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Broadway Theaters: A Complete Guide to All 41 Broadway Theatres
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2019


What makes a Broadway theatre? Technically any venue with 500 seats or more, located along Broadway in New York City's Theatre District is a Broadway theatre, and the art that is produced in these special places is widely considered the highest form of theatrical entertainment in the world. Today, forty-one theatres are technically Broadway houses, each with their own rich history. Below, we're giving you the scoop on the life of every one of them!

BWW Review: North American Tour of CATS Epitomizes Excellence
by Lacey Cannon Gonzales - May 9, 2019


This production of CATS epitomizes excellence in musical theatre. Putting a show of this caliber in the capable hands of this almost universally young cast is a move that pays off. With fresh, revitalizing energy, soaring music, and jaw-dropping choreography, CATS is sure to delight fans of the original show and a whole new generation of theatergoers. Hurry up and catch this spectacular show before it leaves Austin on May 12th.

CATS Set to Roar at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by Julie Musbach - May 6, 2019


The groundbreaking song-and-dance spectacular CATS is coming to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage!

National Tour of CATS Plays Record-Breaking Engagement In Denver
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2019


The Denver Center for the Performing Arts announced today that for its 10th Denver engagement, the 2019 North American Tour of CATS has broken the box office record for the highest-gross of an eight-performance engagement at The Buell Theatre. The production grossed $1,724,149.75 during the show's April 24-28, 2019 engagement, creating an estimated economic impact of more than $6.2 million to Denver from travel, hotels, restaurants, parking and other businesses patronized by both theatergoers and production staff. This figure is based upon a Broadway League report which found that, on average, when a Broadway show is in a city, it contributes an economic impact of roughly 3.6 times the gross ticket sales to the local metropolitan area's economy.

TO GILLIE WITH LOVE Comes to The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Featuring Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2019


An unforgettable evening of stellar performances in celebration of the prolific and dearly-loved director choreographer, Gillian Lynne DBE will take place on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 7.30pm at The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane in London.

Taylor Swift Talks About 'CATS School' in New Interview
by Alan Henry - Apr 25, 2019


In an interview, Taylor Swift - who will play Bombalurina in the upcoming cinematic adaptation of the hit Broadway musicals CATS, shared a new detail about what went on during the shooting of the project.

Come to the Jellicle Ball! London Revival Production of CATS Visits Manila!
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 10, 2019


The acclaimed London revival production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS comes to Manila for a strictly limited run at the Theatre at Solaire, starting November 6, 2019.

BREAKING VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Sings 'Memory' From The CATS Film
by Alan Henry - Apr 3, 2019


BroadwayWorld has just learned that at a special CinemaCon event today, Jennifer Hudson performed 'Memory' - Grizabella's soaring second act ballad which convinces the Jellicles to select her to be the cat which is reborn to a new Jellicle life.

Production Has Wrapped on Tom Hooper's CATS Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 2, 2019


Working Title has announced that production has wrapped at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK for the big screen adaptation of Cats, which is set to hit theatres on December 20, 2019!

BWW Review: Twilight of the Gods: SUNSET BOULEVARD Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 29, 2019


Glamour, power and greed in the musical that made history on Broadway. This is 'Sunset Boulevard', a super production that premiered on March 22 at Teatro Santander, Sao Paulo, and marks the return to the stages of one of the most beloved Brazilian theater duo: Marisa Orth and Daniel Boaventura. They will be the protagonists of the seven Tony Awards winning musical, featuring songs by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

CATS Returns To Sacramento, April 2-7
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2019


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Sacramento from April 2 - 7 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets are on sale now.

Wake Up With BWW 3/22: HADESTOWN Begins Previews, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy Friday! Finish off your week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

Global Roundup 3/14: Britney Musical Comes To Chicago, Alice Ripley in INTO THE WOODS, DIANA Reviews, and More!
by BWW Special - Mar 15, 2019


BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature the new Britney Spears Musical, Alice Ripley in INTO THE WOODS, review for Diana in California, the CATS film and more!

