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)
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 & Libation 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
Friday, September 6, 5-9pm and Saturday, September 7, 12-4 pm; Callbacks Wednesday, September 11, 6-10pm. For details and more information click HERE.
MEET THE CAST
CLICK HERE for the cast list.
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
Check back 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 promotional video trailer
For media requests, contact Noddea Skidmore, Director of Marketing and Communications, at n.skidmore@grct.org.