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| Oakland University’s theatre program continues its 2007-08 season with “Drat! The Cat!,” a show rarely performed since its not-quite-two-week run on Broadway in 1965. (Photo courtsey of Joni Hubred-Golden) |
Oakland University’s theatre program continues its 2007-08 season with “Drat! The Cat!,” a show rarely performed since its not-quite-two-week run on Broadway in 1965.
Part love story, part Pink Panther adventure, this family-friendly production follows the life and loves of an unusual cat burglar who plunders rich pockets, while living by day among the victims of these high falutin’ crimes.
The Cat’s successful career is interrupted when an earnest young police officer vows to bring the scurrilous fiend to justice. While the show’s original lack of success makes it a rarity on stage, audiences may well remember one of its most tender love songs, “She Touched Me,” made popular (with a lyrical gender switch) by Barbra Streisand. The show was written by best-selling suspense author Ira Levin and scored by Milton Schafer.
“Drat! The Cat!” is directed by Karen Sheridan, associate professor of theatre, with musical direction by Fred Love, associate professor of theatre.
Oakland University’s theatre program continues its 2007-08 season with “Drat! The Cat!,” a show rarely performed since its not-quite-two-week run on Broadway in 1965. Part love story, part Pink Panther adventure, this family-friendly production follows the life and loves of an unusual cat burglar who plunders rich pockets, while living by day among the victims of these high falutin’ crimes. “Drat! The Cat!” opens on the Varner Studio Theatre stage Thursday, March 27 at 8 p.m. and continues with Thursday-Sunday performances through April 6.