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Cats Kommt Als Sommergastspiel 2025 Ins Linzer Musiktheater
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 13, 2024

CATS will be performed at Musiktheater Linz from July 9 to August 3, 2025, presented by Landestheater Linz, ATG Entertainment, and David Ian for Crossroads Live.

REVIEW: SUNSET BOULEVARD Showcases Australian Talent But Brightman Doesn't Quite Get The Return Her Norma Wanted
by Jade Kops - Sep 2, 2024

Andew Lloyd Webber (Music), Don Black (Book & Lyrics) and Christopher Hampton’s (Book & Lyrics) SUNSET BOULEVARD is given a reworking for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment by director Paul Warwick Griffin.  

Museum of Broadway Adds Costumes From CATS, GIGI, JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

The Museum of Broadway announced the debut of new costumes and accessories on-view now including CATS, Gigi, Jaja's African Hair Braiding, and more!

The Metropolitan Opera's 2023"24 Live in HD Series to Continue With Verdi's NABUCCO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2023–24 Live in HD season continues with the live transmission of Verdi’s early masterpiece Nabucco. Learn how to watch!

Review: NABUCCO, Verdi's First Big Hit, Returns to the Met with a Terrifying Monastyrska
by Richard Sasanow - Oct 2, 2023

The Met’s production of NABUCCO from Elijah Moshinsky may date back to 2001 but its style hearkens back even further--a fancy, old-fashioned unit set that uses the house’s big turntable--and it’s a whale of a show, design-wise, thanks to John Napier’s scenic design.

The Met: Live in HD 2023-24 Season to Feature DEAD MAN WALKING, X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOM X & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023

Get ready for an incredible lineup! The Met: Live in HD has revealed its 2023-24 season, featuring nine must-see performances. Find out when and where you can catch these amazing shows in this article.

Verdi's NABUCCO to Return to the Metropolitan Opera in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2023

Experience the powerful drama of Verdi's Nabucco as it returns to the Metropolitan Opera this September. Learn about the dates and ticket information for this must-see production. Don't miss your chance to witness this epic performance.

Review: CATS is the Latest Musical to Prowl Onto the Vancouver Stage
by Alyson Eng - May 27, 2023

At some point in their lives, most people have heard of the musical: CATS. Whether it’s because of its unique costumes or iconic songs, CATS will always be a Broadway classic. This week, Broadway Across Canada and Troika Entertainment brought the musical to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Review: SIX: THE MUSICAL at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
by Evan Henerson - May 20, 2023

The tour of SIX at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, is 90 minutes of partying with performers Khaila Wilcoxon, Storm Lever, Natalie Paris, Olivia Donalson, Courtney Mack and Gabriela Carrillo as killer – or maybe make that killed? - MCs.

CATS Comes To Bank Of America Performing Arts Center In May!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2023

The American Theatre Guild will present one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS SERIES and will take the Bank of America Performing Arts Center stage May 11–14, 2023.

Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Sends Message Of Support to Ukrainian Students Performing CATS in Bomb Shelter
by Alan Henry - Mar 23, 2023

Students at a school in Kiyv recorded a production of the musical CATS from their bomb shelter amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Purchase College To Honor Technical Theatre Legend William M. Mensching On April 24
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2023

Purchase College, State University of New York’s Broadway Technical Theatre History Project, will present the Ninth Broadway technical “Backstage Legends and Masters Award” to theater legend, William M. (Bill) Mensching on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7 p.m. at The Performing Arts Center on campus, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase, NY.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS Will Play Mayo Performing Arts Center From, March 10-March 12
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2023

One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Morristown's Mayo Performing Arts Center from Friday, March 10 – Sunday, March 12.

CATS Returns To Philadelphia By Popular Demand March 14 " 19 On The Kimmel Cultural Campus
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2023

One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will return to Philadelphia March 14 through March 19, 2023, at the Miller Theater (formerly Merriam Theater), presented by the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization.

Review: CATS at National Theatre
by Hannah Wing - Jan 18, 2023

So, should you attend the Jellicle Ball? Absolutely. Cats is one of those musicals that will stay with you, whether you see it for the first time or twentieth time. think of CATS at National Theatre?

CATS On Sale At The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2022

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the on sale date for one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS.

CATS On Sale At Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium This Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium for three performances, Feb. 17 – 18, 2023, as part of a new North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.

Review: CATS at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theater
by Jared Fessler - Oct 26, 2022

What did our critic think of CATS at Orpheum? Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America!

Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS Comes To Cleveland, November 1-20
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2022

One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Playhouse Square from November 1-20 as part of a multi-season North American tour.

Review: CATS at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
by Linda Hodges - Sep 22, 2022

What did our critic, Linda Hodges think of CATS at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts?

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