ABOUT THE SHOW: CATS

One of the world’s best-known and meow-velous musicals! The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year – the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Based on Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot.

Rated: G for the whole family

Cats is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals | concordtheatricals.com

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

November 15 – December 15, 2024 (Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, Saturdays* Sundays at 2:00pm. *Saturday matinee performances begin November 23)

SPECIAL EVENT: FREE KIDS CATS FACE PAINTING

Opening Weekend Only: One hour before showtime for audience members ages 12 and under, November 15-17

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Cats is proudly sponsored by Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge.

TICKETS

CLICK HERE for tickets.

ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES

Audio Described and ASL Interpreted Performance with pre-show Touch Tour: Saturday, November 23; Relaxed Environment Performance: Wednesday, November 20; Pick Your Price Wednesday: all Wednesday performances. We believe that all people should experience the thrill, excitement, and storytelling of live theatre. CLICK HERE to see a variety of accessible programs and services based on the needs of our community.  

STAGE DOOR DRINKS + LIBATIONS

Saturday, December 7, join us 60 minutes before curtain at both performances to purchase beer, wine, seltzer, and soda in the lower lobby. You can enjoy your drink inside the theatre while you watch the show and return to Stage Door Drinks & Libations during intermission (where applicable)! All beverages from Stage Door Drinks + Libations will come in a reusable souvenir cup! Return with your glass to other Stage Door Drinks & Libations nights throughout the season and get a discount when you re-use your cup.

AUDITION

Auditions for Cats took place in the fall. For future opportunities, check out grct.org/audition.

MEET THE CAST

CLICK HERE for the cast list.

SEND APPLAUSE

Want to congratulate a company member or say “Break a leg”? CLICK HERE to give a round of APPLAUSE by purchasing a message in our digital playbill!

MEET THE PRODUCTION STAFF

Director: BRUCE TINKER

Music Director: SCOTT PATRICK BELL

Choreographer: MIEKE MOLL

Stage Manager: LAUREN HEYBOER

VOLUNTEER

CLICK HERE to get involved with the production.

BEHIND THE SCENES

CLICK HERE to see how the show is brought to life at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

DIGITAL PLAYBILL

Once the show has opened, you can CLICK HERE to access the show’s Digital Playbill. Why digital and not printed? This decision had many factors that went into it including the reduction of our paper footprint in an effort to be more climate-conscious as well as budgetary restrictions coming out of the pandemic. Digital Playbills remain archived long-term and can be accessed HERE.

MEDIA AND MARKETING

From promotional and production video trailers to local television and radio spots, you’ll find it all here.

CLICK HERE for the production video trailer

CLICK HERE for the promotional video trailer

CLICK HERE for the WGVU Radio Interview on The Shelley Irwin Show

CLICK HERE for the FOX17 Morning Mix Interview and Performance

For media requests, contact Noddea Skidmore, Director of Marketing and Communications, at n.skidmore@grct.org.

 

 

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