Andrew Lloyd Webber was at the airport waiting to take a long flight. He went to the bookstore trying to find something to read. And there was a childhood book that caught his attention, Old Possum’s Book by T. S. Eliot. During the flight, Webber came up with the idea that he could create a musical based in the children’s book. And CATS the musical was born!

CATS is one of the longest running musical shows in the world with almost 9000 times played in London. In 1983 it won seven Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Featured actress for Betty Buckley, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design, and Best Direction.

The original CATS costumes were designed by John Napier and they had evolved into today’s complex designs. The actors wear special cat-like furry costumes with long tails and wings. And the makeup completes the actors’ feline appearances.

CATS had been play in all the five continents and translated to more than 20 languages. Here in Panama, the original Broadway version of CATS will be play under the direction of Trevor Nunn and the original choreography by Gillian Lynne.

CATS will run in Panama from December 16-20 at Teatro Anayansi, Atlapa. Prices range from $25 to $100.

Celebrate these holidays with the Andrew Lloyd Webber spectacular show CATS!