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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS to stream this weekend

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famed musical, Cats, will screen this weekend – rounding out a six week season of the music maestro’s most iconic stage shows on The Shows Must Go On.

From Saturday 16 May until Sunday 17 May you can watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats (1999), one of the most famous musicals of all time at home for free. ‘Memory’, one of its many classic songs, became an instant worldwide hit. Since then Cats has smashed records and conquered the world. Boasting an all-star cast headed by Elaine Paige and Sir John Mills, breath-taking visuals and the full digital sound of an eighty-piece orchestra, this Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray™ version will lead you deep into the mysterious world of Cats.

Musical theatre fans will also be in for an extra special treat as Andrew Lloyd Webber will be providing live commentary alongside the production, on his own YouTube channel. Andrew will also be inviting fans to submit questions, which he will answer throughout.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats will be available from 4AM Saturday 16 May for a limited 48-hour period online – no charge or sign up required – giving fans of musical theatre an opportunity to enjoy the beloved show from their living room.

For fans who wish to make a charitable donation, a variety of organisations will be listed on The Shows Must Go On full-length YouTube channel videos, including: Acting for Others, Broadway Cares and Actors Benevolent Fund.

AussieTheatre.com will post the production along with links to the list of organisations accepting donations.

Sean McLoughlin

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