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

Initially, there are only glowing eyes. A purr here, a soft hiss 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 known in England as 'dear little cats'. With breathtakingly acrobatic choreography, magic tricks, and swaying hips, the character cats vie for the favor of their wise leader, Old Deuteronomy. He will choose one cat to experience the miracle of rebirth.

One by one, the feline characters introduce themselves. And when the cast-off aging diva Grizabella dares to step forward and sings of happier days, it becomes utterly silent: 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 again that this masterpiece can enchant audiences more than ever after over four decades!

A Unique Success Story: Since its premiere in 1981, CATS has revolutionized the world of musicals. The 'Jellicle Cats' have broken countless records worldwide, captivating over 73 million viewers across more than 30 countries. And there's no end in sight! Over forty years after its premiere in London's West End, the character cats - from the cunning Macavity to the magical Mistoffelees, the snow-white innocent Victoria, and the irresistible Rum Tum Tugger - have lost none of their cross-generational appeal.

Timeless melodies and unique choreography in a fresh production: Starting in April 2025, the classic will be experienced in its original English version - in an authentic yet refreshed successful 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 captivated the hearts of the audience at the renowned Semperoper in Dresden. The Saxon newspaper praised the premiere of the sold-out three-week guest performance: 'A feast for the eyes, ears, and heart! With more pep and sensuality than earlier versions, still atmospheric yet always close to the original.'

The foundation for this original was T.S. Eliot's collection of poems 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats'. Dramaturg and director Trevor Nunn developed a concept that honors Eliot's linguistic genius while functioning effectively on stage. Andrew Lloyd Webber composed his musical masterpiece to match - a genre mix with unique melodies that have long become classics themselves. Gillian Lynne's groundbreaking choreography and John Napier's characteristic costumes, 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', exclaims The Times. 'Immortal melodies, a spectacular stage design, and an outstanding cast', agrees the Daily Mirror. And the FAZ is convinced: 'As timeless as West Side Story. During the minute-long applause at the Alte Oper, many in the audience wish they could lead a life like the sworn cat ensemble: Friendly, peaceful, fearless, and free.'