CITIGROUP INC. announced that CATS, the second longest-running musical in Broadway history, will have a limited run at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) beginning July 24, 2010. This production will feature Tony winner Lea Salonga as Grizabella, and an international cast that will primarily come from Australia, and the United Kingdom.
The show, based on the OLD POSSUM’S BOOK OF PRACTICAL CATS by T.S. Eliot has music by musical theatre master Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard). Its musical numbers include the hit song MEMORY.
Grizabella is a former Glamour Cat who has lost her clout and sparkle, and now only seeks to be accepted by the “Jellicle Cats” society, whose members are anxiously waiting to be reborn into a new life.
“I’ll be playing Grizabella (aka the non-dancer part). As for what attracts me to her, besides the big song? Grizabella is The cat that shone in the spotlight once upon a time, and doesn’t anymore. She’s scraggy, dirty, ugly, and relives the Glory Days in her mind. It’ll be interesting to play someone that once shone, and no longer does,” noted Lea.
CATS, which features a larger-than-life junkyard set, colorful make-up and costumes, ‘80s choreography, and often eclectic array of music, has been toured around the world. Just like another British import LES MISERABLES, it has been translated into more than 20 languages.
CitiGroup Inc. offers tickets exclusively to Citi clients till December 6, 2009. Present your Citi credit or ATM card at any Ticketworld outlet, and get 10 percent discount. For more details, contact Ticketworld at (632) 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.
Source: http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CATS_in_Manila_to_Feature_Tony_Winner_Lea_Salonga_as_Grizabella_Begins_Run_7242010_20091103
