eastender Posted December 12, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I'm really beginning to enjoy 'Cats'. 😉 Seriously, been on Oasis 4 times now. First time I didn't hate it but thought "no way I'd go to the West End and pay big money to see it". After seeing it more, I find all the songs getting into my brain. Sitting closer to the front helps, watching their catty faces and getting up close to the dancing etc. On board again next week and looking forward to another performance. Hope people give it a chance and not leave at the interval, seems so disrespectful and the second half is the best. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilyclub Posted December 12, 2018 #2 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I love most musicals though I've never seen Cats. I have heard a couple of the popular songs from it and like them. The biggest test for me would be Hamilton. I abhor rap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 12, 2018 #3 Share Posted December 12, 2018 This will make John so happy. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 12, 2018 #4 Share Posted December 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, eastender said: I'm really beginning to enjoy 'Cats'. 😉 Seriously, been on Oasis 4 times now. First time I didn't hate it but thought "no way I'd go to the West End and pay big money to see it". After seeing it more, I find all the songs getting into my brain. Sitting closer to the front helps, watching their catty faces and getting up close to the dancing etc. On board again next week and looking forward to another performance. Hope people give it a chance and not leave at the interval, seems so disrespectful and the second half is the best. Sit on the aisle, they really get up close and personal. Which is your favorite cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscobeans Posted December 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Whatever floats your ship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted December 12, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 12, 2018 We see lots of plays normally 4 on broadway each year and a few more in Dallas, cats is not my favorite play, did see it on broadway decades ago, but we were just on oasis and cast did a great job and we enjoyed it from beginning to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted December 12, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Saw Cats many times before seeing it on the Oasis. I like it. That said, I think musicals with an intermission are always going to be a challenge on a cruise ship. JC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 12, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I think I know why Oasis is going to Cape Liberty. They love CATS on Broadway. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agavegirl1 Posted December 12, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I saw Cats in Minneapolis many years ago and liked it. I have also read the source material, Old Possom's Book of Practical Cats by T. S Eliot from 1939. I would never subject my Hubby to 2.5 hours of a musical however. There are those he will go to (Book of Mormon, The Scottsboro Boys) and those he will not (Cats, Kinky Boots, Anything Fairytail). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 12, 2018 #10 Share Posted December 12, 2018 6 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I think I know why Oasis is going to Cape Liberty. They love CATS on Broadway. 😉 Excellent point, they will love it up there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted December 13, 2018 #11 Share Posted December 13, 2018 3 hours ago, John&LaLa said: I think I know why Oasis is going to Cape Liberty. They love CATS on Broadway. 😉 Cats will be long gone by the time she gets to NJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted December 13, 2018 #12 Share Posted December 13, 2018 We enjoyed Cats everytime we have sailed on Oasis. On a b2b we would watch it 4 or 5 times. If I had known you enjoyed Cats so much John, I would have asked you to sit with us last time we were on Oasis 🙂 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 13, 2018 #13 Share Posted December 13, 2018 18 minutes ago, frank808 said: We enjoyed Cats everytime we have sailed on Oasis. On a b2b we would watch it 4 or 5 times. If I had known you enjoyed Cats so much John, I would have asked you to sit with us last time we were on Oasis 🙂 !! Always caught the Saturday matinee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 13, 2018 #14 Share Posted December 13, 2018 29 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Cats will be long gone by the time she gets to NJ Do you have a source on that. People onboard have been tight lipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted December 13, 2018 #15 Share Posted December 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Do you have a source on that. People onboard have been tight lipped Just going by Oasis and Allures first drydock at 5 years when they changed out the broadway shows. I would expect the same for this round of drydocks. I know you are a fan however I’m guessing that even you would have to admit that Cats has not been well received by the majority of cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 13, 2018 #16 Share Posted December 13, 2018 13 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Just going by Oasis and Allures first drydock at 5 years when they changed out the broadway shows. I would expect the same for this round of drydocks. I know you are a fan however I’m guessing that even you would have to admit that Cats has not been well received by the majority of cruisers. I would agree that it has not been well received, probably the length. What I've never understood is when folks say they can't follow the story. The opening monologue explains the story. They could cut Jennyanydots, Gus, Brustopher Jones, and Skimbleshanks to get it down to 90 minutes. It would still flow. Sir ALW probably said no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 13, 2018 #17 Share Posted December 13, 2018 47 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I would agree that it has not been well received, probably the length. What I've never understood is when folks say they can't follow the story. The opening monologue explains the story. They could cut Jennyanydots, Gus, Brustopher Jones, and Skimbleshanks to get it down to 90 minutes. It would still flow. Sir ALW probably said no. He absolutely did. Either the whole thing or no deal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastender Posted December 13, 2018 Author #18 Share Posted December 13, 2018 13 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Sit on the aisle, they really get up close and personal. Which is your favorite cat? The white cat with those ballet moves, Victoria (I had to look it up). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted December 13, 2018 #19 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Don’t you think Oasis will get a new show after drydock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted December 13, 2018 #20 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I’ve always wanted to see Cats, and am sad that it will likely go away before my Oasis trip in 2020 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted December 13, 2018 #21 Share Posted December 13, 2018 22 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: Don’t you think Oasis will get a new show after drydock? While they're at it they should add a pinnacle lounge. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 13, 2018 #22 Share Posted December 13, 2018 9 hours ago, Merion_Mom said: He absolutely did. Either the whole thing or no deal. I thought I read that somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 13, 2018 #23 Share Posted December 13, 2018 2 hours ago, eastender said: The white cat with those ballet moves, Victoria (I had to look it up). The obvious choice. 😉 I liked her in the beginning, but she doesn't speak much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 13, 2018 #24 Share Posted December 13, 2018 1 hour ago, vacationlover_mn said: I’ve always wanted to see Cats, and am sad that it will likely go away before my Oasis trip in 2020 😞 Maybe they will move it to Allure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 13, 2018 #25 Share Posted December 13, 2018 8 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: Maybe they will move it to Allure. Where is Oasis headed after Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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