Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running hit Cats is prowling North America in a new 30th anniversary tour that launched Dec. 8 at the Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah, GA.
Lloyd Webber sanctioned the non-equity tour that features the original direction, choreography, scenic, lighting and costume design from the London and Broadway productions. Richard Stafford re-created Trevor Nunn’s direction and Gillian Lynne’s choreography for the tour. John Napier designed the original physical production, which had lighting by David Hersey.
Based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” the musical became an international phenomenon and has continuously toured the U.S. for 30 years in various union and non-union productions. In 1991 Cats became the longest-running continuous tour in U.S. history. Cats produced the stand-out single “Memory.”
Cats opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre Oct. 7, 1982, where it ran for 7,485 performances before closing Sept. 10, 2000. It held the title of Broadway’s longest-running musical, but was surpassed by Lloyd Webber’s other hit, The Phantom of the Opera, which currently holds the title. Cats won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Lighting and Best Costumes.
The current 28-stop tour also incorporates the characters of Coricopat and Tantomile, the “psychic twin” cats, which were last represented on stage in the Broadway production.
The cast includes Felipe Barbosa Bombonato, Ashley Chasteen, Molly Emerson, Erica Leigh Hansen, Amanda Lamotte, Madison Mitchell, Hillary Porter, Daniel J. Self, Chris Stevens, Brad Trump, Rachel Boone, Craig Donnelly, Blayne Gregg-Miller, Katharine Heaton, Larry A. Lozier, Jr., Nathan Morgan, Kristen Quartarone, Clinton James Sherwood, Daniel Switzer, Robert Burke, Jordan Dunlap, Melissa Grohowski, Jamie Joseph, Candace Lyn Luther, Louie Napoleon, Elizabeth Ruff, Christopher E. Sidoli, Lucas Thompson and Chaz Wolcott.
J. Michael Duff is musical director for the tour. Kristen Blodgette is musical supervisor. Original orchestrations are by Lloyd Webber and David Cullen.
As originally published on Playbill.com.
The current North American tour schedule for Cats follows:
Dec. 27-Jan. 1, 2012 (San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose, CA)
Jan. 10-15, 2012 (Civic Theatre, San Diego, CA)
Jan. 17-22, 2012 (Segestrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA)
Jan. 31-Feb. 5, 2012 (Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, TX)
Feb. 13, 2012 (Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette, LA)
Feb. 15, 2012 (Historic Fox Theatre, Hutchinson, KS)
Feb. 17-19, 2012 (Orpheum Theatre, Omaha, NE)
Feb. 22-26, 2012 (Northern Alberta Jubilee, Edmonton, AB)
Mar. 5, 2012 (Wicomico Center, Salisbury, MD)
Mar. 6, 2012 (Colonial Theatre, Keene, NH)
Mar. 8, 2012 (Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown, PA)
Mar. 9-10, 2012 (American Musical Theatre, Lancaster, PA)
Mar. 11, 2012 (Forum Theatre, Binghamton, NY)
Mar. 13-14, 2012 (Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, ON)
Mar. 16-18, 2012 (Overture Center, Madison, WI)
Mar. 19, 2012 (Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL)
Mar. 21, 2012 (Eisenhower Theatre, State College, PA)
Mar. 24-25, 2012 (TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK)
Mar. 27-29, 2012 (Conexus Arts Centre, Regina, SK)
Mar. 30-Mar. 31, 2012 (Centennial Centre, Winnipeg, MB)
Apr. 10-15, 2012 (Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC)
Apr. 17-22, 2012 (Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA)
May 1-6,2012 (Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago, IL)
May 9-10, 2012 (Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, ON)
May 13, 2012 (Southern Kentucky PAC, Bowling Green, KY)
Jun. 15-17, 2012 (DeVos Hall, Grand Rapids, MI)
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kyle says:
Just want to know when are u guys coming back to MA&R.I I miss seeing u guys u need to come back please…..
Thank u
Dec 14, 2011, 5:39 pmjulia says:
Please come to St. Louis !!
Dec 14, 2011, 7:06 pmJoAn QUick says:
thought you were in NC in spring, how do I get tickets on here, could go to the ky one
Dec 17, 2011, 3:43 amAllegoria says:
please come to salt lake city’s energy solution building.
