Posted at 1:20 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2005
'CATS' comes to Honolulu
By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Writer
| A musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on T.S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats"
Premieres at 7:30 p.m. April 12; repeats at 7:30 p.m. April 13-14, 8 p.m. April 5, 2 and 8 p.m. April 16 and 2 and 7 p.m. April 17 Blaisdell Concert Hall $75-$30 (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com |
"It is time to introduce 'CATS' to a new generation," said Bruce Granath of the presenting organization.
The feline musical, based on "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" by T.S. Eliot. has had previous sold-out engagements in Honolulu.
The show, which ran for 18 years on Broadway and thus living up to its motto, "Now and Forever," is the longest-running musical ever on the Great White Way. It won seven Tony Awards in 1983, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Lighting and Best Costumes.
The production, set in a junkyard, boasts cats with different personalities and agendas, including Grizzabella, the glamour cat; Old Deuteronomy, the sage one; Gus, the theater soul; Rum Tum Tugger, the rock 'n' roll cat; Mr. Mistoffolees, the magical cat; and more. They are all contemplating the journey to the "heavyside layer," a special place.
Tickets go on sale Friday at the Blaisdell box office and TicketMaster locations, including Times Super Market outlets.
Reach Wayne Harada at wharada@honoluluadvertiser.com, 525-8067 or fax 525-8055.
