Cats Previews

Well, in just two days, the new production of Cats will make its first preview performance. And while I don't have too much interest in it (unless the word of mouth and reviews are absolute raves), I am very curious about what the response to this will be.



I really don't hate Cats. As I have mentioned before, it was my entry to the world of theater when my parents took me to see a touring production in Madison, WI. when I was 10. My parents loved theater, and instilled that love in me to the point that I take 2 trips to NY each year for shows/hanging out with friends in the area. I guess the whole "theater trip" bug was instilled in me when my parents took me to London when I was 12 in March 1990, and I got to see the original British cast of Miss Saigon.



But, I digress. Outside of nostalgia, there's just a lot more I would rather see that's coming rather than this. However, I really am anxious for the first night reports, and any other reports to come.



So, who's going?

Updated On: 7/12/16 at 01:37 PM

Usually the same in my experiences.

In the old days preview prices were less...that is no longer the case, although there are more often discount tickets (using codes), and sometimes more steeply discounted, for previews...

I'll try to see it Friday, 7/22.

I've never seen any production of Cats before and I will be there Thursday!!

BroadwayConcierge said: "Any insights on how it's selling? I maintain that I have literally heard zero buzz about this production.



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Take a look on ticketmaster for a couple weeks out after opening, it looks terrible. For one performance I was looking at only about 4 tickets in the entire mezzanine were sold.

Updated On: 7/12/16 at 06:23 PM

I was planning to make this thread yesterday...but I thought there was some unspoken rule of not making Preview threads so early. So I didn't...

Hopefully seeing this Friday! Has there been any mention anywhere of a rush or lotto?



Edit: Just checked the Twitter and they said to stay tuned. I'm sure they'll announce something at the last sec.

Updated On: 7/12/16 at 09:32 PM

D91 said: "From what I have seen it is not selling like they had hoped... Could be due to the ticket prices, pretty high if you ask me. Even the group sales price is $99 for rear orchestra. I work in group travel and that is extremely high compared to most Broadway Musicals.



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they are unfortunately banking on the name to sell its tickets but that's not working very well at all.

On a side note Quentins make up scares the living crap out of me

I've never seen it live and always sleep through the DVD but with that cast - Leona is great, but more Tyler, Ricky, Jess, that ensemble - it made me want to give the show a chance. Seeing it August 2nd.

Keiichi2 said: "Sorry if I upset you, Macavity. I usually wait till about 2 days before the first preview if there hasn't been one made.



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Oh no, not a problem buddy.

I work at The Simon, it's a really cool set. The theatre has been transformed. I'm guessing here, no inside info, just observations: it's sort of a "world within a world" concept, perhaps? It's stunning and extremely detailed. To my untrained eye (I have an M.A. in Theatre history with a minor in Theatrical Architecture) it appears as if they've ripped the theatre open to reveal to us the world where CATS takes place.

The ceiling of the orchestra is strewn with strings of multicolored lights with bulbs just popping color everywhere during certain numbers. (I am revealing my ignorance here, I've never seen the show before.)

The great ceiling of the balcony now appears to be torn open to reveal a majestic skyline, resplendent with magical pinpoints of starlight and the occasional stray moonbeam, emanating from a gigantic moon which appears at the back of the set. It's mesmerizing.