience members during the show's August 6 - 11, 2019 eight performance engagement, part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway In Atlanta series.

Everything You Need to Know About the CATS Movie!
by Team BWW - Aug 8, 2019


Jellicle cats, come one, come all! The long-awaited film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's classic musical Cats is coming to movie theaters this December, and we can barely contain our excitement to see Grizabella, Rum Tug Tugger, Old Deuteronomy, and more come to the big screen. To get you all ready to see the Jellicle Ball on screen and celebrate International Cat Day, we've gathered all the info you need to know about the movie, from the casting to behind-the-scenes info. Check it all out!

VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes Of CATS On Tour
by Alan Henry - Aug 1, 2019


Go behind the scenes at Cats the Musical with Keri René Fuller as she prepares for a performance and transforms into Grizabella the Glamour Cat while in Chicago! Check out the video!

Theatre You Can Experience From The Comfort of Your TV!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 3, 2019


This has been one of the hottest summers on record, but don't let the rising temperatures get you down! BroadwayWorld is here to remind you of some amazing musicals and plays that you can watch from the comfort of your couch (with the AC blasting)! From Netflix to BroadwayHD to On Demand, there's an option for everyone!

Broadway's CATS On Sale At Hobby Center, August 2
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2019


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Houston from October 22 to October 27, 2019 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 2, 2019.

VIDEO: Jordan Peele Shares CATS/US Trailer Mash Up
by Alan Henry - Jul 19, 2019


Social media reaction following the release of the CATS movie trailer has been swift and divisive, including a plethora of memes and remixes. Jordan Peele took to Twitter to share this CATS / US movie trailer mashup. Check out the video!

BREAKING: Get A First Look At The CATS MOVIE Trailer; Jennifer Hudson Singing 'Memory'
by Alan Henry - Jul 18, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at the CATS Movie trailer! Check out the video! Cats stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and introduces Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward in her feature film debut.

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of the CATS Movie with Judi Dench, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 17, 2019


Universal Pictures shares a look inside the upcoming Cats movie and announces that the first trailer will be released on Friday! Watch the video below!

CATS to Let the Memory Live Again at Istana Budaya
by Alan Henry - Jul 15, 2019


Your invitation to the Jellicle Ball has arrived! The global phenomenon, CATS, will play Jan. 16 through Feb. 2 at Istana Budaya.

CATS International Tour Announces Cast for Manila Leg; Show Opens 11/6
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 11, 2019


Andrew Lloyd Webber's 2015 West End revival production of 'Cats' plays a strictly limited run at the Theatre at Solaire starting November 6, 2019. It will feature star world-renowned musical theater star Joanna Ampil ('Miss Saigon,' 'Jesus Christ Superstar'), who reprises her role as Grizabella.

CATS México de Gerardo Quiroz, sigue cosechando grandes éxitos y reuniendo grandes estrellas como YURI en el papel de Grizabella
by Clemente Sanchez - Jul 1, 2019


CATS México de Gerardo Quiroz, sigue cosechando grandes éxitos y reuniendo grandes estrellas como YURI en el papel de Grizabella

Tickets On Sale June 9th For CATS At Detroit's Fisher Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2019


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Detroit from September 3-15, 2019 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Rialto Chatter: Could Taylor Swift And Jennifer Hudson Have Dueling CATS Oscar Songs?
by Alan Henry - May 30, 2019


The Blast reports that Taylor Swift and Jennifer Hudson may release competing new songs for the upcoming CATS film.

Taylor Swift Explains How She'll Look in Tom Hooper's CATS Movie
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2019


Tom Hooper's upcoming adaptation of Cats is on its way to the big screen and Taylor Swift, who plays Bambalurina in the film, told Entertainment Weekly about what to expect from the fur-filled film.

Fun Facts About All 41 Broadway Theatres
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2019


What makes a Broadway theatre? Technically any venue with 500 seats or more, located along Broadway in New York City's Theatre District is a Broadway theatre, and the art that is produced in these special places is widely considered the highest form of theatrical entertainment in the world. Today, forty-one theatres are technically Broadway houses, each with their own rich history. Below, we're giving you the scoop on the life of every one of them!

BWW Review: North American Tour of CATS Epitomizes Excellence
by Lacey Cannon Gonzales - May 9, 2019


This production of CATS epitomizes excellence in musical theatre. Putting a show of this caliber in the capable hands of this almost universally young cast is a move that pays off. With fresh, revitalizing energy, soaring music, and jaw-dropping choreography, CATS is sure to delight fans of the original show and a whole new generation of theatergoers. Hurry up and catch this spectacular show before it leaves Austin on May 12th.

CATS Set to Roar at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by Julie Musbach - May 6, 2019


The groundbreaking song-and-dance spectacular CATS is coming to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage!

National Tour of CATS Plays Record-Breaking Engagement In Denver
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2019


The Denver Center for the Performing Arts announced today that for its 10th Denver engagement, the 2019 North American Tour of CATS has broken the box office record for the highest-gross of an eight-performance engagement at The Buell Theatre. The production grossed $1,724,149.75 during the show's April 24-28, 2019 engagement, creating an estimated economic impact of more than $6.2 million to Denver from travel, hotels, restaurants, parking and other businesses patronized by both theatergoers and production staff. This figure is based upon a Broadway League report which found that, on average, when a Broadway show is in a city, it contributes an economic impact of roughly 3.6 times the gross ticket sales to the local metropolitan area's economy.

Taylor Swift Talks About 'CATS School' in New Interview
by Alan Henry - Apr 25, 2019


In an interview, Taylor Swift - who will play Bombalurina in the upcoming cinematic adaptation of the hit Broadway musicals CATS, shared a new detail about what went on during the shooting of the project.

Come to the Jellicle Ball! London Revival Production of CATS Visits Manila!
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 10, 2019


The acclaimed London revival production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS comes to Manila for a strictly limited run at the Theatre at Solaire, starting November 6, 2019.

BREAKING VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Sings 'Memory' From The CATS Film
by Alan Henry - Apr 3, 2019


BroadwayWorld has just learned that at a special CinemaCon event today, Jennifer Hudson performed 'Memory' - Grizabella's soaring second act ballad which convinces the Jellicles to select her to be the cat which is reborn to a new Jellicle life.

Production Has Wrapped on Tom Hooper's CATS Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 2, 2019


Working Title has announced that production has wrapped at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK for the big screen adaptation of Cats, which is set to hit theatres on December 20, 2019!

CATS Returns To Sacramento, April 2-7
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2019


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Sacramento from April 2 - 7 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets are on sale now.

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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