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

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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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CATS Arrives in Philippine Cinemas 8 January 2020
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 4, 2020


If you live in the Philippines, you'll now have the chance to see Universal Pictures' film adaptation of the famous stage musical Cats, directed by Tom Hooper (The King's Speech, Les Miserables). The movie arrives in Philippine cinemas on 8 January 2020.

Review Roundup: CATS Hits The Big Screen - See What The Critics Are Saying!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2019


Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless classic, CATS, hit the big screen this week! Reviews are rolling in for the highly-anticipated adaptation - let's see what the critics are saying!

AUDIO: Listen to Jennifer Hudson Belt Out 'Memory' in CATS Film!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 16, 2019


Cats pounces to the big screen in just over a week, but fans need not wait that long to get another taste of the new film. Jennifer Hudson, who plays Grizabella in the movie, has just released a sneak peek of the glamour cat's iconic anthem, 'Memory.' Listen to the full track below!

VIDEO: Taylor Swift Gives A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Filming CATS
by Linnae Medeiros - Dec 16, 2019


Jellicle cats, come one, come all! With the highly-anticipated movie adaptation of Cats just days away, Taylor Swift is showing us a look at her process of being a cat for the film, from the recording studio to the film set. Check it out!

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Says Working with Stars of CATS was 'Surreal'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 16, 2019


Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson stopped by TODAY on Monday morning to talk about being one of the stars in the highly-anticipated Cats film, in theaters this Friday! 

CATS Film to Release Highlights Edition Soundtrack on December 20
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 13, 2019


Today, the the full tracklisting for Cats: Highlights From The Motion Picture Soundtrack was announced! The highly-anticipated soundtrack will be released Friday, December 20, alongside the film, which is directed by Oscar®-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Les Misérables, The King's Speech), and 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.

Photo/Video: Celine Dion Visits CATS Tour
by Alan Henry - Dec 12, 2019


Celine Dion visited the CATS tour in Toronto and met up with the cast following a performance at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre last night! Dion famously covered the show's anthem, Memory, in a televised 1987 performance featuring full cat costume and makeup! Check out video of that performance and photos of her visit below!

Tom Hooper Confirms CATS Film Characters Were Redesigned Following Trailer Reaction
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2019


In a new interview, CATS film director, Tom Hooper, has revealed that changes were made to the film's visual effects and character design following the swift and divisive backlash to the film's first trailer.

PHOTO: CATS Film Takes To The New York Streets With Cat Ear Taxi Toppers
by Linnae Medeiros - Nov 26, 2019


Universal Pictures is releasing the highly-anticipated film adaptation of Cats this December, and the jellicle cats are coming have come to the streets of New York thanks to the film's taxi toppers featuring a pair of cat ears. Head to the jellicle ball by checking out the photo!

CATS Film Will Meet Deadline for Golden Globe Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 20, 2019


As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, rumors have been circulating that  the upcoming Cats film will miss multiple awards deadlines for this upcoming award season. Members of the New York Film Critics were told that it wouldn't see the film before mid-December, meaning that it would miss the deadlines for the Golden Globes, which has its final screening on December 4, National Board of Review, which announces its winners December 3, the SAG Awards, which close nominations on December 8. Now according to Variety, the film will indeed meet the early deadlines. Members of the Hollywood Foreign Press will see the film in early December.

VIDEO: See Taylor Swift, James Corden, Idris Elba & More in New CATS Trailer!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2019


Universal Pictures has released a new trailer for the highly-anticipated Cats film adaptation. The film stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward, in her feature film debut.

BWW Review: CATS, A Litter Ground of Spectacle, Mystery, Fun and Nostalgia
by Vince Vicentuan - Nov 13, 2019


CATS is not your ordinary musical. In fact, it's a sung-through piece of dance theater, which was conceived for the West End stage at a time when Andrew Lloyd Webber had never yet had a huge hit, and the emerging art form was heavily identified with the American Theatre.

BWW Review: CATS at The American Theatre Guild, Your Night Will Be a Memory Too
by Craig Richardson - Nov 15, 2019


The American Theatre Guild opened their 2019-2020 season October 14th with the national Broadway touring production of Cats.

CATS Film Will Miss the Deadline For Multiple Award Nominations This Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2019


It has been revealed that the upcoming Cats film will miss multiple awards deadlines for this upcoming award season.

CATS Will Play North Charleston Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2019


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center from March 27 to March 29 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, November 11 at 10 AM. Reserved seat tickets are available at the North Charleston Coliseum Advance Ticket Office or online at Ticketmaster.com. Group seats are available by calling (843) 529-5007. The show is presented by the Best of Broadway series.

Taylor Swift Reveals She Auditioned For Eponine In Tom Hooper's LES MISERABLES; Reveals New CATS Song Details
by Alan Henry - Oct 25, 2019


In a new interview with Variety, Taylor Swift has revealed she has previously auditioned for CATS director Tom Hooper for the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables.

Video: See Andrew Lloyd Webber and Taylor Swift Collaborate On New Music For CATS Movie
by Alan Henry - Oct 24, 2019


Baz Bamigboye reports that Taylor Swift and Andrew Lloyd Webber have collaborated on a new song for the CATS movie titled 'Beautiful Ghosts' which is performed by Frankie Hayward, and reprised again in the film by Judi Dench.

BWW Flashback: Celebrate CATS' Anniversary With a Look Back at its History
by Linnae Medeiros - Oct 7, 2019


Jellicle Cats, come one, come all! Today marks the 37th anniversary of the original Broadway production of Cats! To celebrate the Tony and Olivier-Award winning musical, we're heading to the Jellicle Ball for a look back at the show's original and revival productions. Check out our guide for a look at the show's history and some of its most memorable moments.

CATS Will Play Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2019


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Baltimore from January 21 to January 26 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on October 4.

VIDEO: Jason Derulo Shares a Clip from the CATS Film
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 24, 2019


Jason Derulo shared a clip from the upcoming 'Cats' movie while showing off his gym and his fridge for Men's Health. Watch the video below!

CATS THE MUSICAL to Play at Marina Bay Sands
by Alan Henry - Sep 16, 2019


Cats the Musical is headed to the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from December 17-29th, 2019.

VIDEO: Watch a New Behind-The-Scenes Look at the CATS Movie, Featuring Taylor Swift, James Corden, Idris Elba, & More!
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 9, 2019


Universal Pictures has released a new behind-the-scenes clip from the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Cats,' featuring rehearsal footage and interviews with the star-studded cast. Watch it below! 

VIDEO: On This Day, September 10 - CATS Ends Its Original Broadway Run
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2019


On this day in 2000, the original groundbreaking run of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats played its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre. 

CATS in Boston Tickets Go on Sale September 9
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2019


Broadway In Boston announced today that tickets for one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will go on sale to the general public on Monday, September 9, 2019. CATS will play the Citizens Bank Opera House January 8 a?" 19, 2020 as part of a multi-season North American tour and the Lexus 2019-2020 Broadway In Boston Season.

Tickets for CATS Go On Sale August 23 for Music Hall At Fair Park Engagement
by Sarah Hookey - Aug 22, 2019


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Dallas November 5-17, 2019 presented by Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and Broadway Across America (BAA), as part of a multi-season North American tour.

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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