CATS is a musical based on the poetry of T.S. Eliot, which premiered in London in 1981 and on Broadway in 1982. It has become one of the longest-running musicals in history, with productions in over 30 countries. The musical tells the story of a tribe of CATS called the Jellicles and their adventures on the night of the Jellicle Ball. It features music composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by T.S. Eliot. The show has won numerous awards, including the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical.