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So long, farewell! Cats finished at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on February 10, 2019

Cats

So long, farewell! Cats finished at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on February 10, 2019

Why see Cats?

Come one, come all!

After an exciting revival on Broadway in 2016 - the first since its marathon 18-year run - Cats is heading out on tour, bringing the feline frolics to a town near you! A production full of musical theatre classics, instantly recognizable costumes, and choreography and bursting with cat-itude, this iconic show is purrfect for newcomers and old-timers.

Created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh in 1981, Cats is based on poet T.S Elliot's 1939 anthology, Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, a guide to all kinds of cats from the streetwise stray to the pampered lap cat. This revival retains direction from Trevor Nunn and revised choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler after Gillian Lyne.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Once a year, a local tribe of street cats, all with their own distinct names and personalities, come together for the legendary "Jellicle Ball". Here they entertain each other, tell stories, and listen to wisdom given by their elderly and respected leader, Old Deuteronomy. A Broadway classic, Cats doesn't follow your usual musical theatre plot, instead, it's a dazzlingly choreographed jamboree that gives us the inside scoop on the real lives of our feline friends!

Key Information

Audience

Recommended for ages 5+. Please note, each person who attends the show will require his or her own ticket.

Run Time

Approximately two hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission.

Dates

Finished Feb 10, 2019

Cast

Sam Bello as Sillabub
Lexy Bittner as Cassandra
John Anker Bow as Bustopher Jones/Gus/Peter
Sam Buchanan as Plato/Macavity 
Michelle E Carter as Jennyanydots
Erica Le Cianciulli as Bombalurina
Reagan Davidson as Tantomile
Nora Degreen as Demeter
Allyson Duarte as Jellylorum
Dominic Fortunato as Pouncival 
Sammy Fossum as Alonzo 
Tayler Harris as Grizabella
Wilson Livingston as Coricopat 
Brendan Moran as Tumblebrutus
Brian Craig Nelson as Mungojerrie
Yuka Notsuka as Victoria 
Hank Santos as Rum Tum Tugger
Cameron Schutza as Old Deuteronomy 
Taryn Smithson as Rumpleteazer 
Ibn Snell as Mistoffelees
Kade Wright as Munkustrap
Job Zamborsky as Skimbleshaknks 

With 
Gracie Anderson, Megan Arseneau, Luke Bernier, Ellie Chancellor, Max Craven, Rachel Haber, Marisa Paull Gorst, Clara Hevia, Jose Raul Mangual, Tony Mowatt, Kieran Macdonald and Taylor Rosenberger

Creative

Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Produced by Cameron Mackintosh
Directed by Trevor Nunn
Choreographed by Gillian Lyne with updates by Andy Blankenbuehler

Reviews

Customer reviews

79 reviews, average rating: (2.9 Stars)

Alan K

Entertaining but a lot of tech problems

I enjoyed this production of CATS. Sometimes the mics weren’t on when they were supposed to be, sometimes they were on when they weren’t; I heard one “cat” exclaim how he “messed that up”. But overall the cast was good. The non lead cats were exceptional and really brought life to the piece. That being said, I must call out one lead “cat” for being unusually wooden and non expressive. That was Mister Mistoffelees. I have seen other performances and this version of that character was the opposite of “magical”. He pretty much went through the motions and looked at the floor throughout his routines. That being said, I enjoyed the night, the show was not broadway perfection (the moon was distractingly painted in the back as anything but a circle) , but definitely worth a look. ... Read more

Happy daughter

Loved it

I knew nothing of CATS and bought tickets on a lark for my mom for Christmas. I was advised “there is not plot, just enjoy” and I guess that was helpful! Amazing dancing and chorus engagement in their movements and vocals - the stars were extremely well cast. It was fun and funny with cats creeping through the crowd in parts. And there is a plot actually! It is just extremely simple and sweet, clearly not the point of the show. If you want to just be entertained with an excellent live orchestra, world class dancers and singers in costumes that help you suspend reality, this is your show. ... Read more

Adrian Zeffert

Cats is the CATS Meow!

Just saw CATS at Hanover theater in Worcester. Phenomenal, excellent dance, voices, fantastic 'Memories' climax, what a voice. The nicest thing was when one of the actors smiled and waved at a little 5 year old girl wearing a CAT costume. All in all an exhilarating performance! Adrian 80 yrs old. ... Read more
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