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Broadway's CATS On Sale At Hobby Center, August 2
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2019


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Houston from October 22 to October 27, 2019 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 2, 2019.

Tickets On Sale June 9th For CATS At Detroit's Fisher Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2019


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Detroit from September 3-15, 2019 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Rialto Chatter: Could Taylor Swift And Jennifer Hudson Have Dueling CATS Oscar Songs?
by Alan Henry - May 30, 2019


The Blast reports that Taylor Swift and Jennifer Hudson may release competing new songs for the upcoming CATS film.

Taylor Swift Explains How She'll Look in Tom Hooper's CATS Movie
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2019


Tom Hooper's upcoming adaptation of Cats is on its way to the big screen and Taylor Swift, who plays Bambalurina in the film, told Entertainment Weekly about what to expect from the fur-filled film.

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.

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.

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!

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.

BWW Flashback: A Look Back on OKLAHOMA's Broadway History
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2019


Oklahoma! is back on the Great White Way! Oklahoma! is no stranger to Broadway. In fact, it's been here five times before. Take a look back at the Broadway history of this iconic musical!

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.

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.

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!

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.

National Tour Of CATS Opens Next Week At PPAC
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2019


Excitement is building at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI, as the North American tour opening of the first ever Broadway revival of CATS approaches at the Theatre, January 22 - 27, 2019. To date, sixteen national tours have opened at PPAC since 2008. The CATS national tour launch will bring this number to seventeen national tour openings.

National Tour Of CATS Opens Next Week At PPAC
by Julie Musbach - Jan 14, 2019


Excitement is building at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI, as the North American tour opening of the first ever Broadway revival of CATS approaches at the Theatre, January 22 - 27, 2019. To date, sixteen national tours have opened at PPAC since 2008. The CATS national tour launch will bring this number to seventeen national tour openings.

CATS On Sale At Broadway In Austin
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2018


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Austin from May 7 - 12, 2019 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018.

CATS To Play San Jose's Center For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2018


Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, is thrilled to announce that CATS-one of the biggest hits in theatrical history-will come to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd) for a limited engagement February 19-24, 2019 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Single tickets ($43-$153) are on-sale now at www.broadwaysanjose.com, in-person at the City National Civic Box Office (150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose), or by calling 800-982-ARTS (2787). Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 669-242-8559. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.  

CATS Film To Feature 'Astonishing' Technology; Full Casting Revealed
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2018


Production began today at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK for the big screen adaptation of Cats, which is set to hit theatres on December 20, 2019!

Commence the Jellicle Ball! Production Begins in UK for CATS Film
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2018


Production began today at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK for the big screen adaptation of Cats, which is set to hit theatres on December 20, 2019!

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