Hudson, Judi Dench, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson, James Corden, Jasonĭerulo, Idris Elba, Ian McKellen and Francesca Hayward.ĬATS: Young Actors Edition opens as the Cats enter the junkyard and begin telling the audience about the history, actions and attitudes of their kind (“Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats”). A big screen adaptation,ĭirected by Tom Hooper, opened in December 2019, starring Jennifer Song “Memory,” which has been recorded by over 150 artists from Barbra Lloyd Webber’s magnificent musical score includes the poignant hit The original BroadwayĬast recording won the Grammy Award for Best Cast Album. Seen by more than 73 million people worldwide. Successful pre-tour run at the Neil Simon Theatre.īeen presented in over 30 countries, translated into 16 languages, and
The show returned to Broadway in 2016, where it had a Year, CATS opened at New York’s Winter Garden Theatre, its homeįor the next 18 years, garnering seven 1983 Tony Awards, including Best Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Musical. The groundbreaking production was the winner of the In 1981, where it played for 21 record-breaking years and almost 9,000 More information: Call 462-7947 or go to one of the longest-running shows in West End andīroadway history, received its world premiere at the New London Theatre Tickets: $22 general, $20 for students and seniors. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 2 p.m. What: The Actor’s Charitable Theatre performance of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Tickets are $22 general, $20 for seniors and students. matinee Sunday, all in the Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave. They hope to show that a community theater has the talent, courage and skills to pull off such a daunting task. He'd wanted to direct “Cats” for years, and finally dedicated the time and energy to pull it together.Īlthough the musical calls for demanding choreography, long hours and dedication from its actors and crew, The ACT has pulled together through the creative process, Lay said.
SKIMBLESHANKS THE RAILWAY CAT ACTOR MOVIE
Director Tom Hooper, whose previous works include the 2010 "The King's Speech" and 2012 “Les Misérables” has assembled a cast of cat-CGIed performers including Jennifer Hudson, Idris Elba, James Corden, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and even legends Ian McKellen and Judi Dench.īut the ACT's production preceding the Hooper movie is coincidental, Lay said. Though it's never really gone away, "Cats" is experiencing a resurgence in popularity in part due to the Hollywood movie, due out in December. “The beauty of this show is people finding out they have more gifts than they thought,” Verzino said.
Playing the "railway cat" requires participation in a number of large-scale set pieces. “It has been pretty difficult, but rewarding,” said Ben Miller, who's playing Skimbleshanks.
It's been revived twice in the West End, once on Broadway, and has toured the world relentlessly, having been translated into numerous languages, with an estimated 73 million tickets sold. After rough previews and openings in London's West End in 1981, and on Broadway in 1982, "Cats" found its footing and took off, running 21 and 18 years, respectively, winning seven Tonys out of 11 nominations. He's worked on two previous "Cats" productions, with lighting and costume, but for this, Lay is directing the show that created the mega-musical mentality on Broadway, and playing Old Deuteronomy. Many of the cast members did not dance before this show, he said, so "Cats" offers opportunities to diversify abilities, and strengthen talents in other fields. He wanted to push Tuscaloosa's talents, and prove that a community theater can handle the job. “For me part of theater is creating opportunities for people,” said ACT co-founder and artistic director Joey Lay.
To begin its 10th season, the Actor's Charitable Theatre approached the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical as a challenge, which the heavily costumed, always-moving show is for any company. Iconic musical “Cats” will leap onto and across the Bama Theatre stage beginning Friday night.
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