Epic musical ‘Cats’ in Sri Lankan cinemas

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The epic musical ‘Cats’ is being screened in five Sri Lankan cinemas – Liberty by Scope Cinemas; Colombo City Centre; Majestic Cinemas; Empire Cinema and PVR Cinemas.

Oscar-winning director Tom Hooper (‘The King’s Speech,’ ‘Les Misérables,’ ‘The Danish Girl’) transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-shattering stage musical into a breakthrough cinematic event.

‘Cats’ stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and introduces Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward in her feature film debut.

Featuring Lloyd Webber’s iconic music and a world-class cast of dancers under the guidance of Tony-winning choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (‘Hamilton,’ ‘In the Heights’), the film reimagines the musical for a new generation with spectacular production design, state-of-the-art technology, and dance styles ranging from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop to jazz, street dance to tap.

The film also stars Robbie Fairchild (Broadway’s ‘An American in Paris’), Laurie Davidson (TNT’s ‘Will’), hip-hop dance sensation Les Twins (‘Larry and Laurent Bourgeois’), acclaimed dancer Mette Towley (featured in videos for Rihanna and Pharrell Williams’ ‘N.E.R.D.’), Royal Ballet principal dancer Steven McRae, and rising-star singer Bluey Robinson.

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, the stage musical ‘Cats’ received its world premiere at the New London Theatre in 1981, where it played for 21 years and earned the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Musical. In 1983, the Broadway production became the recipient of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and ran for an extraordinary 18 years.

Since opening in London in 1981, ‘Cats’ has continuously appeared on stage around the globe, to date having played to 81 million people in more than 50 countries and in 19 languages. It is one of the most successful musicals of all time.