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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

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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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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.

Australian CATS Announces Extra Added Performance, 2/9
by Matt Smith - Jan 8, 2016


With tickets selling fast all over Australia, the Producers of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS have announced the inclusion of an extra performance within the already bursting Brisbane season.  The additional show, which goes on sale today, is for Tuesday 9 February at 7pm.

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.

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.  

BWW Review: CATS at the Civic Theatre
by Sam Jury - Sep 12, 2015


The latest West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash-hit musical Cats kicked off its Australasian tour last night to a packed Civic Theatre in Auckland. Nominated for two Olivier Awards (including best revival) this production of Cats was put together by the original creative team of the award winning 1981 London production and features the superb UK star Sophia Ragavelas in the role of 'Grizabella'.

CATS Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber Swims With His Cat, Fez
by Michael Dale - Aug 18, 2015


Poolside fun with the composer and his feline friend - while a revival of his smash hit based on T.S. Eliot's collection of feline poems enjoys new success at Blackpool, Sir Andrew takes a holiday swim with his Turkish Van named Fez.v

Theatre Legend Betty Buckley Coming to The Gateway, 8/17
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2015


The Gateway has announced that Ms. Betty Buckley will appear in an exclusive one-night only concert event at The Gateway Playhouse on August 17th. For tickets: https://pacsc.org/Online/

TV: Watch Beverley Knight Rehearsing and Discussing Her Role as 'Grizabella' in West End's CATS
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 31, 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, Lloyd Webber's acclaimed new production of Cats will run for a strictly limited 11 week season until 2 January 2016.   Check out the video below of Beverley Knight rehearsing and discussing her role as 'Grizabella.'

Delta Goodrem to Play 'Grizabella' in Australian Production of CATS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2015


Today the Producers of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS announced the incredible and exciting news that DELTA GOODREM is performing with the all-Australian cast when the acclaimed West End revival production of CATS tours Australia from October this year.  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.

Cast Announced for All-Australian Production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS; 'Grizabella' Still Up in the Air
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2015


Today the Producers of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS announced the all-Australian cast for the acclaimed West End revival production, which tours Australia from October this year. This much-loved record-breaking musical opens in Sydney on 30 October and is then touring to Hobart, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide finishing in Perth in April 2016.

West End's CATS to Open in Adelaide in March 2016
by Matt Smith - Jun 22, 2015


Following its triumphant season in London's West End, the acclaimed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber'srecord-breaking musical CATS comes to Australia for a strictly limited season, opening in Sydney on 30 October 2015 then touring to Hobart, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide from 18 March 2016 followed by Perth from 16 April 2016. 

CATS Coming to Adelaide in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 22, 2015


Following its triumphant season in London's West End, the acclaimed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical CATS comes to Australia for a strictly limited season, opening in Sydney on 30 October 2015 then touring to Hobart, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide from 18 March 2016 followed by Perth from 16 April 2016. 

Photo Flash: First Look at Beverley Knight in West End's CATS
by Matt Smith - Jun 5, 2015


Beverley Knight is to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical Cats to play the role of Grizabella.   Returning to the London Palladium from 23 October 2015, Lloyd Webber's record breaking Cats will run for a ten week season until 2 January 2016.  Tickets are from £20 with top price seats at £59.50 and children's tickets at half price for Monday to Thursday performances.

Beverley Knight Heads to the Heaviside Layer in CATS at the Palladium
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2015


The Daily Mail writes that Andrew Lloyd Webber has picked Beverley Knight to lead the London return of Cats as 'Grizabella' this autumn. Not only that, but the famed composer cast her without an audition.

First Ad for 2016 CATS Revival to Air During Tonys Telecast?
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 3, 2015


The New York Post's Michael Riedel reports that Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is about to announce a revival next spring for his record-breaking musical CATS

BWW Reviews: CATS Still Fills Theatres After Thirty-Four Years
by Barry Lenny - May 8, 2015


The songs in this show are not based on the poems, they are the poems, word for word.

CATS Coming to Sydney's Capitol Theatre, Beginning 10/30
by Tyler Peterson - May 8, 2015


Following its triumphant season in London's West End, the acclaimed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical CATS comes to Australia for a strictly limited season, opening in Sydney on 30 October 2015 then touring to Hobart, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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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