CATS Comes To The Paramount Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019


KeyBank Broadway at The Paramount has announced that the tour of the first ever Broadway revival of CATS is coming to Seattle for a limited one-week engagement at The Paramount Theatre from March 26 through March 31.

THE CATS Comes to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite 3/2 - Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2019


THE CATS is coming to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite in Portugal March 2nd to 5th, 2019.

Idris Elba Talks CATS and Working With Taylor Swift
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2019


Idris Elba is gearing up for the upcoming Cats film, in which he will play the role of Macavity. He recently chatted with Variety at a screening of his new Netflix series, Turn Up Charlie, about the film and what it was like working with Taylor Swift.

Ian McKellen Apologizes For Insensitive Remarks About Abuse Allegations
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2019


According to Vanity Fair, Ian McKellen recently made some offensive remarks regarding abuse allegations.

THE CATS Comes to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite 3/2 - 3/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2019


THE CATS is coming to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite in Portugal March 2nd to 5th, 2019.

VIDEO: CATS Opens at the Hollywood Pantages in Los Angeles
by Alan Henry - Feb 28, 2019


CATS opened in Los Angeles last night, and Hollywood came out to walk the Jellicle carpet! Check out video from the opening night below!

THE CATS Comes to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite 3/2 - 3/5
by Alan Henry - Feb 20, 2019


THE CATS is coming to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite in Portugal March 2nd to 5th, 2019.

Throwing Out My CDs by Ben Rimalower: THE WIZ
by Ben Rimalower - Feb 15, 2019


This week's decluttering is only freeing up a tiny bit of space in my collection, but it represents an enormous place in my heart. The only version of The Wiz I have on CD is the AMAZING/IF YOU DON'T KNOW IT, YOU'RE NOT A REAL BROADWAY FAN original cast album starring Stephanie Mills. I do have the movie soundtrack in my iTunes and the soundtrack of 'The Wiz Live!' is on Apple Music, so let's dive in.

Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino Win Big at the 2019 GRAMMY AWARDS - Full Winners List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 10, 2019


Music's Biggest Night - the GRAMMYs - is here! Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. 

THE CATS Comes to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite 3/2 - 3/5
by Alan Henry - Feb 7, 2019


THE CATS is coming to Teatro Municipal Joaquimbenite in Portugal March 2nd to 5th, 2019.

Exclusive Photos: Get A First Look At CATS on Tour!
by Alan Henry - Jan 25, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new national touring company of CATS! The Jellicle Cats include Phillip Deceus as 'Alonzo,' McGee Maddox as 'Bill Bailey/Rum Tum Tugger,' Lexie Plath as 'Bombalurina,' Mariah Reives as 'Cassandra,' PJ DiGaetano as 'Coricopat,' Liz Schmitz as 'Demeter,' Keri Rene Fuller as 'Grizabella,' Kaitlyn Davidson as 'Jellylorum,' Emily Jeanne Phillips as 'Jennyanydots,' Tion Gaston as 'Mistoffelees,' Tony D'Alelio as 'Mungojerrie,' Dan Hoy as 'Munkustrap,' Timothy Gulan as 'Peter/Bustopher Jones/Asparagus,' Tyler John Logan as 'Plato/Macavity,' Anthony Michael Zas as 'Pouncival,' Rose Iannaccone as 'Rumpelteazer,' Ahren Victory as 'Sillabub,' Ethan Saviet as 'Skimbleshanks,' Halli Toland as 'Tantomile,' Devin Neilson as 'Tumblebrutus,' Brandon Michael Nase as 'Victor/Old Deuteronomy,' Caitlin Bond as 'Victoria,' along with Zachary S. Berger, Nicholas Burrage, Erin Chupinsky, Maria Failla, Justin W. Geiss, Charlotte O'Dowd, Adam Richardson, Tricia Tanguy, and Andy Zimmermann.

CPLG Will Represent Webber's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CATS, and STARLIGHT EXPRESS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2019


CPLG has been appointed worldwide licensing agent by Andrew Lloyd Webber'sThe Really Useful Group, to represent the composer's best-known, award-winning musicals - The Phantom of the Opera, CATS and Starlight Express.

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