Elba 1983

Opened: March 22, 1983
Closing: May 01, 1983

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CATS is Now Available to Stream on Netflix
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024


The 2019 film adaptation of CATS is Now Available to Stream on Netflix in the US. Find out how and where to watch CATS here!

CATS Film is Now Available on Netflix UK
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2022


The 2019 film adaptation of Cats is now available to stream on Netflix in the UK. The film is not available on the US version of the streaming platform at this time.

See October Highlights from HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 24, 2020


Start sweater weather season off right with exciting new original series and A-list blockbuster movies coming this October to HBO Max.

CATS Arrives in Philippine Cinemas 8 January 2020
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 4, 2020


If you live in the Philippines, you'll now have the chance to see Universal Pictures' film adaptation of the famous stage musical Cats, directed by Tom Hooper (The King's Speech, Les Miserables). The movie arrives in Philippine cinemas on 8 January 2020.

AUDIO: Listen to Jennifer Hudson Belt Out 'Memory' in CATS Film!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 16, 2019


Cats pounces to the big screen in just over a week, but fans need not wait that long to get another taste of the new film. Jennifer Hudson, who plays Grizabella in the movie, has just released a sneak peek of the glamour cat's iconic anthem, 'Memory.' Listen to the full track below!

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Says Working with Stars of CATS was 'Surreal'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 16, 2019


Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson stopped by TODAY on Monday morning to talk about being one of the stars in the highly-anticipated Cats film, in theaters this Friday! 

CATS Film to Release Highlights Edition Soundtrack on December 20
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 13, 2019


Today, the the full tracklisting for Cats: Highlights From The Motion Picture Soundtrack was announced! The highly-anticipated soundtrack will be released Friday, December 20, alongside the film, which is directed by Oscar®-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Les Misérables, The King's Speech), and stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and introduces Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward.

Tom Hooper Confirms CATS Film Characters Were Redesigned Following Trailer Reaction
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2019


In a new interview, CATS film director, Tom Hooper, has revealed that changes were made to the film's visual effects and character design following the swift and divisive backlash to the film's first trailer.

PHOTO: CATS Film Takes To The New York Streets With Cat Ear Taxi Toppers
by Linnae Medeiros - Nov 26, 2019


Universal Pictures is releasing the highly-anticipated film adaptation of Cats this December, and the jellicle cats are coming have come to the streets of New York thanks to the film's taxi toppers featuring a pair of cat ears. Head to the jellicle ball by checking out the photo!

CATS Film Will Meet Deadline for Golden Globe Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 20, 2019


As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, rumors have been circulating that  the upcoming Cats film will miss multiple awards deadlines for this upcoming award season. Members of the New York Film Critics were told that it wouldn't see the film before mid-December, meaning that it would miss the deadlines for the Golden Globes, which has its final screening on December 4, National Board of Review, which announces its winners December 3, the SAG Awards, which close nominations on December 8. Now according to Variety, the film will indeed meet the early deadlines. Members of the Hollywood Foreign Press will see the film in early December.

VIDEO: See Taylor Swift, James Corden, Idris Elba & More in New CATS Trailer!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2019


Universal Pictures has released a new trailer for the highly-anticipated Cats film adaptation. The film stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward, in her feature film debut.

CATS Film Will Miss the Deadline For Multiple Award Nominations This Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2019


It has been revealed that the upcoming Cats film will miss multiple awards deadlines for this upcoming award season.

Taylor Swift Reveals She Auditioned For Eponine In Tom Hooper's LES MISERABLES; Reveals New CATS Song Details
by Alan Henry - Oct 25, 2019


In a new interview with Variety, Taylor Swift has revealed she has previously auditioned for CATS director Tom Hooper for the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables.

