Block, Page, et al. to Star in Muny's CATS 7/19-7/25

Stephanie J. Block, Ken Page, and Lara Teeter will star in CATS, St. Louis's Muny has announced on its official website.  Block will play Grizabella, while Page will play Old Deuteronomy and Teeter will play Munkustrap.  The production will run at the Muny from July 19 to July 25, with all performances at 8:15pm.

The cast will also include Michael Brian Dunn, Joseph Medeiros, Kevin Loreque, Christine Negherbon, Kiira Schmidt, Julie Tolivar, Lisa Karlin, Ryan Breslin, Lauren Masiello, Laura Irion, Heather Mieko, Drew Humphrey, AJ Hughes, Sarah Marchetti, Alex DeLeo, Joey Dudding,Anne Markt, Kelly O'Neill, Charles Osborne and Teddy Stevenson.

The Muny's description of CATS reads, "It's the night of the Jellicle Ball, and cats of every description have gathered in a back alley, slinking around the refuse and cast-offs of the human world. Every cat has his say, and the theatre cat, the Siamese cat, and the bedraggled old Grizabella tell the stories of their lives...and wait. Only one of them will travel on to the Heavyside Layer. Which one will it be? The energy and elegance that has made CATS one of Broadway's longest-running musicals also make it a purr-fect show for the whole family."

To purchase tickets for CATS, visit The Muny Ticket Office in Forest Park, St. Louis; visit a Metrotix outlet; call (314) 534-1111; or visit www.metrotix.com.  For more information, including ticket pricing, visit www.muny.org.

Stephanie J. Block's Broadway credits include 9 TO 5, WICKED, THE PIRATE QUEEN, and THE BOY FROM OZ.  She has also performed extensively in concert and in regional productions, including CRAZY FOR YOU, OLIVER, FUNNY GIRL, BYE BYE BIRDIE, and SOUTH PACIFIC.  She has also released a solo album, 'This Place I Know.'

Ken Page originated the role of Old Deuteronomy in CATS on Broadway.  His other Broadway credits include THE WIZ, GUYS AND DOLLS, and AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'.  His other stage credits include CHILDREN OF EDEN, and Randy Newman'S FAUST, and his screen credits include 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.'

Lara Teeter's Broadway credits include ON YOUR TOES, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE.  His other stage credits include STREET SCENE, THE WIZARD OF OZ, SHE LOVES ME, MY FAIR LADY, and OKLAHOMA!

Photo Credit: Stephen Sorokoff