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Ages: 6+
Opened: October 7, 1982
Closing: September 10, 2000

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Based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot

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Cats - 1982 - Broadway Articles Page 17

CATS Comes To The Arnoff Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is returning to the Aronoff Center for three performances as a Fifth Third Bank Broadway Across America 09/10 Special Presentation.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Presents CATS, 2/12-2/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theater is coming to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for five performances.

Final Performance of CATS at The Phillips Center January 10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Gainesville for three performances on January 9 and 10. Tickets are on sale now at the Phillips Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations or call 352-392-2787 for more details.

CATS Comes To The Phillips Center 1/9, 1/10/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Gainesville for three performances on January 9 and 10. Tickets are on sale now at the Phillips Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations or call 352-392-2787 for more details.

CATS Returns to the Benedum Center 1/26-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 8, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theater is returning to Pittsburgh's Benedum Center on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, for six nights only.

CATS Comes To The Phillips Center 1/9, 1/10/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 10, 2009


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Gainesville for three performances on January 9 and 10. Tickets are on sale now at the Phillips Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations or call 352-392-2787 for more details.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Opens at Apollo Theater Tonight; Runs Through 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Kicks Off at Apollo Theater, 11/7 - 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Kicks Off at Apollo Theater, 11/7 - 12/6
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 4, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

Broadway In Chicago Welcomes Back CATS At The Cadillac Palace Theatre 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to welcome back CATS. The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre October 13 - 18, 2009.

Broadway In Chicago Welcomes Back CATS At The Cadillac Palace Theatre 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to welcome back CATS. The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre October 13 - 18, 2009.

Northrop Dance Presents MOULIN ROUGE- The Ballet 10/17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota unveils the World Premiere of Moulin Rouge - The Ballet, based on the story of the most celebrated cabaret in history.

Broadway In Chicago Welcomes Back CATS At The Cadillac Palace Theatre 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to welcome back CATS. The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre October 13 - 18, 2009.

Broadway In Chicago Welcomes Back CATS At The Cadillac Palace Theatre 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to welcome back CATS. The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre October 13 - 18, 2009.

Broadway In Chicago Welcomes Back CATS At The Cadillac Palace Theatre 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to welcome back CATS. The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre October 13 - 18, 2009.

Broadway In Chicago Welcomes Back CATS At The Cadillac Palace Theatre 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to welcome back CATS. The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre October 13 - 18, 2009.

Northrop Dance Presents MOULIN ROUGE- The Ballet 10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 6, 2009


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota unveils the World Premiere of Moulin Rouge - The Ballet, based on the story of the most celebrated cabaret in history.

SAMMY Opens At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Eddie Varley - Oct 2, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

Broadway In Chicago Welcomes Back CATS At The Cadillac Palace Theatre 10/13-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to welcome back CATS. The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre October 13 - 18, 2009.

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 29, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

CATS Opens 9/9 At The Moonlight Amphitheatre Stage
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Cats,' the musical that seems to have more than nine lives, opens appropriately on 9-9-09 on the newly rebuilt Moonlight Amphitheatre stage as the final production in Moonlight Stage Productions' 2009 Summer Season.

Old Globe Theatre's SAMMY Begins Previews 9/19
by Eddie Varley - Sep 19, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

CATS Opens 9/9 At The Moonlight Amphitheatre Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2009


Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Cats,' the musical that seems to have more than nine lives, opens appropriately on 9-9-09 on the newly rebuilt Moonlight Amphitheatre stage as the final production in Moonlight Stage Productions' 2009 Summer Season.

CATS Opens 9/9 At The Moonlight Amphitheatre Stage
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2009


Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Cats,' the musical that seems to have more than nine lives, opens appropriately on 9-9-09 on the newly rebuilt Moonlight Amphitheatre stage as the final production in Moonlight Stage Productions' 2009 Summer Season.

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 Tony Awards has Cats been nominated for?
Cats has been nominated for several Tony Awards. These include Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for T.S. Eliot, Best Choreography for Gillian Lynne, Best Costume Design for John Napier, Best Lighting Design for David Hersey, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for T.S. Eliot, and Best Scenic Design for John Napier.
What Tony Awards has Cats won?
Cats has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for T.S. Eliot, Best Choreography for Gillian Lynne, Best Costume Design for John Napier, Best Lighting Design for David Hersey, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for T.S. Eliot, and Best Scenic Design for John Napier.
What awards has Cats been nominated for?
Cats has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for John Napier, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for David Heresy, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for T.S. Eliot, and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Andrew Lloyd Webber.
What awards has Cats won?
Cats has won several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for John Napier, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for David Heresy, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for T.S. Eliot, and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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