I saw CATS in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 14, 2002. 

The good news is most members of the cast were pretty good.  Shylo 
Smith is an excellent Victoria; she's very cute and catlike.  William 
Hartery stole the show as Bustopher/Asparagus/Growltiger.  Wendi Bergamini 
(Jellylorum/Griddlebone) had a lovely voice.  

Most cast members were capable, but not excellent.  Mungojerrie and 
Rumpelteazer were cute, Skimbleshanks was perky, Demeter and Bombalurina 
were sultry, Mistoffelees(McCree O'Kelly) could dance, and Grizabella 
(Gretchen Goldworthy) could sing.

The bad news?  Well . . . I'm a fangirl, I have high expectations for 
Munkustrap and The Tugger.  And I was dissapointed.  Grant Turner 
(Munkus) just rubbed me the wrong way... no pun intended. For some reason, 
there was no "Pekes and Pollicles" (??!), but with this Munkustrap, maybe 
it's for the best.  Stan Stanly (Tugger) was just plain irritating, and 
he didn't dance that well either. Katie Ann Wanner sang very childishly 
as Sillabub.  Old Dueteronomy was played by a swing who just didn't 
have the right look or feel for it.  Elektra, Etcetera, Coricopat and 
Tantomile are not included in this tour. 

Despite these criticisms, it's a good show.  If I get the chance I'll 
see it again.  

- Jeminakitten