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Cats is a film adaptation of the 1981 musical by legendary composer Andrew Lloyd-Webber based on the 1939 poetry book Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. The original Broadway production ran for 18 years and 7,485 performances, making it the sixth longest-running production in Broadway history.



The film is being directed by Tom Hooper, whose other recent film credits include The King's Speech and Les Miserables. Lee Hall, who wrote both the screenplay of Billy Elliot and the book of the film's musical adaptation, is writing the screenplay for Cats. Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler, known for his work on Hamilton, Bandstand, and In the Heights, is also involved in the film as its choreographer. Cats officially wrapped filming in April 2019, and the movie is set to be released on December 20th, 2019.

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EDINBURGH 2023: BroadwayWorld's Edfringe Reviews
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 4, 2023


A compilation of all of BroadwayWorld's coverage of the world's biggest arts festival.

Isaac Mizrahi, Jason Danieley, Adam Pascal, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Full Cast & Creative Team Unveiled for The Acting Company's World Premiere of Lisa Peterson's ODYSSEY 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2023


The Acting Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for Lisa Peterson's world premiere of ODYSSEY. Get all the details and book your tickets now.

Michael Shannon & Paul Sparks Led WAITING FOR GODOT & More Set for TFANA 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2023


Discover the lineup for the Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA) 2023-24 season, featuring Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks in the iconic play Waiting for Godot. Get all the details on the dates and tickets.

Broadway Podcast Network BroadwayCon Events to Feature Danny Burstein, James Monroe Iglehart, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 23, 2023


The Broadway Podcast Network (BPN) has announced the network's star-studded line-up of live podcast programming at BroadwayCon, July 21-23 at the Marriott Marquis hotel in Times Square. 

Apple TV+ Shares Plans For Two New Nature Documentary Series: BORN TO BE WILD and ENDANGERED SPECIES
by Michael Major - Jul 19, 2023


Apple TV+ announces two extraordinary new six-part nature documentary series, “Born to be Wild” and “Endangered Planet,” offering audiences a remarkable view into the never-before-seen lives of the rarest animals on Earth, as the planet faces an unprecedented crisis with more than one million species on the brink of extinction.

OKLAHOMA! From London's National Theatre to Screen At Park Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023


London's National Theatre production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical OKLAHOMA! will screen exclusively at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey on July 26 & 29.

DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT Reveals Cast For 2023 Australian Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 10, 2023


The leading ladies are Broadway's Steffanie Leigh (Mary Poppins, War Paint), Isabelle McCalla (Aladdin, The Prom), Storm Lever (Six, The Donna Summer Musical) and Australia's own original 'Belle' from Beauty and the Beast, Rachael Beck.

THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to North Texas; Tickets On Sale Now
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 10, 2023


Performing Arts Fort Worth, Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America has announced that THE BOOK OF MORMON is returning to North Texas and tickets are on sale now.

Amber Davies, Ore Oduba, Oliver Savile, and Natalie Paris Join UK Tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023


Following its successful run in the West End, the producers of the smash hit PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have announced casting for the UK and Ireland tour, opening at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on Tuesday 17 October 2023. Find out who's starring in the show here!

Laura Dawkes and Jammy Kasongo Join the West End Cast of FROZEN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023


 Laura Dawkes and Jammy Kasongo have joined the company of Frozen in London as Anna and Kristoff.

Photos: First Look At A CHORUS LINE At San Francisco Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2023


First look photos! San Francisco Playhouse concludes its 20th Anniversary Season with the hit Broadway musical A Chorus Line. In this groundbreaking work, twenty-four hopeful dancers undertake a grueling audition for eight coveted spots in the back-up chorus of an unnamed Broadway show.

Ali Stroker, Andréa Burns, Nasia Thomas & Liz Callaway Join Mentor Team for Songbook Academy 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023


With only a month until Songbook Academy 2023, the Great American Songbook Foundation has revealed a national sponsorship and a cast of Broadway stars and other entertainment professionals to serve as guest mentors at its 14th annual music intensive for the nation’s top high school singers.

Meet the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2023


Back to the Future: The Musical begins Broadway performances tonight, Friday, June 30, 2023 and officially opens Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre. Meet the cast of Back to the Future here!

Imagination Stage Reveals 23-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023


​​​​​​​Imagination Stage, the metro DC region's largest professional theatre dedicated to young audiences, announces our six shows for 2023-2024–a “greatest hits” season celebrating 20 years in our beautiful theatre arts center in downtown Bethesda.

A TERRIBLE SHOW FOR TERRIBLE PEOPLE to Make International Debut At Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2023


A Terrible Show for Terrible People will be performed at Underbelly Cowgate (Iron Belly) at 11.10pm from 3rd - 27th August (Not 14th or 21st) with BSL interpreted shows on 9th, 16th & 23rd.

Sam Palladio and Lizzie Wofford to Join OKLAHOMA! in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023


New cast members will join the West End transfer of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Cast Revealed For GROUP PORTRAIT IN A SUMMER LANDSCAPE in Pitlochry and Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023


Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh have announced the world première of Group Portrait in a Summer Landscape, a bold, funny, and deeply thoughtful new play by award winning Scottish playwright Peter Arnott about family and the forces that shape Scotland today.

Rebel Wilson Signs Record Label Deal Ahead of THE DEB Movie Musical
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2023


Rebel Wilson has signed with Warner Music to have her own, personal label, Rebellionaire. The group chose to partner with Rebel after hearing some of the music from her upcoming directorial debut with The Deb, a new movie musical that will be shot in Australia.

Review: THE SHOW THAT GOES WRONG at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
by Roy Berko - Jun 6, 2023


What did our critic think of THE SHOW THAT GOES WRONG at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre? In 1923 there was THE TORCHBEARERS.  In 1982 the stage was filled with hysterical disasters during NOISES OFF.  Now there is THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, the zany Laurence Olivier Award winner.

Who Will Win at the 2023 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2023


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize at the 2023 Tony Awards? We're breaking it down.

Hayley Tamaddon Joins The 2023-24 UK and Ireland Tour of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical, has announced the return of Hayley Tamaddon (Coronation Street, Emmerdale) as Miss Hedge, having previously appeared in the West End production at the Apollo Theatre.

Full Cast Revealed For the West End Run of DR SEMMELWEIS, Starring Mark Rylance
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023


Mark Rylance returns to the West End this summer in Dr Semmelweis opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 11 July, with previews from 29 June, and running until Saturday 7 October.

Beanie Feldstein Weds Fiancee Bonnie Chance Roberts In 'Camp-Themed' Wedding
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023


Broadway's former Funny Girl Beanie Feldstein and partner Bonnie Chance Roberts tied the knot in a celebration in New York's Hudson Valley on May 20.

Video: Test Your Andrew Lloyd Webber Knowledge with This JEOPARDY! Category
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2023


A recent episode of Jeopardy! featured a category on Andrew Lloyd Webber, with the legendary composer appearing to read out the questions. Filmed on stage at Bad Cinderella, Lloyd Webber asked questions about Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Phantom of the Opera, and Sunset Boulevard. Watch the video to see if you can answer them all correctly!

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