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Ages: 6+
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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How to Watch 2026 Tony Award Nominees at Home: THE LOST BOYS, SCHMIGADOON! & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2026


The nominations are here for the 2026 Tony Awards. This year, a high number of titles have onscreen counterparts, and we have rounded up how to watch these versions at home, from The Lost Boys to Schmigadoon!

Review Roundup: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026


CATS: The Jellicle Ball has officially brought its runway to Broadway! The musical revival opens tonight Broadhurst Theatre. Did the critics have a ball at this innovative new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical classic? Find out in our review roundup!

CATS UK Tour Extends With New 2027 Dates Following Regent’s Park Run
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026


A new UK tour of CATS will launch in October 2026 at Theatre Royal Plymouth before continuing through June 2027. Directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, the production originates at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

Tour Dates Revealed For New UK Tour of CATS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026


The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's global sensation, CATS, will embark on a major UK tour soon, and full dates for the forthcoming tour have now been revealed.

CATS Now Playing At Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026


Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre will present CATS, the beloved musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, now through April 4, 2026, featuring classic songs and innovative staging.

Brisbane Welcomes 40th Anniversary Tour of CATS as Limited Tickets Released
by Gillian Blum - Feb 8, 2026


The 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats opened to thunderous applause and a standing ovation at its final destination, the Lyric Theatre, QPAC for a short season until February 22.

CATS Returns to Sands Theatre This October; Waitlist Now Open
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Jan 31, 2026


This October, one of musical theater’s most iconic spectacles makes its long-awaited return to the Red Dot. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking, genre-defining musical CATS will leap back onto the stage at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, for a strictly limited season.

Sir Trevor Nunn Directs EASY VIRTUE at Arts Theatre Cambridge
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026


Renowned director Sir Trevor Nunn returns to Arts Theatre Cambridge to direct EASY VIRTUE, featuring Alice Orr-Ewing, Michael Praed, and Greta Scacchi.

Final Tickets on Sale For The 40th Anniversary Tour of CATS in Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025


Final tickets have been released for the Brisbane season of the 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical CATS which will play at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC.

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Cast Set For CATS The Musical in South Africa
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025


The cast has been announced for the highly anticipated return of CATS - one of the most iconic and beloved musicals in theatre history. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

New Production of CATS is Coming to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Ahead of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025


In Summer 2026 a brand-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's global sensation, CATS, is headed to the outdoor setting of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie.

Feature: RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND Return to the Venetian
by Debbie Hall - Sep 23, 2025


Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, featuring Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Hamish Stuart, Warren Ham, Buck Johnson, and Gregg Bissonette, returns for a third year to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas from Sept. 24-27.

Final Perth Tickets Now On Sale For CATS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025


The 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical CATS is currently playing in Adelaide after a run in Sydney. Final seats for the Perth season of the 40th Anniversary production have been released.

Nikiya Mathis, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, & More Earn 2025 Hewes Design Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025


The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has revealed the 2025 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 61st annual ceremony on October 20 in New York.

Previews: CATS torna al Teatro Arcimboldi Milano
by Sara Altea Balestra - Aug 1, 2025


Il musical dei record torna in Italia. Il tour internazionale di Cats, nella sua versione originale, farà tappa a Trieste e a Milano.

Interview: Rynn Vogel And Adam J. Jefferis on Mashing Up Shakespeare in ROSWELL THAT ENDS WELL
by Melissa Heckscher - Aug 1, 2025


Writer and director Rynn Vogel and her husband, Adam J. Jefferis talk about their latest Shakespeare mashup, Roswell That Ends Well, running weekends, August 2–24, at Media Park in downtown Culver City.

Tickets on Sale For Brisbane Season of CATS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025


Tickets for the Brisbane season of the 40th Anniversary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS have been released on pre-sale today, with General Public sales from Friday 25 July.

CATS Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Australia
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025


This record-breaking musical production will commemorate its 40th anniversary in Australia with a celebratory performance attended by many of the original Australian cast and crew.

Broadway 2026 Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2026


Broadway shows 2026 are here! Daniel Radcliffe, Adrien Brody, Taraji P. Henson & more star in an incredible season of plays, musicals & revivals. See the full list!

Broadway Conductor Sue Anderson Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025


BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Broadway conductor Sue Anderson. Learn more about the life and career of Sue Anderson on BroadwayWorld.

Review: CATS Returns to Sydney’s Theatre Royal After 40 Years
by Jade Kops - Jun 22, 2025


CATS, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s (Music) musical theatre adaptation of T. S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats” returns its original Australian home, Sydney’s Theatre Royal. 

Honorees Revealed For the Stage Managers' Association Del Hughes Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025


The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. Learn more here!

Who Will Win at the 2025 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 2, 2025


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

EGOT Explained: Who Has Joined the Elite Group and Who Is Close to Making History?
by Sidney Paterra - May 26, 2025


Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

Cats History

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
2026   West End
West End

Cats - 1981 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Cats — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2002 Olivier Awards Audience Award for Most Popular Show 0
1981 Evening Standard Awards Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 0
1981 Olivier Awards Actor of the Year in a Musical Wayne Sleep
1981 Olivier Awards Designer of the Year John Napier
1981 Olivier Awards Director of the Year Trevor Nunn
1981 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Andrew Lloyd Webber
1981 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Trevor Nunn
1981 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Richard Stilgoe
1981 Olivier Awards Outstanding Achievement of the Year in a Musical Gillian Lynne

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