Opinion seems to be that the live shows are better than the video. I've never seen Cats live, (yet) but I do own the video and watch it at least once (usually twice or more) a day, ecxept when I've got plans. It's very hard for me to watch the vid and not sing/dance along, since I know all the songs by heart and most of the coreography. And that is saying something. I've just begun work on my own Cats Costume, and when it's done no one will ever be able to get me out of it. :) Cats without a doubt deserves it's title as the world's best loved musical. No question whatsoever. Jacob Brent is the definitive Mistoffelees, I believe, because he is so vibrant in the way he dances and acts. I wish they hadn't had Tugger sing Misto's part in the song. Jemima is my favorite femal character, and the one I'd certianly like to play if and when I get the chance. If it work for the dancing aspect of Cats, Grizzabella would be my dream role. (I'm a singer, you see.) If you haven't seen Cats by now, I don't know what you're still doing sitting here, go out and see it already! Calcalum