Record-breaking musical heading to Perth's Crown Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS has enjoyed more than nine lives, with the record-breaking musical announced for a season this November at Crown Theatre Perth as part of its 40th anniversary Australian tour.
Renowned producer John Frost said he had admired the legendary show across the decades after the musical had its Australian premiere in Sydney in July 1985.
'A sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse, it was revolutionary when it first opened and enticed new audiences into the world of musical theatre,' Frost said. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical CATS will be heading to Perth's Crown Theatre in November. Credit: Xiadong / Xiadong
'I can't wait to bring the original production of CATS back to Australia to celebrate its 40th anniversary, and I know Perth audiences will love to revisit one of their favourite shows. Australia has an enduring love for CATS and it's time to let the memory live again.'
Gabriyel Thomas, who is currently performing on the Crown Theatre Perth stage in Sister Act, will return to the venue in the coveted role of Grizabella, while the cast also includes Tuart Hill-raised Todd McKenney in the dual roles of Bustopher Jones and Asparagus, the Theatre Cat.
WA Academy of Performing Arts graduates Lucy Maunder and Jarrod Draper will play Jellylorum and Munkustrap respectively, and Mark Vincent makes his return to the musical theatre world as Old Deuteronomy.
Other cast members include Des Flanagan as Rum Tum Tugger and Leigh Archer as Jennyanydots.
Waitlist now for Perth tickets to this jellicle ball at catsthemusical.com.au.
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