Hello Furbabies! I just love Cats, (both the real, furry ones (I have 5, including 2 manx) and the musical. I have seen the musical 3 times so far, the last time was in Biloxi at a Casino theater, a year or so ago. I was dismayed to see it was an abbreviated stage production, and was missing the Bustopher Jones number, as well as the spectacular GrowlTiger's Last stand number! Argghh! I see that Cats is once again on tour in the USA, and it is scheduled to come to my hometown in January, at the Civic Theater. I am hoping that it is the "REAL, AUTHENTIC" Cats, and not an partial production. I want to purchase 2 tix for myself and my 11 yr. old daughter (as a Christmas gift for her)She saw Cats for the first time at the Biloxi show, and was sad that it was not a complete show. Can anyone tell me if the 04/05 tour contains the entire set of songs and characters? Thanks!!Blessings, Cyn

When you see the show at a Casino - you will get a deeply cut show. The casino shows are shortened to draw more people to the casino floor rather than the theatre.

The January show should be somewhat mid-run, so you should see more of the actual production. Bustopher and Growltiger should be waiting for you... As for the characters, the entire cast of the US tour should be there as well...

R