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11th May 1981: The musical Cats opens at the New London Theatre in London’s West End

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May 11, 2026

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Summary

Unlike traditional musicals with a clear linear plot, Cats relied on a sequence of musical numbers linked by theme and atmosphere. Nevertheless, the production attracted strong public interest and went on to become one of the longest-running musicals in theatre ...