{"id":48017,"date":"2019-12-23T15:06:53","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T07:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/?p=48017"},"modified":"2019-12-23T15:22:18","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T07:22:18","slug":"cats-the-musical-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2019\/12\/cats-the-musical-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"CATS The Musical \u2013 A Parent\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Will Kids like CATS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CATS The Musical, need no introduction.  Aside from its famous tune, \u2018Memory\u2019 which has never failed to sweep audiences\u2019 feet off theatre carpets, the musical has swept seats off West End and Broadway faster than anyone can say \u201cMeow\u201d. It has won multiple international awards including the Grammy\u2019s.  In fact, it is one of the very few musicals that are the longest-running in Broadway and West End for a record-breaking 21 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But how can I help my kids to appreciate CATS The Musical? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The musical is choc-full of gems to keep primary-school kids entertained IF you know how to steer them as the musical moves along. Here are some tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Plot \u2013 Keep it Simple. Focus on the Characters.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Based on the poem, \u2018Old Possum\u2019s Book of Practical Cats\u2019 by T.S. Elliot, CATS The Musical features the characteristics of different cats seeking to be chosen for rebirth on that one special night a year by Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader.  Each cat takes turns to tell their story and show their unique characteristics in order to be picked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Look out for interesting and wacky characters like \u2018Rum Tum Tugger\u2019, Mr ‘Mistoffeless’, the tap-dancing ‘Jennyanydots’, ‘Skimbleshanks’, the railroad cat and ‘Grizabella’ the old glamour cat. Not forgetting ‘Macavity’, the one that makes lights go out who comes close as the \u2018villian\u2019 but not quite.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. Songs and Dance: Sing and Tap Along!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Plenty of toe-tapping and melodic songs across different genres like anthems, swing and ballads will keep the kids (and if I may add, adults too) entertained!  Make it a point to check the band pit during intervals to say \u2018Hi\u2019 to the musicians! Psst – They allow audience to go onto stage to take a quick photo with Old Deuteronomy during the first 10 minutes of intermission! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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