The quality is horrible, no better than the old VHS I had laying around. Demeter Aeva May. We were disappointed that one of our favorite poem-cat characters wasn't used in the play nor with the additions Andrew Lloyd Webber had made in his adaptation. 120 min In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. The longest running musical on the West End, this production features Elaine Paige and Sir John Mills in its cast. Wow! This is my all-time favorite musical. On September 10, 2000, after 7,485 shows and a run of nearly 18 years, the show closed - a Broadway record. Breathtaking visuals and full digital sound (that has been completely re-recorded with a seventy piece orchestra) will lead you deep into the mysterious world of Cats. Watching the show at home with a CD was up close and personal. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The exception was John Mills who was brought on to play Gus for the first time. My wife is Asian and she saw it with me 8 of those times and it never occurred to her (or me) to be offended. Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019. This dvd was a very poorly made copy. Prime members enjoy unlimited free, fast delivery on eligible items, video streaming, ad-free music, exclusive access to deals & more. This is better than seeing the show live (which I had done). Since then Cats has smashed records and conquered the world. "Jellicle" cats join for a Jellicle ball where they rejoice with their leader, Old Deuteronomy. Sold by Outlet Promotions and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. It's Cats as you've never seen it before. | Classic musical with a brilliant cast and orchestration. Mungugstrap's slithery entrance, the kittens playfulness, the shoebox masks of the pugs, and so so much more. And the close up camera allowed the viewer to see the details missed in the stage show. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Now that technology has changed, I knew that I would eventually need to upgrade my copy of "Cats" in order to be able to keep watching it. Learn more. The concept is brilliant. Musicals Spotlight Collection [Mamma Mia! If you are expecting Blu-Ray quality - stay away, you might as well just buy the regular DVD version. :o I never like to cry in front of people, but the way these actors so intensely potray their characters, really gets to me in a good way! The cast, dancers and singers were drawn together from the various stage productions of the musical. I do like Taylor Swift's song in the new movie ver. Interesting getting the up close look as opposed to sitting in the audience. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. If you don't have a copy at all and want one, go for whichever is cheaper, as the quality is most likely the same. Sold by Great__Buys and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Sir John Mills, one of the most popular and beloved English actors, was born Lewis Ernest Watts Mills on February 22, 1908, at the Watts Naval Training College in North Elmham, Norfolk, England. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2017. Cats - as you'll never see it again - more intoxicating and magical than you could possibly imagine. I also saw it in New York and Chicago. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Directed by David Mallet. Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, the most famous musical of all time, first exploded onto the West End stage in 1981. What is the point of releasing this wonderful musical on Blu-Ray if there is no HD source material ? 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