Dec 22, 2011, 6:09 pmAllegoria says:
please come to utah
Dec 22, 2011, 6:10 pmLinda says:
When are you coming to either Boston or Worcester MA???
Dec 22, 2011, 9:30 pmTherese says:
Come to Norway again. * It is many years since.
You were in Norway, Oslo last in 2003 in October.
Cats are my favorite musical and I can all about it and have seen several versions.
I do too and make my own Cats behavior but it is not easy, menmen it is fun and the music is so fascinating.
So pliz came to Norway as soon as possible. there are more who want to have the Cats back.
Dec 26, 2011, 2:48 pmRegards Therese
Gabriella says:
What an Amazing performance they had tonight at the Segestrom Center, CA! They did an amazing job and the singing was out of this world! Memory brought tears to my eyes! I am so happy I was able to share such a great musical with my 13th year daughter Katia!
Jan 18, 2012, 8:29 amladida says:
WHEN ARE YOU COMING TO HOUSTON???? I WAS PLANNING TO WEAR MY FULL COSTUME TO THE SHOW AND EVERYTHING AND BY NEXT YEAR IT’LL BE TOO SMALL!
Jan 21, 2012, 12:12 amMunkustrap says:
My father threatened to take my DVD of cats away because mom is now looking for tickets to go see them in va ……. But I am sooooo exited and I have enough money to pay for my own ticket!!!!!!
Jan 27, 2012, 3:58 amMunkustrap says:
COME TO MARYLAND PLEASE … WHEN ARE U COMING TO VA?!?
Jan 27, 2012, 4:01 amscubajonny says:
thanks for the 2 week heads up on dates for cali….im bummed
Jan 31, 2012, 1:26 amB-dog says:
Please come to Orlando,Fl. My wife & I saw the show many years ago in NY. Throught Our Grandkids would enjoy it too.
Feb 03, 2012, 4:43 amMarcus says:
Please come to the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C.
Feb 08, 2012, 2:04 amcatfan says:
Please come back to Cleveland!
Feb 08, 2012, 2:22 pmJordan says:
Please come back to Miami Beach?
Feb 09, 2012, 2:33 pmlilly says:
WHEN ARE YOU COMING BACK TO CALIFORNIA?????????? please come back soooooooonnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 16, 2012, 7:58 pmDeborah says:
Please, please, please come back to NC. I saw the show a few years ago and want to share the experience again with my friends. So much fun!!!!!
Feb 18, 2012, 2:28 amJeannie Menor says:
Are you coming to Colorado this year??
Feb 26, 2012, 7:03 pmCharlene says:
PLEASE come back to Richmond,VA!
Feb 27, 2012, 6:08 pmS Slemmons says:
Please, please come to the Southeast!! We would LOVE to see you in Birmingham, AL and if not there…..come to Atlanta, GA. We need to let our younger generations see you all down South!!!!
Feb 28, 2012, 4:25 amSandy says:
Will Cats also be coming to Detroit Mi this summer?
Feb 29, 2012, 7:13 pmMichalina M Young says:
When will Cats be back to the Dupont Theater again. It was awesome. Im going to bring about 20 people to the showing!
Mar 03, 2012, 3:44 amMichalina M Young says:
Gotto to see to believe!
Mar 03, 2012, 3:45 amPamela Melvin says:
Saw the show last night at the Colonial Theatre in Keene, NH. It was amazing.
Mar 07, 2012, 3:12 pmCat (Carla) T. says:
I REALLY REALLY wish you had not CANCELLED your MARCH 21ST show in PA. I made a countdown calendar to the show and we just got a message that the show was cancelled and we would get our ticket money back. That was the only one most likely I would have been close enough to make it to this year.
Mar 07, 2012, 6:38 pmMegan says:
Noooo you guys aren’t coming anywhere near South Carolina
Please come back soon!!
Mar 07, 2012, 7:05 pmjewels says:
does anyone know if the cats musical will be coming to the uk
Mar 08, 2012, 5:47 pmCarrie says:
Please come to Durham Performing Arts Center in North Carolina!
