CATS
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About
CATS is Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic sung-through musical, based on T.S. Eliot's poetry collection Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. The show follows the Jellicles, a tribe of felines who gather on one magical night to determine which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and begin a new life. A record-breaking phenomenon that defined megamusical theatre, CATS remains the fifth-longest-running Broadway show and eighth-longest West End production of all time‚a timeless brand with enduring global reach and proven licensing appeal across theatrical, educational, and touring markets.
Highlights
43-year legacy with 77+ million viewers worldwide across 54 countries and 23 languages since 1981
Grammy Award-winning Broadway cast recording; 'Memory' recorded by 150+ artists from Streisand to Liberace
1983 Tony Award winner for Best Musical; original 1981 Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical
Recent critical triumph: CATS: The Jellicle Ball won three 2026 Tony Awards for Direction, Choreography, and Costume Design
Multi-generational appeal with Young Actors' Edition licensed for schools and amateur theatre across North America
Continuously adapted and reimagined‚ including bold ballroom-culture reinterpretation and new Regent's Park production debuting July 2026
Recent News
Jun 2026
CATS: The Jellicle Ball wins three Tony Awards, making costume designer Qween Jean first openly trans winner
Apr 2026
CATS: The Jellicle Ball opens on Broadway at Broadhurst Theatre; ballroom-inspired reimagining receives widespread critical acclaim
Jul 2026
Brand-new CATS production opens at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie
Dec 2025
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