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Opened: October 7, 1982
Closing: September 10, 2000

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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 Continues to Claw Round the Globe as it Takes the Stage in Dubai
by Julie Musbach - Jan 14, 2017


According to The National, Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS is set to take the stage in Dubai for a two week run from January 15 through the 28th. Tickets can be purchased through Dh275 at www.dubaiopera.com.

2016 Alrededor de BroadwayWorld
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 30, 2016


Quedan pocas horas a este año que se acaba y en BroadwayWorld Spain hacemos un repaso de las historias mas destacadas alrededor del mundo que nos fascina: el Teatro Musical

CATS Will Bow in Qatar This February
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 29, 2016


According to Doha News, Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS will bow in Qatar in early 2017. Tickets are now on sale for the musical, which will run at the Qatar National Convention Center, February 1-4.

Photo Coverage: Kids Wait Outside To Go INSIDE BROADWAY at CATS
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 13, 2016


For it's 35th season Inside Broadway and it's Creating the Magic program invited 2,500 NYC school children inside the Neil Simon Theatre to get a behind the scenes look at how the musical CATS happens.  The cast and crew of CATS, along with Inside Broadway CEO Michael Presser were on hand to show the excited kids how a Broadway musical comes to life.

BWW Exclusive Sneak Peek: Betty Buckley Chats Originating CATS' Grizabella on Tonight's MetroFocus
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 1, 2016


Broadway legend Betty Buckley visits tonight's METROFOCUS on Thirteen to discuss how she brought Grizabella to life in the original production of CATS.

Complete Cast and Creative Team Announced for Garth Drabinsky's SOUSATZKA
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2016


Based on the original novel Madame Sousatzka written by Bernice Rubens, SOUSATZKA is set in London, England in 1982 and tells the story of a musical prodigy torn between two powerful women from vastly different worlds: his mother, a political refugee from South Africa and his piano teacher, a brilliant eccentric with a shattered past. These two proud, iconoclastic women must ultimately cross cultural and racial divides to find common ground, or else jeopardize the young musician's destiny.

CATS & Inside Broadway Team with NYC Public Schools for Behind-the-Scenes Events
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2016


In celebration of its landmark 35th anniversary season, leading NYC arts education nonprofit Inside Broadway and the Broadway production of Cats will partner with the NYC Public School system in 2016-2017 to provide exciting and enriching arts education programs to thousands of students in over 30 schools, both in the classroom & on Broadway. 

TV: Watch Mamie Parris Take on 'Memory' as CATS' New Grizabella!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2016


Broadway veteran Mamie Parris recently assumed the iconic role of 'Grizabella the Glamour Cat' in the first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS Parris, who most recently starred as 'Patty' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's newest smash hit School of Rock - The Musical, succeeds pop star Leona Lewis in the role.

TV: The Kid Critics Get Jellicle at CATS!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2016


We are continuing the series with Tai (10), Isabella (12), and Charles (9), who just stopped by the Neil Simon Theatre to check out Cats. Curious of what they thought about the show? Find out below!

Presentato oggi alla 'Casa Argentina' di Roma il Musical 'Evita'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2016


Presentato oggi alla 'Casa Argentina' di Roma (Sede Culturale Ambasciata Argentina in Italia) il Musical  'Evita' con Malika Ayane, regia di Massimo Romeo Piparo.

Leona Lewis Takes Final Bow in CATS Today
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 9, 2016


Leona Lewis will sing her final 'Memory' today, before her time with Cats becomes just that. After taking on the role of Grizabella after pop star Nicole Scherzinger decided to depart the revival in favor of being a judge on The X Factor, Lewis joined the production in time for the Broadway transfer, which opened July 31st. She will be succeeded in the role of The Glamour Cat by her understudy, Mamie Parris, who begins performances as Grizabella on October 17th.

Behind the Scenes with CATS Resident Grizabella, Leona Lewis
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2016


On July 14, Leona Lewis, took over as Grizabella the Glamour Cat in the Great White Way's revival of the beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats. The British star has played the classic character - and sung 'Memory' eight times a week - since opening night, July 31. Before her Broadway run comes to a close on Oct. 9, the singer shared an exclusive photo diary with People, chronicling one September day of her busy new life as a Broadway star.

Photo Coverage: Grumpy Cat Pounces Onto Broadway!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Oct 1, 2016


Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking Broadway musical, CATS will made history once again when internet sensation, Grumpy Cat became the first genuine feline to join the cast. Grumpy Cat, the media personality, performer and New York Times best-selling author, made her Broadway debut (for one night only) alongside the cast on stage at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 W 52nd Street) last night, Friday, September 30, 2016.

