The iconic classic from the West End is finally back! Elegance on four paws - CATS invites you to the ball: The unparalleled original production will embark on a major six-month tour across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland starting in April.

It begins with just glowing eyes. There's a purring here, a soft hissing there. In the silvery light of the full moon on a starry night, a London junkyard transforms into the ballroom of the Jellicle Cats - affectionately referred to as 'dear little cats' in England. With breathtaking acrobatic choreography, magic tricks, and swaying hips, the character cats vie for the favor of their wise leader, Old Deuteronomy, who will choose one cat to experience the miracle of rebirth.

As the feline characters introduce themselves, silence falls when the ousted aging diva Grizabella steps forward to sing about happier days. With 'Memory,' she gifts the audience one of the greatest moments in musical history.

From April 9 to September 21, 2025, the world's most famous cats will once again conquer the stages of selected venues in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, proving once more that this masterpiece, after over four decades, continues to enchant its audience!

A Unique Success Story

Since its premiere in 1981, CATS has revolutionized the world of musicals. The Jellicle Cats have gracefully broken records worldwide, captivating more than 73 million viewers in over 30 countries. Even after more than forty years since its debut in London's West End, the character cats - from the cunning Macavity and the magical Mistoffelees to the innocent snow-white Victoria and the irresistible Rum Tum Tugger - have lost none of their cross-generational charm, still mesmerizing a diverse audience.

Timeless melodies and unique choreography in a fresh production

Starting in April 2025, the classic will be experienced once more in its original English version, in a refreshed production from London's West End, which was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for 'Best Musical Revival' in 2015. In the summer of 2022, CATS captured the hearts of the audience at the renowned Semperoper in Dresden. The Saxon Newspaper praised the premiere of the celebrated and sold-out three-week guest performance as 'A feast for the eyes, ears, and heart! With more pep and sensuality than previous versions, even more atmospheric, yet still close to the original.'

This original was based on T.S. Eliot's poetry collection, 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats.' Dramaturg and director Trevor Nunn developed a concept that honors Eliot's linguistic genius while functioning on stage. Complementing this, Andrew Lloyd Webber composed his musical masterpiece - a genre mix with unique melodies that have long since become classics. Gillian Lynne's groundbreaking choreography and the characteristic costumes by John Napier, who also created the impressive stage design, complete the work of art: a playful union of feline movements and human traits.

CATS has already won seven Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards. 'Still the ultimate,' cheers The Times. 'Immortal melodies, a spectacular set, and an outstanding cast,' agrees the Daily Mirror. The FAZ is convinced: 'As timeless as, for example, West Side Story. During the lengthy applause at the Alte Oper, one can imagine many in the audience wishing to live a life like the sworn feline arsenal: friendly, peaceful, fearless, and free.'