Mar 10, 2012, 9:58 pmJames says:
I always loved the movie version of this but I got a WHOLE NEW apprecitation for this show seeing it live in San Anotnio with 3rd row isle seats! What an amazing, talented cast of cool cats this is and very nice too! I hope to see it again someday soon because it was VERY WELL WORTH IT!
Mar 10, 2012, 10:33 pmSyna says:
Please please please come to to Minneapolis, MN…….. Pretty PLEASE!!!
Mar 12, 2012, 5:53 amyo yo says:
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Mar 17, 2012, 3:42 pmNO COME TO OHIO???????????????????
sarah says:
Can someone help me out? Who’s in the CATS 2012 cast? How often does the casting change? And is this the same group that travels abroad?
Mar 18, 2012, 4:44 amZach says:
Thank you for coming to Madison! I absolutely adored the show and I really hope it comes back to Madison soon!
Mar 20, 2012, 2:42 amCayce says:
Please come back to Broadway for good and bump “Evita” off of Broadway. Also if y’all’s tour could come to Columbia, SC that’d be awesome.
Mar 20, 2012, 5:14 amLaura Jennifer Felix says:
Dear “CATS” ; Please come to Columbus, Ohio !!!!!!!!!!!!! You-guys are AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Want My Kids & their Families to see you & Enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!! 2 of My 3 kids saw U @ The Wintergarden, many years ago, when they were little
I want my Kids & their Spouses & My Grandkids to Experience “CATS” !!!!!!!!!!!! Especially My Grandkids, for the First time !!!!!!!!!! JESUS LOVES U 
GOD IS FAITHFUL !!!!!!!!! WATCH: tbn.org & cbn.com I LOVE “CATS”
Mar 20, 2012, 5:51 amAna Carolina says:
Pleeeeeease!!! Come to Brasil!!!! We love you sooo much!!!!!!
Mar 20, 2012, 7:09 amVincent Brennan says:
My family & I saw the show on 3/19/2012 (Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL) and we LOVED it!
My son’s new hero is Rum-Tum-Tugger and my daughter wants to grow up to be Victoria.
See you all next time you pass through…
Mar 20, 2012, 6:46 pmPeggy says:
Please come to st louis MO my 11 year old daughter loves loves loves you guys and I would love to take her please let me know when you will be in st louis MO thank you
Mar 21, 2012, 1:07 amPenny says:
Please come back to southwest Fla. so that I can come see you again – seeing your production was on my bucket list – Awesome – you were outstanding!!! Must see you again and again – made life exciting!!
Mar 21, 2012, 6:54 pmJean says:
I’ve just introduced my daughter to musicals and she can’t stop watching Cats. Think about coming to Arizona! It’s been to long since you toured.
Mar 23, 2012, 3:20 pmBrittney says:
Colorado please????
Mar 23, 2012, 4:08 pmerica says:
What abt the lyric or hippodrome in Baltimore Maryland?
Apr 01, 2012, 1:09 ampam says:
What a great show!!! Everything was perfect. I am so proud of my son Clinton Sherwood (Plato and Macavity) and of the entire cast. Also I was so impressed with the wigs and costumes. Thank you casts for the peacock bow I was in tears.
Apr 03, 2012, 5:10 pmThe Brennan Family says:
My family & I saw the show on 3/19/2012 at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL.
The theater is magnificent; old-school glamour of days gone by allowing an atmosphere of heightened excitement. Having said that, with the early spring arrival and temperatures peaking in the 80s, the theater’s air conditioning was not operating; allowing the heat and humidity to be a serious distraction the entire evening.
The show was a colorful-high-energy presentation that stayed true all these years. I’ve always found the 2nd act a train-wreck story wise with too many far-fetched vignettes, but I enjoyed it as a whole.
My 7-year old son’s new hero is Rum-Tum-Tugger who was brilliantly played by the talented Chris Stevens. His two primary songs (The Tugger & Mr. Mistoffelees) were the best part for both him and me. Chris’ voice, cocky-attitude, and swagger were fun and welcome on that sweaty night.
My 5-year old daughter was hypnotized by the enchanting Victoria played by Jordan Dunlap. The ability and elegance of this gifted performer could never successfully describe her gifted-talent. I was told numerous times during the show “I want to be her when I grow up.”
