David Hersey News

Get David Hersey Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Ballet Star Robert Fairchild Joins CATS Film
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2018


It has been announced that ballet star Robert Fairchild has been added to the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS.

CATS Dances Into UNM This May!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2018


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Albuquerque from May 16-19 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 30, 2018.To purchase tickets, visit unmtickets.com, popejoypresents.com, call 505-925-5858, or visit the UNM Ticket Offices at the UNM Bookstore and Dreamstyle Arena (The Pit). For groups ten or more inquire at groups@popejoypresents.com.

Andy Blankenbuehler Will Choreograph the Upcoming CATS Film
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2018


Andy Blankenbuehler, Tony Award winning choreographer of Hamilton, is set to choreograph the upcoming film adaptation of Cats, according to Deadline.

Singer Jason Derulo To Play Rum Tum Tugger in CATS Film
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018


It has been reported that R&B superstar Jason Derulo has joined the star-studded cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS.

Rebel Wilson To Play Jennyanydots in CATS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2018


Rebel Wilson is set to play the old Gumbie cat Jennyanydots in the film adaptation of CATS, according to Deadline.

VIDEO: Ian McKellen Tells Graham Norton How He's Preparing for the CATS Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 12, 2018


On Friday night's episode of 'The Graham Norton Show,' Ian McKellen was a guest. During the interview, Norton brought up McKellen's upcoming role alongside Dame Judi Dench in the musical film adaptation of 'Cats.' This prompted McKellen to show off some of his musical talent.

Steven McRae Will Play Skimbleshanks in the CATS Film
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2018


The Cats film has found its Railway Cat!

Tickets To CATS On Sale At Shea's Buffalo Theatre This Thursday
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2018


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Shea's Buffalo Theatre from February 5 to 10, 2019 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Presale tickets will be on sale from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 by using the password MEMORY. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.

Royal Ballet Principal Francesca Hayward Joins CATS Film as Victoria!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2018


Another kitten has joined the litter! According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, the Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward will reportedly play Victoria in the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats.

Keri Rene Fuller, Dan Hoy & More Will Lead CATS National Tour!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2018


Today, in celebration of National Cat Day, producers announced casting for the North American tour of the first ever Broadway revival of CATS. The multi-year tour will launch at Providence Performing Arts Center on January 22, 2019 and play 24 cities in its first season.

Tickets Go On Sale For CATS At PPAC Today
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2018


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will open at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI, Tuesday, January 22 to Sunday, January 27, 2019 as part of a multi-season North American tour. In Providence, CATS is part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series. CATS is recommended for ages 6 and up.

Judi Dench Signs On To Play Old Deuteronomy in Upcoming CATS Film
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2018


It has been reported that Academy Award winner Judi Dench will join the already star-studded cast of an upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats.

Idris Elba In Final Talks To Join the Upcoming CATS Film
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2018


As BroadwayWorld reported in July, Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson will lead Tom Hooper's upcoming film adaptation of CATs as 'Grizabella', alongside Ian McKellen, James Corden, and Taylor Swift. Until now, their roles had not yet been announced, but Andrew Lloyd Webber has just revealed that Swift will take on either Bombalurina or Demeter. 

Laurie Davidson Joins the Film Adaptation of CATS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 25, 2018


Laurie Davidson has joined the cast of CATS, according to Deadline. The Universal Pictures and Working Title film is based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic hit musical.

Who Will Taylor Swift Play in CATS Film? Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals Her Role!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2018


As BroadwayWorld reported in July, Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson will lead Tom Hooper's upcoming film adaptation of CATs as 'Grizabella', alongside Ian McKellen, James Corden, and Taylor Swift. Until now, their roles had not yet been announced, but Andrew Lloyd Webber has just revealed that Swift will take on either Bombalurina or Demeter. 

Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, and James Corden to Star in CATS Film
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2018


According to The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson has signed on to portray the iconic role of 'Grizabella' in the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS!

Royal Ballet's Wayne McGregor Will Choreograph Tom Hooper's Big Screen Adaptation of CATS
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 21, 2018


The stage is being set for the Jellicle Ball! According to The Stage,  the Royal Ballet's resident choreographer, Wayne McGregor, has signed on to choreograph Tom Hooper's big screen adaptation of Cats. Filming is set to begin in London this November. Casting is now underway.

How It All Began? The Story of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Jeffrey Kare - Apr 1, 2018


Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera that tells the story of the final week in the life of Jesus Christ. It begins with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ends with the crucifixion. It also highlights the political and interpersonal struggles between Jesus and one of his 12 apostles, Judas Iscariot that are not present in the Bible narratives.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Pens New Tune for CATS Film Adaptation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2018


Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical CATS, based on the poetry of T.S. Eliot, is one tiptoe closer to the big screen.

Final Week To Vote In The 2017 BroadwayWorld UK Awards
by Marianka Swain - Dec 4, 2017


The 2017 BroadwayWorld UK Awards honour the best productions from the past year around the country and the best long-running West End shows. Voting is open until midnight on Friday, 8 December, with the winners announced soon afterwards.

        4       …    

Get David Hersey Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos