The 1998 filmed production of is widely considered the definitive way to experience the musical on screen, capturing the stage show's essence without the controversial CGI of the 2019 adaptation. It features an all-star cast, including the original "Grizabella" Elaine Paige and Sir John Mills . Top Content & Viewing Options
This is the definitive video recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic (and famously divisive) musical. Unlike the abysmal 2019 movie adaptation, this 1998 version captures the actual stage choreography (by Gillian Lynne) and the original theatrical set design without distracting CGI fur.
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(Grizabella), John Mills (Gus the Theatre Cat), and Ken Page (Old Deuteronomy). : Tells the story of the Jellicle tribe of cats
From the high-energy "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats" to the magical "Mr. Mistoffelees," the 1998 version captures the whimsical, poetic nature of T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats with perfect theatrical flair.
