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

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Published: 2026-05-11T02:05:57+00:00
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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 ...

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