CATS the Musical - Media Call at Theatre Royal Sydney | CATS Cast Interview

Had the privilege of being invited to the media call for the new 40th anniversary production of CATS the Musical, playing in Sydney at the Theatre Royal before it tours Australia. It debuted in Australia at the very same theatre in 1985. CATS the Musical is composed by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and produced by Cameron Mackintosh and John Frost. It debuted on the West End in 1981 and is based on the poems by T.S. Elliot. The new Australian production has assembled an incredible cast including Todd McKenney, Gabriyel Thomas, Lucy Maunder, Des Flanagan, Mark Vincent and Jarrod Draper. The ensemble also includes an incredible selection of Australia's best dancers including Olivia Carniato, Alex Alvarez and Chaska Halliday. The video features musical sequences from the production and interviews with the cast and creatives. This video includes interviews with Todd McKenney, Des Flanagan, Gabriyel Thomas, Lucy Mander, Jarrod Draper and associate director Chrissie Cartwright - who worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber and original choreographer Gillian Lynne. The video also includes my thoughts on the show and the media call. Enjoy! CATS the Musical is playing at the Theatre Royal Sydney from June until September before it tours Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. Get your tickets now! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats" 07:43 Gabriyel Thomas Interview 09:32 Todd McKenney & Des Flanagan Interview 11:47 Lucy Maunder Interview 13:05 "Gus: The Theatre Cat" 18:57 Leigh Archer & Jarrod Draper Interview 23:18 Chrissie Cartwright Interview (Associate Director) 26:35 Review / Outro Follow me at ‪@adriankmita‬ #cats #catsthemusical #andrewlloydwebber #musical #musicaltheatre #theatreroyal #Sydney #cameronmackintosh