Cats 1981 - Articles Page 6

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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Wake Up With BWW 3/22: HADESTOWN Begins Previews, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy Friday! Finish off your week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

BWW Review: CATS at Palais 12
by Alexander Diaconu - Mar 21, 2019


For the first time in Belgium, the original version of CATS is as dynamic, rich, colourful and intense as it was in 1981 when it opened at The New London Theatre.

Global Roundup 3/14: Britney Musical Comes To Chicago, Alice Ripley in INTO THE WOODS, DIANA Reviews, and More!
by BWW Special - Mar 15, 2019


BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature the new Britney Spears Musical, Alice Ripley in INTO THE WOODS, review for Diana in California, the CATS film and more!

CATS Comes To The Paramount Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019


KeyBank Broadway at The Paramount has announced that the tour of the first ever Broadway revival of CATS is coming to Seattle for a limited one-week engagement at The Paramount Theatre from March 26 through March 31.

THE CATS Comes to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite 3/2 - Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2019


THE CATS is coming to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite in Portugal March 2nd to 5th, 2019.

Idris Elba Talks CATS and Working With Taylor Swift
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2019


Idris Elba is gearing up for the upcoming Cats film, in which he will play the role of Macavity. He recently chatted with Variety at a screening of his new Netflix series, Turn Up Charlie, about the film and what it was like working with Taylor Swift.

THE CATS Comes to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite 3/2 - 3/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2019


THE CATS is coming to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite in Portugal March 2nd to 5th, 2019.

VIDEO: CATS Opens at the Hollywood Pantages in Los Angeles
by Alan Henry - Feb 28, 2019


CATS opened in Los Angeles last night, and Hollywood came out to walk the Jellicle carpet! Check out video from the opening night below!

THE CATS Comes to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite 3/2 - 3/5
by Alan Henry - Feb 20, 2019


THE CATS is coming to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite in Portugal March 2nd to 5th, 2019.

THE CATS Comes to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite 3/2 - 3/5
by Alan Henry - Feb 7, 2019


THE CATS is coming to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite in Portugal March 2nd to 5th, 2019.

Exclusive Photos: Get A First Look At CATS on Tour!
by Alan Henry - Jan 25, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new national touring company of CATS! The Jellicle Cats include Phillip Deceus as 'Alonzo,' McGee Maddox as 'Bill Bailey/Rum Tum Tugger,' Lexie Plath as 'Bombalurina,' Mariah Reives as 'Cassandra,' PJ DiGaetano as 'Coricopat,' Liz Schmitz as 'Demeter,' Keri Rene Fuller as 'Grizabella,' Kaitlyn Davidson as 'Jellylorum,' Emily Jeanne Phillips as 'Jennyanydots,' Tion Gaston as 'Mistoffelees,' Tony D'Alelio as 'Mungojerrie,' Dan Hoy as 'Munkustrap,' Timothy Gulan as 'Peter/Bustopher Jones/Asparagus,' Tyler John Logan as 'Plato/Macavity,' Anthony Michael Zas as 'Pouncival,' Rose Iannaccone as 'Rumpelteazer,' Ahren Victory as 'Sillabub,' Ethan Saviet as 'Skimbleshanks,' Halli Toland as 'Tantomile,' Devin Neilson as 'Tumblebrutus,' Brandon Michael Nase as 'Victor/Old Deuteronomy,' Caitlin Bond as 'Victoria,' along with Zachary S. Berger, Nicholas Burrage, Erin Chupinsky, Maria Failla, Justin W. Geiss, Charlotte O'Dowd, Adam Richardson, Tricia Tanguy, and Andy Zimmermann.

CPLG Will Represent Webber's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CATS, and STARLIGHT EXPRESS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2019


CPLG has been appointed worldwide licensing agent by Andrew Lloyd Webber'sThe Really Useful Group, to represent the composer's best-known, award-winning musicals - The Phantom of the Opera, CATS and Starlight Express.

National Tour Of CATS Opens Next Week At PPAC
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2019


Excitement is building at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI, as the North American tour opening of the first ever Broadway revival of CATS approaches at the Theatre, January 22 - 27, 2019. To date, sixteen national tours have opened at PPAC since 2008. The CATS national tour launch will bring this number to seventeen national tour openings.

CATS Playing At Bruce Mason Centre 4/20!
by Alan Henry - Jan 21, 2019


CATS is coming to New Zealand on April 20th, 2019.

National Tour Of CATS Opens Next Week At PPAC
by Julie Musbach - Jan 14, 2019


Excitement is building at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI, as the North American tour opening of the first ever Broadway revival of CATS approaches at the Theatre, January 22 - 27, 2019. To date, sixteen national tours have opened at PPAC since 2008. The CATS national tour launch will bring this number to seventeen national tour openings.

Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 12/28 - THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, CATS and More!
by BWW Special - Dec 28, 2018


BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature MISS SAIGON, A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More!

BWW Review: CATS at Rai Theater Amsterdam: the Cats are back in town!
by Chantal Kunst - Dec 22, 2018


Cats is a world wide phenomenon. Premiering in 1981 in the West End, Andrew Lloyd's Webber classic has proven to stand the test of time. In 2019, a Cats film is coming out. This winter in The Netherlands, a new Cats tour by the current West End cast is playing 4 big venues: at the Rai Theater in Amsterdam, Nieuwe Luxor Theater in Rotterdam, Chasse Theater in Breda and Martiniplaza Theater in Groningen.

CATS On Sale At Broadway In Austin
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2018


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Austin from May 7 - 12, 2019 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018.

CATS To Play San Jose's Center For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2018


Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, is thrilled to announce that CATS-one of the biggest hits in theatrical history-will come to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd) for a limited engagement February 19-24, 2019 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Single tickets ($43-$153) are on-sale now at www.broadwaysanjose.com, in-person at the City National Civic Box Office (150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose), or by calling 800-982-ARTS (2787). Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 669-242-8559. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.  

CATS Film To Feature 'Astonishing' Technology; Full Casting Revealed
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2018


Production began today at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK for the big screen adaptation of Cats, which is set to hit theatres on December 20, 2019!

Comienza el rodaje de CATS dirigida por Tom Hooper
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 13, 2018


Protagonizada por James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo y Jennifer Hudson, llegara a los cines el 25 de diciembre de 2019

Commence the Jellicle Ball! Production Begins in UK for CATS Film
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2018


Production began today at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK for the big screen adaptation of Cats, which is set to hit theatres on December 20, 2019!

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Ballet Star Robert Fairchild Joins CATS Film
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2018


It has been announced that ballet star Robert Fairchild has been added to the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS.

CATS Dances Into UNM This May!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2018


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Albuquerque from May 16-19 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 30, 2018.To purchase tickets, visit unmtickets.com, popejoypresents.com, call 505-925-5858, or visit the UNM Ticket Offices at the UNM Bookstore and Dreamstyle Arena (The Pit). For groups ten or more inquire at groups@popejoypresents.com.

Andy Blankenbuehler Will Choreograph the Upcoming CATS Film
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2018


Andy Blankenbuehler, Tony Award winning choreographer of Hamilton, is set to choreograph the upcoming film adaptation of Cats, according to Deadline.

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 - 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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