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CATS: AMERICA'S FAVORITE MUSICAL | Macaroni KID Bradenton

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Ava White

Updated on April 09, 2026

The Manatee Performing Arts Center launches the Manatee Players’ new season with Cats in Stone Hall Aug. 13-30.With director Dewayne Barret and musical director Phyllis Gessler, the show that revolutionized musical theatre will prove to create a perfect evening.  

 

The Manatee Players is happy to announce that many of the cast members from the Manatee Players Riverfront production of Cats will be returning to recreate the musical in a new and bigger space.

 

This mesmerizing musical, and one of the longest-running shows on Broadway, tells the tale of the Jellicle Cats as they celebrate their annual ball. One by one, the cats step forward to introduce themselves, auditioning for the honor to ascend to the Heaviside layer. Watch as the popular poetry of T.S. Elliot comes to life through song and dance in this Tony award winning musical.

 

Tickets are on sale now online at manateeperformingartscenter.com or by calling the box office at 941-748-5875. Ticket prices range from $27-$37 depending on the purchased seat. Student and teacher discounts are available. All performances will be held at Manatee Performing Arts Center in Stone Hall, 502 3rd Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205.

 

CATS

August 13 – 30, 2015

7:30pm Wednesday – Thursday, 8:00pm Friday – Saturday, 2:00pm Sunday

Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Avenue West Bradenton, Florida 34205