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Photo from CATS Manila souvenir program.Listening to the songs of CATS since childhood had introduced me to the world of Broadway Musicals. So when we learned in November that CATS will run in Manila, we immediately bought tickets for the opening night show What CATS is all about?CATS is about the annual tradition of the Jellicle cat tribe whose members meet in a modern junkyard setting with the midnight moon in the background. Before sunrise, the leader of the tribe will select the jellicle cat that deserves to be re-encarnated.Throughout the show, the cats invite the audience to the Jellicle ball as they are introduced one by one. The cats are very particular about their identity and use three different names: one that is used by the family daily, then a more dignified name and a secret name. Photo from CATS Manila souvenir program.You'll get acquainted with all the cats starting with Victoria, a young white cat, and Munkustrap, a large grey tabby.The first act starts off with introducing the different unique cats:-- Jennyanydots, The Old Gumbie Cat, essentially a fat cat-- The playful Rum Tum Tugger, Female cats find him extremely attractive. Aside from Grizabella, he made the entire show very entertaining because he always wanted to be the center of attention.-- The ostracized Grizabella, the Glamour Cat (played by Lea) She left the tribe yeas ago to explore the outside world-- Bustopher Jones, a large "twenty-five pointer" who always eats and is in his signature white pants.-- Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, They are the prankster cat team and always have fun but most of the time get into trouble.-- Old Deuteronomy, the leader of the tribeand finally Grizabella appears again to end Act 2 with the song, "Memory"Photo from CATS Manila souvenir program.Act 2 continues with the Jellicle ball, and introduces:- Gus, the theater cat, ...
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