Cats 1981 - Articles Page 18

Ages: 6+
Opened: May 11, 1981
Closing: May 11, 2002

Cats - 1981 - West End History , Info & More

Based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot

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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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El Dorado Musical Theatre Presents CATS, 4/9-4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2010


CATS on stage at El Dorado from April 9 to 25, 2010.

Northern Stage Presents GREATER TUNA 4/14 - 5/2
by Charlie Piane - Apr 6, 2010


Laughter will fill the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction as Northern Stage's presents the Off-Broadway smash Greater Tuna. This madcap romp features two veteran Northern Stage actors, Scott Cote (Beauty & the Beast, Cabaret, Moon Over Buffalo) and Kevin Loreque (I Am My Own Wife, The Full Monty, CATS, The Elephant Man, Cabaret,) playing 19 characters-men, women, even Yippy the dog-in 90 minutes. With 15-second costume changes and rapid-fire humor, this promises to be an audience favorite.

Tickets to CATS Engagement at The Cannon Theater On Sale 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is returning to Toronto for 8 performances only. CATS will play the Canon Theatre from May 25 - 30 only. Tickets go on sale on Saturday March 27, 2010.

CATS returns to Toronto At The Cannon Theater 5/25-30, Tickets On Sale 3/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 23, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is returning to Toronto for 8 performances only. CATS will play the Canon Theatre from May 25 - 30 only. Tickets go on sale on Saturday March 27, 2010.

CATS Ends Run at the Pantages Theatre, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2010


CATS, the family favorite which helped revolutionize musical theatre will end its limited engagement at the Pantages Theatre on March 21st.

Photo Flash: Melanie Griffith Honors Mom Tippi Hedren with Achievement Award, 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2010


Tippi Hedren, the quintessential Hitchcock heroine and star of the legendary director's The Birds and Marnie, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Humane Society of the United States' 24th Genesis Awards for dedicating more than 40 years to the protection of animals. Actress Melanie Griffith will present the prestigious honor to her mother at the gala event on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.

El Dorado Musical Theatre Announces Their Upcoming Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010


El Dorado Musical Theatre is an award-winning, regional youth theater based in El Dorado Hills, California. (About a 20 minute drive East of Sacramento.)

CATS Returns to Pantages Theatre 3/9-3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


CATS, the family favorite which helped revolutionize musical theatre returns to the Pantages Theatre for a strictly limited two week engagement March 9 through 21st.

El Dorado Musical Theatre Presents CATS, 4/9-4/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2010


CATS on stage at El Dorado from April 9 to 25, 2010.

CATS Lands at Colonial Theatre; Tickets On Sale March 7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre, makes its return to Boston April 13 - 18 for one week only at Boston's Colonial Theatre. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 7 and will be available through an authorized ticket seller found only at Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, at all Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston and directly at the box office of Boston's Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston during normal business hours Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm.

CATS Returns to Detroit at the Fisher Theatre, May 18-23
by Mary Hanrahan - Mar 2, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for eight performances, May 18-23, 2010. Produced by CATS-Eye, LLC, the national tour of CATS is the only production in North America sanctioned by Andrew Lloyd Webber. With original direction by Trevor Nunn and choreography by Gillian Lynne this is the CATS credited with the British invasion of Broadway. The national tour of CATS recently celebrated its 27th anniversary season, holding its place as the longest continuously touring Broadway musical in history.

Photo Flash: Melanie Griffith Honors Mom Tippi Hedren with Achievement Award, 3/20
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 26, 2010


Tippi Hedren, the quintessential Hitchcock heroine and star of the legendary director's The Birds and Marnie, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Humane Society of the United States' 24th Genesis Awards for dedicating more than 40 years to the protection of animals. Actress Melanie Griffith will present the prestigious honor to her mother at the gala event on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.

CATS : A Brazilian Production Opens in Sao Paulo!
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - Feb 26, 2010


The Metropolitan Room Announces March 2010 Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.

El Dorado Musical Theatre Holds Auditions For CATS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2010


CATS Auditions February 8, 2010 at 3:30 pm, Online Registration opens January 25 at 8:00 pm Cast size is limited so save your space by registering early!

CATS Closes at The Arnoff Center 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2010


CATS will play its final performance at the Arnoff Theatre on Saturday, February 6, 2010.

CATS Comes To The Arnoff Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is returning to the Aronoff Center for three performances as a Fifth Third Bank Broadway Across America 09/10 Special Presentation.

CATS Closes at the Benedum Center 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010


CATS will close at the Benedum Center on January 31, 2010.

El Dorado Musical Theatre Offers A Chance To Learn CATS Audition Dance, 1/31
by Samantha Jacobsen - Jan 25, 2010


Want to learn the CATS audition dance? Debbie Wilson will be teaching the dance combination for the CATS auditions.

CATS Returns to the Benedum Center 1/26-31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theater is returning to Pittsburgh's Benedum Center on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, for six nights only.

Online Registration Opens 1/25 for Auditions for El Dorado's Production of CATS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2010


CATS Auditions February 8, 2010 at 3:30 pm, Online Registration opens January 25 at 8:00 pm Cast size is limited so save your space by registering early!

El Dorado Musical Theatre Holds Auditions For CATS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2010


CATS Auditions February 8, 2010 at 3:30 pm, Online Registration opens January 25 at 8:00 pm Cast size is limited so save your space by registering early!

CATS Returns to Pantages Theatre 3/9-3/21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2010


CATS, the family favorite which helped revolutionize musical theatre returns to the Pantages Theatre for a strictly limited two week engagement March 9 through 21st.

CATS Comes To The Arnoff Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theatre is returning to the Aronoff Center for three performances as a Fifth Third Bank Broadway Across America 09/10 Special Presentation.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Presents CATS, 2/12-2/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2010


The show that revolutionized musical theater is coming to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for five performances.

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

Cats - 1981 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
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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