When did the musical Cats premier?
Cats (musical)
In May 2016, it was announced that Tom Hooper would direct a film adaptation of the musical for Universal Pictures and Working Title Films with Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward and Hooper serving as producers.[31]  In January 2018, Lloyd Webber announced that, as part of the ongoing development of the film, he has composed a new song, to be sung by Victoria, the perky white kitten. Lloyd Webber also announced that, while the film has not been officially greenlit by Working Title, casting is underway.[32] On 13 June 2018, Billy Elliot screenwriter Lee Hall was confirmed as penning the script, while Hooper was still the choice to direct. Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway was reported to be in talks to star in a currently unknown role. Hathaway previously worked with Hooper on Les Misérables. Rihanna was on the wish-list for the role of Bombalurina; however, nothing had been formalized. According to Den of Geek, Cats is set to start filming November 2018 in the UK, which would point towards a release in late 2019.[33] Later, on 21 June 2018, the Royal Ballet's resident choreographer, Wayne McGregor, was signed on to choreograph the film while casting commenced.[34]