• “Cats,” based on a book of poems by T. S. Eliot, revolves around a tribe of cats called Jellicles, which are competing in a singing competition, so they can die and be reborn as a better version of themselves.
  • A new theatrical interpretation of the classic musical features an A-List cast, including Jennifer Hudson, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, James Corden, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba and Taylor Swift.

  • We break down the plot and the characters to help explain why these cats are singing and dancing in the first place, and what it all means.

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