Grumpy Cat Will Become First Real Feline to Claw Into Broadway's CATS
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2016


Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking Broadway musical, CATS will make history once again when internet sensation, Grumpy Cat becomes the first genuine feline to join the cast.

There's a New Glamour Cat in Town! Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as 'Grizabella' in CATS on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2016


Producers The Shubert Organization and The Nederlander Organization announced today that Broadway veteran Mamie Parris will assume the iconic role of 'Grizabella the Glamour Cat' in the first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS.

Photo Coverage: Healthy Kitties! Dr. Barry Kohn Makes Flu Shot 'House Calls' at CATS
by Walter McBride - Sep 15, 2016


It's flu season! Dr. Barry Kohn makes 'house calls,' visiting CATS cast members Sharrod Williams and Georgina Pazcoguin with flu shots backstage to make sure everyone's favorite Cats stay fit and healthy to perform eight times a week at the Neil Simon Theatre on September 14, 2016 in New York City. Scroll down for photos!

Water Main Break Causes CATS to Cancel Tonight's Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 24, 2016


BroadwayWorld has just learned that CATS has canceled this evening's performance, August 24, due to a water main break in the area. A show representative has confirmed that the show is on track to continue performances as usual tomorrow.

VIDEO: Four Seasons Meets Nine Lives as CATS Serenades JERSEY BOYS
by Michael Dale - Aug 15, 2016


After JERSEY BOYS welcomed their new neighbors with a Doo-Wop arrangement of 'Memory,' the Nine Lives set returned the favor.

TV: What's a Jellicle Cat? Randy Rainbow Finds Out on the Street!
by Randy Rainbow - Aug 6, 2016


The first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical, Cats, returned to the Neil Simon Theatre last week, and the though famous felines ruled Broadway for years before now, people are still asking - what's a jellicle cat? Randy Rainbow takes to the streets to find out!

VIDEO: CATS Star Leona Lewis Talks Broadway Debut on 'CBS This Morning'
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 3, 2016


Leona Lewis, who launched her career in 2006 when she won the third season of the U.K.'s 'The X Factor,' makes her Broadway debut in the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony-winning classic, CATS.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Credits Son for Leona Lewis CATS Casting
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 2, 2016


Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed that the idea to bring Lewis in for latest production was the brainstorm of his son Alastair, who works at Island Records and put together Lewis' most recent album.

Review Roundup: CATS Returns to Broadway- All the Reviews!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2016


The first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical, CATS, returns to Broadway tonight at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 W 52nd Street).

STAGE TUBE: CATS Alumni Betty Buckley & Bryan Batt Celebrate Broadway Opening with Makeup Tutorial!
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 31, 2016


Check out CATS Alumni Betty Buckley & Bryan Batt celebrating the Broadway opening of the new revival with a makeup tutorial. In honor of the revival's opening, Betty took to her instagram last night to post the three part tutorial for the new company.  Cats opens again on Broadway tonight, July 31!

TV: They're Back! Watch Highlights from CATS on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2016


The show officially returns on Sunday, July 31, when it opens at the Neil Simon Theatre. Check out highlights of the company in action below!

Letting the Memory Live Again- How CATS Became a Phenomenon
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2016


The marquee in front of the Neil Simon Theatre encourages passersby to 'let the memory live again.' It's been almost thirty-four years since Grizabella, Mistoffelees and Rum Tum Tugger first bowed on Broadway, and now in 2016, the jellicles are back with a vengence. The impact that the show has had on audiences has been famously polarizing, and yet few other musicals in Broadway history have achieved greater success and notoriety than Cats.

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 - 1982 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1983 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Betty Buckley
1983 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design John Napier
1983 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design David Heresy
1983 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics T.S. Eliot
1983 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Andrew Lloyd Webber
1983 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical T.S. Eliot
1983 Tony Awards Best Choreography Gillian Lynne
1983 Tony Awards Best Costume Design John Napier
1983 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design David Hersey
1983 Tony Awards Best Musical Cameron Mackintosh
1983 Tony Awards Best Musical David Geffen
1983 Tony Awards Best Musical The Shubert Organization
1983 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre T.S. Eliot
1983 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Harry Groener
1983 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Stephen Hanan
1983 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design John Napier

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