The Atlanta Lyric Theatre ended a spectacularly successful
three-show run of Cats the musical at the nearby Cobb Energy Performing Arts
Centre today. The production had a cast of 24 actors and was exceptionally well
done.
Originally envisioned with ticket sales for the lower lever
of the theater only, the upper level was opened up due to high demand. Over
8,000 patrons enjoyed the sell-out shows. The sheer volume of ticket sales for
a summertime production demonstrates the local community’s appetite for Broadway-caliber
theatrical entertainment.
The Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council will be promoting
future Atlanta Lyric Theater productions and we are actively investigating how
we can collaborate in the future.
About Atlanta Lyric Theater:
Atlanta Lyric Theatre, established 36 years ago, is
dedicated to producing the best in musical theatre and fostering the growth of
the Atlanta theatrical community by showcasing local professional talent.
Through educational programs and pursuit of artistic excellence, The Lyric
seeks to inform and expand the audience for musical theatre in the greater
metropolitan area.
About Cats:
Cats, one of the longest-running shows in West End and on
Broadway, received its world premiere at the New London Theatre in 1981 where
it played for 21 record-breaking years and almost 9,000 performances. The
production was the winner of the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best
Musical. In 1983 the Broadway production became the recipient of seven Tony
awards including Best Musical, and ran for eighteen years.
Since its world premiere, Cats has been presented in over 26
countries, has been translated into 10 languages and has been seen by over 50
million people world-wide. Both the original London and Broadway cast
recordings won Grammy Awards for Best Cast Album.
The classic Lloyd Webber score includes Memory which has
been recorded by over 150 artists from Barbra Streisand and Johnny Mathis to
Liberace and Barry Manilow.
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