With Chris & Jordan on my radar, I hope to find them again in the casts of different future shows.
Apr 03, 2012, 7:20 pmWe heart Cats! says:
Come back to the National Theatre in Washington DC. I and my sister saw the show there for the first time. Now we are adults with kids of our own and we would like to introduce them to the show in the same theatre where we first saw it! Great nostalgia!
Apr 04, 2012, 11:49 pmCatsfan says:
The Troika Tour is shutting down! Why must you end the tour?
Apr 24, 2012, 11:41 amRon hiit says:
I like your fantastic web site. Just what I was searching for!
May 02, 2012, 7:01 pmBest regards,
Ron
LaDawn says:
Will you be coming to Columbia, SC or Atlanta, GA (or anywhere close?) I saw the show in SLC, UT about 15 years ago and it was awesome. It is the only musical I can get my husband to agree to come to!
Jul 13, 2012, 8:58 pmRachael says:
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE IM BEGGING YOU TO MAKE A TOUR IN THE US AND PLEASE COME TO MIAMI BEACH! IT WOULD MAKE ME DIE IM LITERATLY OBSESSED WITH CATS AND MY ONE AND ONLY WISH IS TO SEE IT LIVE PLEASE COME TO THE US!!!!!!
Aug 06, 2012, 5:45 pmCourtney says:
Ive never seen the show but have of course ALWAYS wanted to! Im in ohio,please come near me. please come to US, i’ll fly if i have to
Sep 19, 2012, 2:41 amkarina says:
Brasil ????
Sep 25, 2012, 5:33 amnicole says:
PLEASE SAY YOULL BE DOING SHOWS IN CLEVELAND, DETROIT, CHICAGO, OR PITTSBURGH IN FALL OR WINTER 2012!! I SAW SOME SHOWS IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI WERE CANCELLED.
WHY???? PLEASE COME BACK!!! 
Sep 27, 2012, 2:05 pmSue says:
What fond memories I have of Cats. The first time, I saw them I was pregnant from my now 19 year old son. I faithfully played the sound track while my kids grew up. I jumped for joy when I found out Cats was coming to Grand Rapids, MI. Went right out and bought tickets for my daughter’s birthday present. Only to be disappointed in June when you canceled, but found comfort in knowing you would be here in October. REALLY you cancelled AGAIN!
Oct 17, 2012, 10:29 pmkrystin says:
when are you coming back to tampa,fl? i miss you guys …i performed in live theater for several years and wish i had the opprotunity to be a cast member for CATS but til the opprotunity arrives i will have to settle as an audiance member.
Nov 06, 2012, 4:13 amDaniel Dentis says:
will you all return to B.A O.K?
Dec 07, 2012, 3:08 amdiane says:
Will you be returning to Grand Rapids, MI. We missed it, would LOVE to see Cats!
Dec 12, 2012, 10:01 pmSusan says:
Please come to Boston, or Hartford, or Worcester, MA or even Providence RI. I’d drive to NYC to see you too.
Jan 04, 2013, 5:53 pmAnna Mount says:
I can’t wait until you come to Denver Colorado!
Jan 19, 2013, 5:06 amNicole says:
Hi my name is Nicole. I am hoping that someone from the cast will return my email. I have a very special daughter the is having a sweet sixteen soon. Has always been a fan but not able to travel for shows. I am trying to find a Cats poster for her. Thanks so much..
Feb 01, 2013, 10:34 amjohn wilson says:
is cats going to be in sf or us again this year 2013
Feb 02, 2013, 5:34 amBoyd says:
Please make a trip to The Phillips Community College in Stuttgart AR.
Feb 05, 2013, 2:27 pmAlyson says:
Please please please come to Kansas City! Me and my friends would love if you would!
Feb 20, 2013, 8:24 amThe Bowmans says:
R u coming to ga?
Mar 02, 2013, 1:27 amlottie7746 says:
Will you be coming to the Virginia area in this year>
Apr 07, 2013, 9:24 amDeborah says:
Why haven’t you guys come back to NY??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????? PLEASSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE come back to NY?
Apr 13, 2013, 12:11 am