The Original Production Of Cats | Cats The Musical Backstage

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2020
  • Watch Cats (1999) here: www.uphe.com/movies/cats-1999
    Andrew Lloyd Webber and Gillian Lynne delve behind the scenes and discuss the first original production of Cats.
    A behind the scenes look at the history of the iconic musical.
    From Cats (1998): Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS, the most famous musical of all time, first exploded onto the West End stage in 1981. 'Memory', one of its many classic songs, became an instant worldwide hit. Since then CATS has smashed records and conquered the world. Using the latest technology, all the excitement, thrill, romance and intimacy of this theatrical legend has been captured on screen. Breathtaking visuals and full digital sound (that has been completely re-recorded with a seventy piece orchestra) will leave you deep into the mysterious world of CATS as you've never seen it before -- more intoxicating and magical than you could possibly imagine. With a star cast including Elaine Paige and Sir John Mills.
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    If you enjoyed that why not check out these other hit musicals! :
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    Welcome to The Shows Must Go On the channel bringing you showtunes, backstage access and full performances from some of the best loved musicals in history!
    Featuring melodic moments, show-stopping solos and high notes for the history books.
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  • @TheShowsMustGoOn
    @TheShowsMustGoOn  3 роки тому +6

    Want to see more backstage content? Check this out - bit.ly/3fwW3z2

  • @suddenwall
    @suddenwall 3 роки тому +63

    A slightly frustrated ALW explaining what Jellicle Cats are at 1:23 brings me such joy

  • @nicolasrodriguez5358
    @nicolasrodriguez5358 3 роки тому +73

    I think Mr. Sheffield was right, this is a WEIRD concept. No one could have imagined it was going to be such a good show!!

  • @Shindai
    @Shindai 3 роки тому +27

    It's never not creeped me out, but I've always been impressed at the athleticism and talent involved in this, the human body at its absolute peak. Must be a hell of a thing to have been involved in such an exhibition of physicality.

    • @EmilyCheetham
      @EmilyCheetham Рік тому +3

      Well certain characters like magical mr mistoffeeleese had to be played by a ballet dancer due to the difficulty of the dance (the jumps) near the end of his song. Plus the other characters cartwheels, splits etc. it’s not for a musical just anyone can perform (depending on the character played). Iv seen it on stage and think it’s great but the 1998 stage recirculating will always be my favourite and most viewed version. 2019 version just doesn’t cut it.

  • @sofiaamtis2837
    @sofiaamtis2837 3 роки тому +43

    RIP Dame Gillian Lynne. Legend ❤️

  • @zellesev1240
    @zellesev1240 3 роки тому +99

    To those people who don't like cats but are still wondering😂 of its 'success' and/or how 'great' it is, try looking at it more in an artistic sense, like how all these fictional cat characters are cleverly put to life with the magic of very talented movement and use of music. It may not be for everyone's liking and taste, but it is pure art really, at least for me.

    • @princesslisamarie7860
      @princesslisamarie7860 3 роки тому +13

      Zelle Sev I read the book and it made more sense. It’s really just a collection of poems, not really a storyline. So if you’re looking at it as individual poems represented by these amazing cats then yes it’s a magical show. Cost me make a movement it’s ingenius.

  • @krcmaine
    @krcmaine 3 роки тому +31

    More 1981Cats please 😍

  • @ZeeGeeSims
    @ZeeGeeSims 3 роки тому +44

    This gave me chill bumps! The history of the greatest show in the world ever

  • @annatodd7841
    @annatodd7841 3 роки тому +34

    Such an incredible show with a long and fascinating history

  • @claunspach
    @claunspach 3 роки тому +21

    Time for my absolute favourite puurfect show ❤️🐈

  • @queenbodicea
    @queenbodicea 3 роки тому +45

    I noticed Sarah Brightman at "38. She was the original Jemima.

  • @mindygracebickerdike
    @mindygracebickerdike 3 роки тому +5

    I was very lucky earlier this year (before the world went the hell in a hand basket) to pick up a pretty much pristine copy of the original soundtrack on vinyl for only £1 at a flea market at the Bath & West Showground. Having just bought my fianceé a new record player for Christmas. 😊

  • @electrathejelliclekitten8063
    @electrathejelliclekitten8063 3 роки тому +13

    My fav Musical!

  • @itzelgc4637
    @itzelgc4637 3 роки тому +7

    Gorgeous!!!
    Please upload Macavity ♥️
    Aeva and Rosemary are my absolute faves

  • @filidolphini
    @filidolphini 3 роки тому +14

    i’m waiting for some teasers👀

  • @halleys.library
    @halleys.library 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely adore the artistry of this show 💜

  • @DionneWard
    @DionneWard 3 роки тому +3

    Great video and brings back so many memories (pun was totally intended) 😂🐈 But this was the first show I worked on at aged 17 and loved it. I worked there for almost 3 years. 💖

  • @MTRAdmiralty
    @MTRAdmiralty 3 роки тому +5

    Now and Forever.

  • @ajparadise6649
    @ajparadise6649 3 роки тому +2

    This is very interesting to learn about the beginning of this strange musical. My sister really likes it, but it is not my type of thing really. It was cool to learn about though.

  • @JRH526
    @JRH526 3 роки тому +4

    And the lovely Finola Hughes. Remember her? Stayin Alive? General Hospital? I miss her ! She’s the white cat!

