NICOLE SCHERZINGER TO LEAD REVIVAL CAST OF ANDREW LLYOD WEBBERS' CATS!
Last night, during the recording of Sunday Night At The Palladium, Andrew Lloyd Webber took to the stage to announce that Nicole Scherzinger will join the cast of Cats when it begins its West End Revival this December.
This will be the former Pussycat Doll and X Factor Judges' West End stage debut as she takes on the role of Grizabella, orginated by Elaine Paige. On making her West End debut, Nicole Scherzinger said: "I am really thrilled to be making my West End debut in such an iconic show and I couldn't be more excited. To have the opportunity to work with Andrew, Trevor and Gillian is a dream come true. I grew up listening to Andrew's extraordinary music and was lucky enough, a couple of years ago, to record Cats' beautiful song Memory. Andrew's score is breathtaking and I am truly honoured to have been asked to take part in what I know will be a very special time in my career. I can't wait to begin rehearsals."
American recording artist, Nicole Scherzinger studied theatre and dance at the Wright State University in Ohio. In 2003 she joined the Pussycat Dolls who have sold 50 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. She has subsequently gone on to enjoy success as a solo artist, selling 16 million records and having number one singles in the UK. In 2011 she joined the UK version of the X Factor as a judge. Nicole’s forthcoming album will be released on Sony Music in the autumn.
She was also seen on stage to commemorate 40 years of Andrew Lloyd Webber's music - watch the video below of her wonderful performance of Don't Cry For Me Argentina from Evita!
LET THE MEMORY LIVE AGAIN.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical CATS returns to the West End for a strictly limited 12 week run at the London Palladium beginning 6 December 2014.
Adapted from TS Eliot's 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats', with an amazing musical score that includes the timeless "Memory", spectacular set designs, stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography, CATS is a magical musical like no other. On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, makes the Jellicle choice and announces which of them will go up to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS has been seen by over 50 million people and enchanted audiences in over 300 cities around the world - now you too have the chance to experience this legendary musical phenomenon.
CATS is directed by Trevor Nunn, with Gillian Lynne as Associate Director and Choreographer and designs by John Napier. Book is by T. S. Eliot with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.