(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Cats from July 13-28, 2024. The classic musical features Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and is based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. Prepare for a purr-fectly mesmerizing performance of the world-renowned musical sensation - Cats! Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece comes to life on stage with breathtaking choreography and dazzling costumes that have captivated audiences worldwide. Don't miss your chance to be part of this theatrical phenomenon. A 'Memory' that will linger long after the final curtain falls. Cats is the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score.

Cats opened in London's West End in 1981 and made its Broadway debut the following year.  The original London production ran for nearly 9,000 performances while the Broadway production reached nearly 7,500 performances before ending its run. Cats has also been performed thousands of times in Germany and Japan. It was turned into a feature film in 2019.

Tickets start at just $27 and may be purchased at www.algonquinarts.org, by calling 732-528-9211 or by visiting the Algonquin Arts Theatre box office Monday through Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm located at 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, New Jersey. Cats is sponsored by ““Broadway Ray” Soehngen.

The Cats creative team includes; Jessica O’Brien, Director/Choreographer; Stephen Strouse, Musical Director; Gililan Roberts, Rehearsal Stage Managers; Rachel Krupnick, Production Stage Manager/Props; Jason Greenhouse, Scenic Designer, Roman Klima, Lighting Design; Cosette Lyncheski, Costume Design; Joe Ficarra, Prop Design, Jan Topoleski, Sound Design/Producer and AnnieRose DiMurro Makeup Coordinator.

The cast includes BRIDGET HUGHES (GRIZABELLA), ANTHONY PREUSTER (OLD DEUTERONOMY), *MADISON GREENFIELD (JELLYLORUM), JOHN C. SHORT (GUS THE THEATRE CAT), ALEX DUBINSKY (BUSTOPHER JONES), ELENA WORTON (JENNYANYDOTS), IMMANUEL ARCHILLA (RUM TUM TUGGER), GEORGE PLATIS (MUNKUSTRAP), TIMOTHY J. KOOB (SKIMBLESHANKS), ALYSSA KISELEV  (BOMBALURINA/AYE Instructor), *BENJAMIN NELLER (MR. MISTOFFELEES), AINSLEY BRECK LANG (DEMETER), EDWARD ITTE (MUNGOJERRIE/ MACAVITY), ARIANA CENTAMORE (RUMPLETEAZER), STEFANIE WORTON (JEMIMA), MARGARET LEBRE WHITE (VICTORIA), SENECA GIACHETTI (CASSANDRA), JAMES MARTIN (ASPARAGUS), *JAKUB KRISO (ALONZO), *AMIE HUESTON (TANTOMILE), *DANIELA JULIAN (CORICOPAT), DAVID WILLIAMSON (ADMETUS / RUMPUS CAT), *ADELINE O’MARA (QUAXO), MICHAEL WELLS (CARBUCKETY), SYDNEY KATZ (ELECTRA), KYE MORAGHAN (ETCETERA), *BENJAMIN RICKER (GEORGE), *GIANNA MAMMANO (OLIVIA), *GIANNA MINARDI (PLATO), *JAKE WARD (AYE/ STUDENT DANCE CAPTAIN). *Indicates Algonquin Youth Ensemble (AYE)

Algonquin Youth Ensemble (AYE) is Algonquin's marquee arts education program within the theatre's Performing Arts Academy. Students are selected to participate through a highly-competitive audition process prior to the start of the semester. In addition to rehearsing for the main stage performance in which they are cast, AYE students are enrolled in a class that runs in conjunction with the rehearsal period, teaching theatre skills and concepts that are applied to the production.

Here are more photos from the production.

ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE (AAT) is a 501c(3) non-profit center for performing arts, providing cultural enrichment and arts education for residents and visitors of Central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore through high quality performances and programs in theatre, music, dance and film.

Located in Manasquan, N.J., AAT is an integral part of the Shore region, offering broad access to arts experiences across multiple disciplines. Deeply committed to education, AAT serves students of all ages not only through art and music instruction, but also through the unique communal conversation that exists between audience member and performer. A journeyman house, AAT features the work of young and emerging artists, designers and directors working alongside seasoned professionals.

John Posada is a New Jersey based photographer specializing in photographing live theatre and music performances. For more than 15 years, John has photographed live events where he mastered the techniques of timing and capturing fast moving action under challenging lighting conditions. Currently, John has spent the last 3 years concentrating on photographing almost 200 theatre productions for over 70 different theatres. Click here for John's website.