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CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre around the world, is making its triumphant return to Toronto. Producers today announced the complete all-Canadian cast for this all-new production that begins performances May 28 at Toronto's Panasonic Theatre.
The 20-member company features Eric Abel as "Alozo/Coricopat," Charles Azulay as "Old Deuteronomy," original Canadian company member Susan Cuthbert as "Jennyanydots/Griddlebone/Jellylorum," Ma-Anne Dionisio as "Grizabella," Michael Donald as "Mungojerrie," Marisa Falcone as "Demeter," Kalie Hunter as "Tantomile," Neesa Kenemy as "Rumpleteazer," Judy Kovacs as "Bombalurina," Michel LaFleche as "Munkustrap," Lily McEvenue as "Victoria," Cory O'Brien as "Gus/Bustopher Jones/Growltiger," Phillip Payne as "Plato/Macavity," Jaime Reid as "Cassandra," Martin Samuel as "Rum Tum Tugger," Jay T. Schramek as "Skimbleshanks," Ashley St. John as "Sillibub," and Devon Tullock as "Mr. Mistoffelees." Christy Adamson is the Dance Caption/Female Swing and Robert Yeretch is the Male Swing.
Directed by Dave Campbell, CATS will have Music Direction by original Canadian company member Lona Davis, Choreography by Gino Berti remounting Gillian Lynne's original Broadway choreography, Production Design by Tim Webb, Lighting Design by Brad Trenaman and Sound Design by Peter McBoyle.
In addition, Toronto-based technology company Rose and Thistle's patented hologram technology Holographic Paramotion is being utilized in the set design, adding multiple layers of depth into the live production by integrating holographic images.
CATS, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats' and other poems" by T. S. Eliot, opened in London in 1981 where it ran for twenty-one years. The Broadway production, which opened in 1982, ran for eighteen years. Both set long-run records: CATS is the second-longest-running show in Broadway history, and the fourth longest-running West End musical.
CATS has been performed around the world many times and has been translated into more than 20 languages. Produced by Nu Musical Theatricals Inc., in association with Classical Theatre Project and Starvox Entertainment, this is the first resident Canadian production in Toronto since the original Canadian production opened in 1985 launching the age of the mega musical in Canada.
It's been 28 years since legendary Canadian producer Marlene Smith, Nu Musical Theatricals chairperson, first produced Andrew Lloyd Webber's blockbuster show at the pre-renovation Elgin Theatre in Toronto.
Collaborating with Smith is her son, Geoffrey Smith, Nu Musical Theatricals Executive Producer; Classical Theatre Project's David Galpern and Charles Roy; and Starvox Entertainment president Corey Ross.
Nu Musical Theatricals
Classical Theatre Project & Starvox Entertainment
present
CATS
Directed by Dave Campbell * Choreography by Gino Berti
Musical Direction by Lona Davis * Production Design by Tim Webb
Lighting Design by Brad Trenaman * Sound Design by Peter McBoyle
Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge Street, Toronto
Previews begin Tuesday, May 28 @ 7:30pm
Official Opening Night, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 @ 7:30pm
Tickets currently on sale through Sunday, July 28, 2013
Performance schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday @ 7:30pm; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday @ 1:30pm
Ticket prices range from $40-$110 and can be purchased in person at
the Panasonic Theatre Box Office or at the T.O. Tix Booth at Yonge-Dundas Square;
over the phone by calling TicketKing at 416.872.1212 or
toll-free at 1.800.461.3333; or online at www.mirvish.com/ticketking.
Discounts are available for groups of 12 OR MORE by calling 1-800-724-6420,
416-593-4142 or email groups@mirvish.com
For more information visit www.catsto.com
2013-04-24
Toronto: All-Canadian cast announced for “Cats” – tickets on sale through July 28, 2013