  • @TheHSoko
    @TheHSoko 3 роки тому

    I was supposed to see this musical for my 16th Birthday, but my mom gave me the most amazing sweet 16 Birthday party with all my friends. I am so lucky.
    Even if this show looked very entertaining....and full of symbolism I am sure....

  • @michaelottinger
    @michaelottinger 2 роки тому +1

    "I think that the real moment of truth came when a paying public first saw a cat. Because either that was going to be one of the biggest moments of legendary bathos ever seen in the history of theatre..." [see: Cats (2019)]

  • @mrbooklover1032
    @mrbooklover1032 3 роки тому +5

    Does anyone know when the costume and makeup design changed?

  • @christinedaae355
    @christinedaae355 3 роки тому +6

    Yesss!!

  • @zellesev1240
    @zellesev1240 3 роки тому +3

    Andrew lloyd webber is so youthful hereee

  • @enzmondo
    @enzmondo 3 роки тому +1

    Hal, it’s about Cats.

  • @rebeccadennen7063
    @rebeccadennen7063 3 роки тому +4

    Alw looks the same as he does now

  • @abbymorales9245
    @abbymorales9245 3 роки тому +2

    Does this mean they are going to show this for free later???

    • @brianaustin5467
      @brianaustin5467 3 роки тому +8

      I doubt that it has any meaning. They have been showing clips throughout the summer in order to keep interest in the channel alive. Last week some people inferred that showing the clip "So Long, Farewell" was a cryptic clue that the shows were all over. Second guessing the intentions of the channel sets people up for disappointment. We will know by next week what the first show will be.

    • @romo4161
      @romo4161 3 роки тому

      Didn't they already as part of the lon down theater?

  • @enzmondo
    @enzmondo 3 роки тому +1

    I wonder if Lindsay has watched this.

  • @funkymonkey1167
    @funkymonkey1167 3 роки тому +1

    Cool

  • @thenotsoprettylilsunflower7391
    @thenotsoprettylilsunflower7391 3 роки тому +5

    Hi I’m early

  • @Texaslawhorn
    @Texaslawhorn Рік тому

    01:18 The host is as confused as most of the viewers of that program were. Andrew talks about jellicle cats as if everyone has heard of that term.

  • @Dim4323
    @Dim4323 3 роки тому +2

    Still better then the crappy movie

    • @dawnjohnson3263
      @dawnjohnson3263 3 роки тому +1

      The movie is great

    • @OccyDaBoss
      @OccyDaBoss 3 роки тому +1

      @@dawnjohnson3263 incorrect
      the movie is shit

  • @cosmicjosie
    @cosmicjosie 3 роки тому +13

    The costumes for the first production were tragic, gotta love the 80’s 😂

  • @yeseniariveratorres
    @yeseniariveratorres 3 роки тому

    Cat 6 necesita refujio la gata y arisco llevarselo to-do q tenga agua comida

  • @dillonohlemiller9027
    @dillonohlemiller9027 2 роки тому +1

    They don’t even look like cats in the original production

  • @enzmondo
    @enzmondo 3 роки тому

    Why is Cats?

    • @dawnjohnson3263
      @dawnjohnson3263 3 роки тому

      Its a night in the lives of London street cats enz

  • @davidlrattigan
    @davidlrattigan 3 роки тому +7

    It would be another 38 years before it found its definitive form in Tom Hooper's spellbinding motion picture Cats.

  • @ReizzGames
    @ReizzGames 3 роки тому +1

    Sick head 77

  • @AAH-yn7mg
    @AAH-yn7mg 3 роки тому +2

    Sing along if you know the words: are you blind when you're born?

    • @nathanbarnes8535
      @nathanbarnes8535 3 роки тому +1

      Can you see in the dark?

    • @AhsimNreiziev
      @AhsimNreiziev 3 роки тому

      @@nathanbarnes8535
      Can you look at a King?

    • @Astronomicalfacts
      @Astronomicalfacts 3 роки тому

      Would you sit on his throne

    • @AhsimNreiziev
      @AhsimNreiziev 3 роки тому

      @@Astronomicalfacts
      Can you say of your bite that it's worse than your bark?

  • @howilookrood9275
    @howilookrood9275 3 роки тому

    Busy duck 96

  • @actorben
    @actorben 3 роки тому +3

    Oh, why did they ruin this w/the latest movie!?

    • @hbdragon88
      @hbdragon88 3 роки тому +3

      I wouldn't get too hung up over the 2019 film...there are always bad film adaptations of stage musicals. Just watch the 1998 version again, or if you're daring, you can try listening to bootleg recordings. Recently listened to a live bootleg of Buckley singing "Memory" and I got chills - the singing was so good that it broke through the muddled recording.

    • @dawnjohnson3263
      @dawnjohnson3263 3 роки тому +1

      What's wrong with the movie? Its fantastic. You really don't have to copy the crowd you know

  • @brandanl7780
    @brandanl7780 3 роки тому +3

    Young ALW looks so...

  • @gegrg3401
    @gegrg3401 3 роки тому

    Careful advocat 39

  • @user-fq2lc3yu8n
    @user-fq2lc3yu8n 3 роки тому

    Crazy jet 15

  • @xpatzorsx
    @xpatzorsx 3 роки тому +1

    Wow... it was just as dumb back then. Remarkable. 👏