Cats 1981 - Articles Page 2

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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Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS Will Play Mayo Performing Arts Center From, March 10-March 12
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2023


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Morristown's Mayo Performing Arts Center from Friday, March 10 – Sunday, March 12.

Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023


The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

CATS Returns To Philadelphia By Popular Demand March 14 �" 19 On The Kimmel Cultural Campus
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2023


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will return to Philadelphia March 14 through March 19, 2023, at the Miller Theater (formerly Merriam Theater), presented by the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization.

CATS On Sale At The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2022


The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the on sale date for one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS.

CATS On Sale At Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium This Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium for three performances, Feb. 17 – 18, 2023, as part of a new North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS Comes To Cleveland, November 1-20
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Playhouse Square from November 1-20 as part of a multi-season North American tour.

The Granada Theatre to Present CATS in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2022


The American Theatre Guild is pleased to present one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA SERIES and will take The Granada Theatre stage October 17–18, 2022.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS To Play Cleveland's Playhouse Square, November 1 To November 20
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Playhouse Square from November 1 – 20, 2022, as part of a new North American tour.

CATS Returns To San Jose's Center For The Performing Arts Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS, will return to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) for a limited one-week engagement as part of a new North American tour beginning Tuesday, September 20 and running through Sunday, September 25, 2022.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL & More Available on BroadwayHD This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2022


This summer, viewers can beat the heat and enjoy Broadway blockbusters from the comfort of their own homes with BroadwayHD! BroadwayHD has a variety of summer blockbuster titles, including Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Hair, and more. 

Photos: North American Tour of CATS Comes to Portland's Keller Auditorium
by Marissa Tomeo - Jun 4, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Portland’s Keller Auditorium from Tuesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 26 as part of a new North American tour.

CATS is Coming to Portland's Keller Auditorium in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Portland’s Keller Auditorium from Tuesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 26 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Sunday, April 24.

CATS Comes To Proctors in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Schenectady from Tuesday, May 3 to Sunday, May 8 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online.

CATS Comes to Theater 11 Zurich
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 11, 2022


The most popular cats in the world are coming back to Switzerland. From May 13th to 29th, 2022, the original English-language version of CATS will be making a guest appearance at Theater 11 Zurich. With their magical charm, the unique cat characters once again inspire young and old.

BWW Review: Why I'm Not Crazy About CATS at Dr. Phillips Center
by Aaron Wallace - Mar 31, 2022


Now I would never wish harm on cats, of course. It's just that they ought not wish it on me either. But as I sat there bored nearly to felicide Tuesday night and praying for a cat-pocalypse on stage, I couldn't help but wonder why there's not a PETA for theatregoers - and if there were whether they'd douse the producers of CATS with cola or whatever liquid might represent the precious gasoline we wasted to reach the theatre.

BWW Review: CATS at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Mar 24, 2022


It's a fan-favorite and it's back at the Orpheum Theatre Memphis! Cats is the 4th longest-running Broadway show, coming in behind The Lion King, and is a sung-through musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The musical opened at the Orpheum Theatre on Webber's birthday and continues to dazzle audiences with fun costumes, incredible dancing and acrobatics, and some pretty meow-tiful music ( get ready for a whole lot of cat puns ;)

VIDEO: Remembering Stephen Sondheim and Celebrating Andrew Lloyd Webber on Their Shared Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2022


Today, BroadwayWorld is remembering Stephen Sondheim, and celebrating Andrew Lloyd Webber, both of whom share March 22nd as their birthday!

CATS is Coming to Fort Lauderdale's Broward Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Fort Lauderdale from Tuesday, April 5, 2022 to Sunday, April 10, 2022 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets are on sale now.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents CATS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2022


Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—“Memory.” Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular has captivated audiences in over 30 countries in 15 languages, is back on tour across North America. This tour features new sound design, direction, and choreography. 

Tickets On Sale Now For CATS at the Kravis Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from February 8 - 13 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets are on sale now.

CATS Film is Now Available on Netflix UK
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2022


The 2019 film adaptation of Cats is now available to stream on Netflix in the UK. The film is not available on the US version of the streaming platform at this time.

RENT, ANASTASIA, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Announced at Times-Union Center in 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2022


FSCJ Artist Series will welcome a fabulous lineup of entertainment from Broadway and beyond to this Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in 2022!

CATS Comes to The Ohio Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2021


CAPA and PNC Broadway in Columbus will present one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS, coming to the Ohio Theatre January 11-16 as part of its new North American tour.

Jellicle CATS Come to Saenger Theatre Next Week
by Tara Bennett - Dec 9, 2021


Andrew Lloyd Webber’s memorable musical CATS comes to the Saenger Theatre next week, beginning December 14.

Cats FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Cats have there been?
Cats has had 11 productions including West End which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1982, Broadway which opened in 1982, London Fringe which opened in 2004, US Tour which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2011, West End which opened in 2014, West End which opened in 2015, Broadway which opened in 2016, US Tour which opened in 2019 and US Tour which opened in 2021.
What awards has Cats been nominated for?
Cats has been nominated for several awards, including the Audience Award for Most Popular Show at the Olivier Awards. It has also received nominations for the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards. John Napier, the designer of Cats, was nominated for the Designer of the Year award at the Olivier Awards. Trevor Nunn, the director of the show, was nominated for the Director of the Year award at the Olivier Awards. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Trevor Nunn were both nominated for the Musical of the Year award at the Olivier Awards, while Richard Stilgoe was also nominated for the same award. Additionally, Gillian Lynne received a nomination for Outstanding Achievement of the Year in a Musical at the Olivier Awards.
What awards has Cats won?
Cats has won several awards, including the Audience Award for Most Popular Show at the Olivier Awards, the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards, and the Designer of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for John Napier. Trevor Nunn, the director of Cats, has also received the Director of the Year award at the Olivier Awards, and the musical itself has been recognized as Musical of the Year by both Andrew Lloyd Webber and Trevor Nunn at the Olivier Awards. Additionally, Richard Stilgoe has won the Musical of the Year award at the Olivier Awards. Gillian Lynne, the choreographer of Cats, has been honored with the Outstanding Achievement of the Year in a Musical award at the Olivier Awards.

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