Cat magic in Linz: Musical event Cats celebrates its premiere!
Cat magic in Linz: Musical event Cats celebrates its premiere!
Linz, Österreich - On July 10, 2025, one of the most famous musical productions in the world will be performed in the Linz music theater: "Cats". This elegant piece, which has its roots in the West End in London, shows that the characters have lost none of their spell even after over 40 years. The premiere promises to become an unforgettable experience because the venue turns into a radiant ballroom of the Jellicle-Cats, decorated on an imaginary scrap place that plays a central role in the plot. The hangover Old Deuteronomy makes the important decision as to which cat can rise to the heavyide level in order to experience the miracle of rebirth.
The musical is based on T.S. Eliot's collection of poems "Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats", which was originally published in 1939. Andrew Lloyd Webber began in 1977 with the composition of the music and converted an initial concert, which was performed in 1980 at the Sydmonton Festival, into the full musical that celebrated its premiere in 1981. It was staged by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Gillian Lynne. The compositions and especially the song "Memory" have raised the piece to a classic over the years that has inspired over 73 million viewers worldwide. This is reported by
The actors in Linz are accompanied by a live band that hides away from the stage design and thus puts the music in the foreground. Every cat from the Jellicle team has its own captivating story. In particular, the aging Diva Grizabella, known for the iconic song "Memory", is the focus of the narrative. This song is not only emotional culmination in the musical, but is also one of the most frequently recorded songs from a musical. "Cats" shows a variety of characters, including Macavity, Mistoffelees, Victoria and Rum Tum Tugger. These lively figures and their unique traits let the audience immerse themselves in a world in which the cats balance between pride and vulnerable. The influence of Eliot is unmistakable, and the majority of the lyrics come from his poems, supplemented by Nunn and Richard Stilgoe. This emphasizes the peculiarity of the musical, which is more focused on music and dance than on a traditional act, as in detail on Wikipedia
After his premiere, "Cats" celebrated unprecedented success with over 73 million viewers in more than 30 countries worldwide. It is not only the fifth longest piece on Broadway, but also the eight longest in the west end. Production has paved the way for future mega musicals with its special concept and is a key example of the international success of great theater productions. The love of art, Joe, who was presented with Lloyd Webber's music in childhood, was shaped by his mother. His fascination found its origin in the humorous poems that Eliot wrote for his sponsored children. The beach clasic connection between music and poetry runs through the entire staging of "cats". The backstage blonde shows the deeper connection between the author and its source of inspiration. The musical "Cats" is and remains a timeless legacy that has conquered the hearts of the audience worldwide. The premiere in Linz begins a new chapter in the history of this extraordinary piece, which is fundamentally dealing with the topics of identity, community and longing for acceptance. The anticipation for the Jellicle Ball in the Linz music theater increases every minute. Jellicle cats and their stories
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