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It did help at intermission to read a synposis of what was happening. Wish I had done that to begin with along with a reading scan of lyrics. We always have a great time but would definitely sit closer at next performance of CATS. Joanhelen from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Even tho I knew the story, I had several problems with this production.

One-I couldn't hear the words from the chorus. Two-the costumes were blah. Three-frankly, all it was was dancing around the stage. Good dancing, mind you, but mostly just dancing and tumbling. We were disappointed. Richard S. Being a director myself, the show did its job. It was entertaining and made people leave the theater smiling. That being said, only a small percentage of the actors were actually feline. The the rest were smiling and giggling on stage and looked like they were fooling around.

Kerri as Grizabella was incredible, even though she seemed young she really captured the audience every moment she was on stage. Also we saw the understudy for rum tum tugger, and he did not disappoint at all.

Mungo and rump were adorable, and the girl who played Victoria was really beautiful to watch. Those were the standouts for me. The show overall was fine. Truly lacked heart and magic. Keith from Chicago, Illinois. And it wasn't just me. Others during intermission had the same complaint. But one performer Grizabella played her role as one agonized cat.

But whether this was called for in the script or the director's instruction, it came off as awkward. Mistofeleez" and the final chorus. But the other numbers were uninteresting and not memorable for me.

I truly have no idea why "Cats" is so popular based on this production. Theater is not the movies! Be considerate! Ben from Washington, District of Columbia. Saw it back in the s, in Boston. It was magical, with a lot of vignettes that added energy and fun, but there were points that had me drifting away.

Just saw it on tour at the Kennedy in It was It seemed like the vignettes were cut, to make up for more of the never-worth-it plot, and the seemingly interminable ballet. I felt bad for the dancers. They were working their hearts out to entertain me. Their director wasn't. The lighting crew were the stars of the show. This is not a good thing. Ultimately, I walked out during intermission. Life is too short to ensure the Pollicle Dogs a second time.

I went home and pet my own cats. Much more satisfying. Aneysha from Toronto, Ontario. I was disappointed in this Cats production, no real storyline, just the same type of dancing over and over. I saw Cats years ago it was much better. Becca from Toronto, Ontario. The play itself was very well done. Great singing, dancing, sets, costume, production.

However, I was bored most of the show Rebecca Leonard from East Norriton, Pennsylvania. It was about ugly, horny cats! Ed from Seattle, Washington.

I also noticed a lack of standing ovation from most of the audience, which is a rarity at the Paramount. And when will STG address the lousy sound system once and for all? This is an ongoing issue, and we are seriously considering not renewing next season because of it.

Anonymous from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I thought it was me, but others have said the same. I had absolutely no idea what was going on. The play needs dialogue to move the story. It looked schizophrenic. Jumping here to there, up, down, frantic.

It was beautifully decorated with the costumes and the setting, but a story was missing. I should not pay, then have to Google the musicaltp find out what was going on. Kristin from Chicago, Illinois. I felt that the dancing was completely off. My children who are both dancers kept on telling me how their timing was off.

Legs weren't straight on Grands and many weren't getting into character. They went as far to say that they need to work on their technique and practice more times a week. Singing was good.

I am wondering if it was a new cast who just didn't understand or become comfortable with their roles. Also, you couldn't understand the words they were saying.

The show needs a lot more work. Nothing like the ones in the past. SAVE your money as you are NOT seeing a real "Broadway" play, but a pathetically cheap imitation, and good luck knowing what's going on. Lou from Toronto, Ontario. A good play should transport you to where it is taking place. Makeup or no makeup, an actor should make you believe that they are their characters.

This Toronto production did neither. Out of 12 people that attended I was the only one able to catch some kind of story. It was poorly executed at the beginning. I didnt once loose site that they were just performers in makeup and not cats.

Perhaps that is more the fault of the director. Friends in our group has seen other productions in other cities and said that this one was the worst. Avoid taking children under 12 as there are better and cheaper plays in Toronto. NRS from Fresno, California. The dancers danced well, the singers sang well and the costumes were nice. But, the storyline, which seemed minimal at best, did not grab our attention. We left the theater at intermission and we were not the only ones.

We did not see a sign announcing the increase. And, finally, the requirement to show your vaccination card was a joke. If it is to be required, then accurately check.

Abbie from Los Angeles, California. If you like musicals just to hear music, then you will enjoy the show. This had absolutely no story line and besides "memories, no music that I enjoyed.

If you want to see humans jumping around like cats and don't mind that there is no beginning, middle, and end to a show, then by all means go see it.

I would have rather spent my time and gone to get my teeth cleaned. The show has no storyline, no character development, one set change, One awkward moment after another.

The audience did not like it although we certainly tried to engage. The performers play to the back of the stage not outwardly towards the audience. Whatever — after 45 minutes of it, let alone three hours, who cares? And then when they did TRY to engage with the audience, it fell flat. The show-stopper is the redemption-themed tune "Memory," sung by key character Grizabella, portrayed in this latest incarnation by Ma-Anne Dionisio. Berti, who is remounting Gillian Lynne's original Broadway choreography with only slight changes, said it's a "very physical" show as cast members have to be feline-like at all times -- not to mention the Jellicle Ball dance number clocks in around 18 minutes long.

The original production was particularly taxing because it ran about an hour longer than the current version and was on a stage that was slanted forward. Smith recalls cast members being wheeled on a stretcher through the stage door in full cat makeup to St.

Michael's hospital across the street. You could eat burgers any time you wanted to. Berti said the cast in the new production are mostly young, strong and handling the physicality well. Of course, she wasn't born yet and it's kind of fun to have her come," she said. Ma-Anne Dionisio as Grizabella is shown in the theatre production of "Cats. We welcome your comments. Bell Media reviews every comment submitted, and reserves the right to approve comments and edit for brevity and clarity.

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You are contributing to debate and discussion, and helping to make this website a more open place. Also key to the show, of course, are the cat-like movements. Berti said understudies were on "constantly. There was a benefit to the rigours of the roles, though. For Cuthbert, that means her daughter will finally get to see her in it. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses.

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