Video: See Andrew Lloyd Webber and Taylor Swift Collaborate On New Music For CATS Movie
by Alan Henry - Oct 24, 2019


Baz Bamigboye reports that Taylor Swift and Andrew Lloyd Webber have collaborated on a new song for the CATS movie titled 'Beautiful Ghosts' which is performed by Frankie Hayward, and reprised again in the film by Judi Dench.

VIDEO: Watch a New Behind-The-Scenes Look at the CATS Movie, Featuring Taylor Swift, James Corden, Idris Elba, & More!
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 9, 2019


Universal Pictures has released a new behind-the-scenes clip from the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Cats,' featuring rehearsal footage and interviews with the star-studded cast. Watch it below! 

VIDEO: Jordan Peele Shares CATS/US Trailer Mash Up
by Alan Henry - Jul 19, 2019


Social media reaction following the release of the CATS movie trailer has been swift and divisive, including a plethora of memes and remixes. Jordan Peele took to Twitter to share this CATS / US movie trailer mashup. Check out the video!

BREAKING: Get A First Look At The CATS MOVIE Trailer; Jennifer Hudson Singing 'Memory'
by Alan Henry - Jul 18, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at the CATS Movie trailer! Check out the video! Cats stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and introduces Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward in her feature film debut.

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of the CATS Movie with Judi Dench, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 17, 2019


Universal Pictures shares a look inside the upcoming Cats movie and announces that the first trailer will be released on Friday! Watch the video below!

Caribbean Film Series: A 5th Anniversary Festival Comes to BAM
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2019


From Thursday, March 14 through Sunday, March 17, BAM presents Caribbean Film Series: A 5th Anniversary Festival, a four-day festival marking the five-year anniversary of the Caribbean Film Series, a platform for great contemporary films from the Caribbean and the diaspora. In shorts, narrative feature films, and documentaries from the UK, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and more, the series explores the thematic and aesthetic diversity of Caribbean cinema.

Comienza el rodaje de CATS dirigida por Tom Hooper
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 13, 2018


Protagonizada por James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo y Jennifer Hudson, llegara a los cines el 25 de diciembre de 2019

Ken Stott, Reece Shearsmith and Griff Rhys Jones in West End Productions of THE DRESSER and THE MISER
by Marianka Swain - May 25, 2016


Director Sean Foley, who has recently enjoyed sell-out success adapting and directing The Painkiller in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company season of Plays at the Garrick will, starting this autumn, under producer Mark Goucher, direct two new productions in the West End.

RACHMANINOFF: A PHILHARMONIC FESTIVAL, Featuring Daniil Trifonov, Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015


The New York Philharmonic will present Rachmaninoff: A Philharmonic Festival, tonight, November 10-28, 2015, featuring 24-year-old Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov performing three of the composer's piano concertos and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini over the course of three consecutive all-Rachmaninoff programs, each led by a different conductor: Cristian Macelaru (in his Philharmonic debut), Neeme Jarvi, and Ludovic Morlot.

RACHMANINOFF: A PHILHARMONIC FESTIVAL, Featuring Daniil Trifonov, Coming This Nov
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2015


The New York Philharmonic will present Rachmaninoff: A Philharmonic Festival, November 10-28, 2015, featuring 24-year-old Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov performing three of the composer's piano concertos and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini over the course of three consecutive all-Rachmaninoff programs, each led by a different conductor: Cristian Macelaru (in his Philharmonic debut), Neeme Jarvi, and Ludovic Morlot.

2015 Sundance Film Festival Kicks Off Shorts Program
by Movies News Desk - Jan 22, 2015


Sundance Institute presents its Short Film program at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, today, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

2015 Sundance Film Festival Announces Shorts Program
by Movies News Desk - Dec 9, 2014


Sundance Institute announced today the program of short films selected to screen at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The 2015 Short Film program is comprised of 60 short films selected from 8,061 submissions. The Festival is the centerpiece of the year-round public programs for the Institute, which also hosts 24 residency labs and grants more than $2.5 million to independent artists each year.

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What productions of Elba have there been?
Elba has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1983.

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