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Cats Revival 2014

Ages: 6+
Opened: December 1, 2014
Closing: January 06, 2015

Cats - 2014 West End History , Info & More


London Palladium
8 Argyll St, Soho London

On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, makes the Jellicle choice and announces which of them will go up to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.

Cats is directed by Trevor Nunn, with Gillian Lynne as Associate Director and Choreographer and designs by John Napier. Book is by T. S. Eliot with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Chrissie Cartwright, long term Associate Director of Cats, will work for Trevor Nunn and Gillian Lynne in re-directing the production for the London Palladium.

Cats, one of the longest-running shows in West End and on Broadway, received its world premiere at the New London Theatre in 1981 where it played for 21 record-breaking years and almost 9,000 performances. The production was the winner of the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Musical. In 1983 the Broadway production became the recipient of seven Tony awards including Best Musical, and ran for eighteen years. Since its world premiere, Cats has been presented in over 26 countries, has been translated into 10 languages and has been seen by over 50 million people world-wide. Both the original London and Broadway cast recordings won Grammy Awards for Best Cast Album. The classic Lloyd Webber score includes Memory which has been recorded by over 150 artists from Barbra Streisand and Johnny Mathis to Liberace and Barry Manilow.

Cats was originally produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group Limited.


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Palladium's CATS, Starring Jane McDonald, Begins Summer Run at Blackpool Opera House Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 9, 2015


Jane McDonald takes on the starring role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS when it returns to Blackpool direct from its sell-out season at the London Palladium in the West End. Jane, who is one of Britain's best loved singers, presenters and entertainers, will play the role of Grizabella. The hit show will run at the Blackpool Opera House for a strictly limited eight weeks from tonight 9 July and the Blackpool performances will be the only place theatre-goers can see CATS North of London in 2015.

Beverley Knight Heads to the Heaviside Layer in CATS at the Palladium
by BWW News Desk - June 4, 2015


The Daily Mail writes that Andrew Lloyd Webber has picked Beverley Knight to lead the London return of Cats as 'Grizabella' this autumn. Not only that, but the famed composer cast her without an audition.

CATS Heads to New Zealand in September
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2015


According to the New Zealand Herald, Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest West End revival of Cats is headed to Auckland's Civic Theatre this September.

CATS Confirmed for Palladium Return This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2015


Andrew Lloyd Webber has confirmed earlier rumors of Cats' return to the London Palladium. The Daily Mail reports that the musical will run from October 23, 2015 to January 2, 2016 at the venue.

STAGE TUBE: Watch as Kerry Ellis Becomes 'Grizabella' in West End's CATS!
by Nicole Rosky - March 17, 2015


Kerry Ellis has just joined the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical Cats playing the role of Grizabella, and below, you can watch as she transforms into her character! Based on T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Cats returned to the West End last month with the original creative team - Director Trevor Nunn, Associate Director and Choreographer Gillian Lynne, Designer John Napier and Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber - reunited for the Palladium run.

Palladium's CATS Set for Summer Run at Blackpool Opera House
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2015


The Daily Mail writes that Andrew Lloyd Webber's London Palladium version of CATS, which starred Nicole Scherzinger (and later Kerry Ellis) in the role of 'Grizabella', is lining up a six-week summer run at the Blackpool Opera House, beginning July 9.

Hot Listen: Nicole Scherzinger Sings CATS' 'Memory'; Andrew Lloyd Webber Thinks It's the Best Version Ever
by Nicole Rosky - February 12, 2015


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Nicole Scherzinger just made her West End stage debut as 'Grizabella' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical Cats, and according to a recent interview with the Daily Mail, Webber has plans to bring the show (and his new star) to Broadway. CLICK HERE to listen to Scherzinger's version of 'Memory' on 'The Chris Evans Beakfast Show.' Skip to 2hr 11min to listen to the full interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber and the song!

Photo Coverage: There's a New Glamour Cat in Town! First Look at Kerry Ellis As 'Grizabella' in West End's CATS
by Carrie Dunn - February 12, 2015


Kerry Ellis has joined the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical Cats playing the role of Grizabella - and here she is!

Andrew Lloyd Webber Wants CATS to Return to the Palladium Next Christmas
by BWW News Desk - February 5, 2015


According to the Daily Mail, Andrew Lloyd Webber wants Cats to return to the London Palladium over the holiday season next December before the musical pounces back to Broadway in 2016 -- hopefully starring Nicole Scherzinger.

STAGE TUBE: CATS' Nicole Scherzinger Covers Sam Smith!
by Nicole Rosky - January 14, 2015


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Nicole Scherzinger just made her West End stage debut as 'Grizabella' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical Cats, and according to a recent interview with the Daily Mail, Webber has plans to bring the show (and his new star) to Broadway. He told DM: 'Cats will now definitely go to Broadway again. It's very exciting.' On Scherzinger's future involvement, he added: 'I would very greatly hope she would do it. To do something like that in America would open up a billion doors for her.'He continued: 'She is what you might call an American theatre babe. I do believe she is the most exciting musical theatre artist I have found - well, that I have worked with - in very, very many years. I really do.' In the video below, Scherzinger performs and acoustic cover of Sam Smith's 'I'm Not the Only One.' Check it out below!

Broadway's Next Glamour Cat? Meet Nicole Scherzinger!
by Nicole Rosky - January 8, 2015


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Nicole Scherzinger just made her West End stage debut as 'Grizabella' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical Cats, and according to a recent interview with the Daily Mail, Webber has plans to bring the show (and his new star) to Broadway. He told DM: 'Cats will now definitely go to Broadway again. It's very exciting.' On Scherzinger's future involvement, he added: 'I would very greatly hope she would do it. To do something like that in America would open up a billion doors for her.'He continued: 'She is what you might call an American theatre babe. I do believe she is the most exciting musical theatre artist I have found - well, that I have worked with - in very, very many years. I really do.' The idea of Nicole making her Broadway debut has us excited about a Broadway revival. BroadwayWorld wants you to get to know Scherzinger by watching some of her performances from Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Dreamgirls, Rent, and even Cats below! How do you think she'll do on Broadway?

Kerry Ellis to Join UK's CATS; Extends to April 25
by Christina Mancuso - January 5, 2015


Due to extraordinary public demand, Andrew Lloyd Webber's record breaking Cats today announces the release of over 100,000 new tickets for sale. Now booking at the London Palladium to 25 April 2015, tickets for Cats are from £20 with top price seats at £59.50 and children's tickets at half price for Monday to Thursdayperformances (see listings information below).

Photo Flash: The Jellicle Cats are Back! New Production Photos of West End Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS!
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2014


Nicole Scherzinger just made her West End stage debut as 'Grizabella' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical Cats, returning to the West End for a strictly limited run at the London Palladium. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a new look at the cast in action!

Cats FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Cats and what's the order?
Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats
The Naming of Cats
The Invitation to the Jellicle Ball
The Old Gumbie Cat
The Rum Tum Tugger
Grizabella, the Glamour Cat
Bustopher Jones
Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer
Old Deuteronomy
The Awefull Battle of the Pekes and Pollicles
The Marching Songs of the Pollicle Dogs
The Jellicle Ball
Memory
The Moments of Happiness
Gus: The Theatre Cat
Growltiger's Last Stand
The Ballad of Billy McCaw
Skimbleshanks
Macavity
Mr. Mistoffolees
The Journey to the Heavyside Layer
The Ad-dressing of Cats
In Quella Tepida Notte

Cats History

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

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