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The touring cast of Cats. Photo by Alessandro Pinna
The touring cast of Cats. Photo by Alessandro PinnaRecord-breaking musical Cats arrives for a two-week run at Dubai Opera
As Cats arrives for a two-week run at Dubai Opera, we take a look back at the record-breaking musical's stormy genesis and cultural legacy.
Rob Garratt
January 14, 2017